The application contains evidence of the need for zone services in the Lawrenceville-Vincennes area. Several firms have indicated an interest in using the general-purpose zone for warehousing products such as auto components, electronic safety devices, communication equipment, electric motors, and glass. No specific manufacturing approvals are being sought at this time. The proposed subzone for the auto parts manufacturing operations is located in Clay County on a 13.2-acre site at No. 20 Flora Industrial Park, adjacent to Highways 45 and 50 in Clay County. The North American Lighting subsidiary produces automobile head and tail lamps, warning lights and illumination systems.
Production involves plastic parts molding and assembly.
Some 40 percent of the materials used are sourced abroad, such as glass lenses and metal stampings. Hella Electronics assembles auto electro-mechanical and electronic control units. Some 60 percent of the parts are sourced abroad, such as electronic components and relays. Both firms ship their products to domestic auto assembly plants. Zone procedures will allow the subzone companies to avoid duties on the foreign parts used in their exports.