International Motors has signed an asset purchase agreement under which Roshel, a leading defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer, will acquire the operating assets of International's facilities in Springfield, Ohio. 

Roshel plans to use the Springfield facility as the hub for U.S.-based, vertically integrated production of commercial, special, and armored vehicles, with opportunities to expand production with other major commercial vehicle OEMs.

International Truck Assembly Plant Details

The Springfield facility has been the long-time home of International’s truck assembly plant. In recent years, the plant has been almost exclusively dedicated to contract manufacturing via an agreement with a major automotive company. The contract will expire on Sept.30, 2026. 

“With the end of our contract manufacturing agreement, we have been working diligently to find a suitable path for the Springfield Assembly Plant,” said Samara Strycker, executive vice president and chief financial officer at International. “We have been focused on finding a buyer that values the capabilities of this historic facility and the community. We believe this path forward positions the plant for long-term success, while utilizing the manufacturing expertise developed in Springfield over many decades.”

The Springfield facility includes more than two million square feet of manufacturing space on 500 acres, including a full assembly line and paint booth. 

It will allow Roshel to expand production of its commercial, special, and armored vehicles, which are built on chassis from several major OEMs and customized to the needs of emergency response, defense, and security operations.

“Adding this Springfield facility, with its rich history, to our U.S. footprint strengthens our ability to support U.S. defense and commercial automotive programs locally,” said Roman Shimonov, CEO of Roshel. "It will allow us, along with our partners, to combine the expertise of the Springfield workforce with our advanced manufacturing capabilities to address a broad range of evolving customer requirements.”