11 Feb 2019
Indian River Transport to Build New Terminal in Cordele, GA
Indian River Transport Company announced today that it plans to build a new trucking terminal in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia. The new facility will have frontage along Interstate 75 at Exit 102.
The Cordele terminal will include offices, truck bays, washout facilities, and an asphalt pad of about eight acres for trailer storage. Construction should begin in mid-2019. Once completed, Indian River anticipates hiring approximately 125 people, with about 100 of those being commercial truck drivers.
Indian River is a privately-owned food grade tank carrier providing transportation services throughout the United States, while also offering import/export services between the US, Canada and Mexico. The company is recognized nationwide as a leader in the trucking industry. Much of its liquid freight includes milk, various juices, and other beverages.
07 Jan 2019
Forquímica to create 80 jobs in Colquitt County, Georgia
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Forquímica, a developer of sustainable agricultural products, will create 80 jobs and invest $1 million in Moultrie. New jobs will include positions in general services, management, marketing and sales.
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04 Dec 2018
Check-Mate Industries to create 230 jobs in Thomasville, GA
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Check-Mate Industries, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of metal stampings, assemblies, tools and dies, will create 230 jobs and invest more than $16 million in a new manufacturing location in Thomasville. New jobs will include positions throughout all levels of the organization including management teams and administrative personnel, as well as skilled positions such as computer numeric controlled machinists and tool and die makers.
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27 Nov 2018
Korean Battery Manufacturer to create more than 2,000 jobs in Jackson County
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that SK innovation, a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles, is estimated to create more than 2,000 jobs and invest $1.67 billion in a new manufacturing plant in Jackson County in the long term.
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20 Nov 2018
Toyo Tire North America to create more than 150 jobs in Cartersville, GA
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer and seller of radial tires for passenger vehicles and light trucks, will create more than 150 jobs and invest over $138 million in Cartersville. New jobs will include positions in production, support and administration.
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