29 Apr 2016
Legacy Housing, LTD expanding in Putnam County
Putnam County’s newest industrial resident is in a familiar business. Legacy Housing, LTD, a builder and distributor of manufactured homes, worked with ECG’s Senior Business Development Associate Lonnie Smallwood and Wylly Harrison of the Georgia Department of Economic Development to bring operations to Eatonton, GA. “I’m really proud of this project. The loss of Horton Homes was a setback for Putnam County, but also created a great opportunity. The closing freed a large pool of skill-specific labor, and left a ready-made facility in waiting – we just needed to find the right fit. Legacy Housing acquired the property and, thanks in great part to the trained workforce, began a very aggressive plan to ready the first production line for a February launch. Their plans also include an expansion into the Tiny House market in 2017 – necessitating the hire of an additional 150 – 200 employees.” (more…)
21 Apr 2016
Mohawk Industries Expanding in Dalton-Whitfield County
Governor Nathan Deal today announced that Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, will expand its existing vinyl flooring operations in Dalton-Whitfield County. The $100 million capital investment in infrastructure and equipment will generate approximately 200 jobs for the region. (more…)
15 Dec 2015
Jindal Films Americas relocates to LaGrange, GA
Governor Nathan Deal announced today that Jindal Films Americas LLC (JFA), a global leader in the manufacturing of specialty films for packaging and labels, will relocate its U.S. Research and Development Center and national headquarters to Troup County. JFA will expand an existing manufacturing facility in LaGrange, creating 240 jobs and investing $180 million in the community. (more…)
02 Nov 2015
Custom Ag Formulars coming to Adel, GA
November 2, 2015 – Mayor Buddy Duke, chairman of the Cook County Economic Development Commission, and commission members, announced today that Custom Ag Formulators, Inc. has made a major investment in Adel. The company, whose corporate office is located in Fresno, CA, will construct a new facility in Cook County’s 3000 acre South Georgia Megasite. (more…)
24 Sep 2015
Sandler AG Brings 140 new jobs to Houston County
September 24, 2015 – Governor Nathan Deal announced today during an economic development mission to Germany that Sandler AG, a German textile supplies, will complete construction of a manufacturing plant in Perry, Georgia. This represents an investment of more than $30 million and will create more than 140 new jobs in Houston County.