CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. — Auto parts manufacturer Duwon Climate Control America, Inc. will invest more than $30 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Candler County, according to Gov. Brian Kemp's office.
The governor's office said the investment will build a facility in Metter, Ga., and bring 200 new jobs to the county.
The investment in Duwon will make it the second auto supplier to begin operations in Candler County within six months, officials said.
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The governor's office announced that Duwon will become a major supplier to Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia and Hyundai Motor Group.
Kemp said this investment is an example of how Georgia has grown into a leader in domestic auto manufacturing, and that investments in the industry continue to benefit Georgia's entire community.
“In fiscal year 2023 alone, 82 percent of new jobs were created and more than $20 billion in investments were directed to communities outside of metro Atlanta. The City of Metter and Candler County are the primary beneficiaries of that success. We are thrilled that Duwon Climate Control America, Inc. will be joining this community,” Kemp said in a statement.
Founded in 1974, the company specializes in the design and manufacture of air conditioning systems for the automotive industry. A representative for Duwon's company said the investment in Georgia is to strengthen its presence in the United States.
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The new Duwon facility will be located in the Metter-Candler County I-16 Industrial Park, a Georgia Accelerated Development Ready certified site, according to the governor's office.
The facility will be used to produce air conditioning systems for conventional and electric vehicles and is scheduled to begin operations in 2026.
“Duwon Climate Control America, Inc. is making significant investments to establish itself as the Duwon Group's first automotive air conditioning system production facility in the United States,” said Douwon Climate Control America, Inc. CEO. Ki Chun Sung said in a statement. “The company is optimistic that its technical expertise and industry experience will play an important role in the growth of the community. We sincerely thank the State of Georgia and Candler County for their steadfast support throughout the process. We look forward to our continued support and cooperation.”
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