Kia supplier bringing 300 jobs to west Ga.


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/28/08

Korean automaker Kia is bringing more jobs to west Georgia.

Kia supplier Daehan Solutions plans to open a $35 million manufacturing plant in Harris County, creating 300 new jobs, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced Friday.

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In recent years, Kia and its suppliers have announced more than 5,000 jobs in Georgia, according to the governor's office.

"I am proud that Kia's decision to choose Georgia continues to bring interest and investment to our state," Perdue said in a written statement.

Daehan plans to open its 160,000-square-foot facility in January 2009.

Housed on 30 acres in the Northwest Harris Business Park, it will supply Kia's massive new West Point production facility to open by the end of next year, said Kevin Kim, senior vice president for Daehan's Alabama division.

Daehan's plant will manufacture noise-reduction systems and interior components, Kim said.

By opening in a rural area, the company qualifies for $1.87 million in state job tax credits, said Alison Tyrer of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Harris County could add additional incentives, Tyrer said.

"Their new facility will be a terrific addition to our growing stable of Kia suppliers here in Harris County, and I look forward to them becoming a great corporate citizen," said Harris County Commission Chairman Harry Lange.

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