Kia vehicles travel along the assembly line in its manufacturing facility in West Point, Ga. Dongwon Autopart Technology's first Georgia project supported the Kia factory. Dongwon, which makes parts such as door, seat and battery frames, will bring its second Georgia facility to Emanuel County. It did not publicly announce specific companies it will supply. (Kia Motors 2011)

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