ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Siemens will create more than 1,400 jobs at a new manufacturing facility to be built in Pendergrass. The project involves an investment of at least $185 million in Jackson County, pending final approvals.
The approximately 550,000-square-foot facility will produce low-voltage electrical components. The project adds to the company’s existing workforce of 1,700 employees in Georgia, who currently work across two manufacturing facilities and six offices.
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Kemp said the long-standing relationship between the state and the company helped bring this new investment to Georgia.
“For 140 years, Siemens has been a valued part of Georgia’s business community and this latest investment decision is another testament to the strong economic partnership between our state and Germany,” Kemp said in a statement. “We are proud to support this next chapter of growth and look forward to the impact of these quality jobs on the Pendergrass community and the surrounding area.”
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Barry Powell, North America president of the Siemens Electrical Products business unit, said the state’s business environment and skilled workforce influenced the location choice.
“Georgia was a natural choice for our next manufacturing investment. The state offers a strong business environment, access to a highly skilled workforce and close proximity to our existing operations and supply chain network across the Southeast,” Powell said.
The facility will help the company serve customers and expand capacity in a region that already houses many of their suppliers and technicians, according to Powell.
“Siemens’ investment will create high-quality jobs, expand our manufacturing base, strengthen workforce opportunities and support the county’s long-term goals of sustainable economic growth and increased prosperity for our residents,” Marty Clark, chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners said.
Georgia Department of Economic Development Comm. Pat Wilson said state officials had visited the company’s Munich headquarters in 2025, leading to the new facility proposal.
“Siemens has played an important role in Georgia’s advanced industries for decades,” Wilson said. “Our 2025 visit to Siemens’ headquarters in Munich marked another important step in the relationship we have built over many years through regular engagement with the company’s leadership, both in Germany and here in Georgia.”
Buildout of the Pendergrass facility is expected to begin in November. The company plans to start hiring for roles in engineering, fabrication, assembly and testing in 2027.
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