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Hyundai affiliate to expand operations in Georgia, add nearly 700 jobs

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — If you’re in the automotive business and looking for a new opportunity, Georgia is a good place to be.

On Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Hyundai TRANSYS, a producer of automotive parts, will invest more than $240 million in expanding their operations in Georgia, creating 678 full-time long-term positions at a new manufacturing facility in the West Point area.

“Our No. 1 business climate, alongside our robust logistics network and top-ranked workforce training programs, are not only attracting global companies to the Peach State, but also retaining existing industries and helping them grow here,” Kemp said. “I thank Hyundai TRANSYS for their long-term commitment to Georgia, and I look forward to continuing to work together to ensure their investment keeps paying off for them and for the hardworking people of West Georgia.”

The governor’s office said Hyundai TRANSYS is the only automobile manufacturing company in the world that specializes in transmissions.

The brand-new 620,000-square-foot West Point plant near the company’s current location on the Kia campus will be responsible for producing eight-speed transmissions car company.

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“The level of trust built through years of capital investment, employment, and training support – along with new opportunities unmatched by any other states – made Georgia a natural choice,” said President of Hyundai TRANSYS Georgia Powertrain Sangkil Jung. “We are excited for the opportunities ahead as we expand our presence in the West Point community.”

Hyundai TRANSYS will bring hundreds of advanced manufacturing jobs along with management and office staff positions to the local community. The company additionally plans to create 165 supplementary construction handling and inspection jobs. This expansion will take Hyundai TRANSYS’ employment total in Georgia to 1,741 jobs.

If you’re interested in career opportunities with Hyundai TRANSYS, you can visit the company’s website for updated information.

“I am absolutely thrilled that Hyundai TRANSYS will make this long-term investment in West Point, but most importantly for the new jobs being created,” said Mayor of the City of West Point Steve Tramell. “We are thankful for the important contributions made by the West Point Development Authority, the State of Georgia, and Troup County that made this project a reality. Hyundai TRANSYS has been an incredible community partner with West Point and Troup County for over a decade, and our city could not be more proud of what this means for the community.”

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