CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is investing $490 million to expand its existing operations in Chatham County. The expansion is expected to create more than 220 new jobs.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced the expansion project on Friday.
The project will add 450,000 square feet to the Savannah Machinery Works facility at 1000 Pine Meadow Drive near Pooler.
The expanded facility will manufacture parts for gas turbines, with recruitment targeting roles in manufacturing, operations, heavy machinery and technical maintenance. Visit the Mitsubishi Power jobs website to see jobs currently available.
Kemp discussed meeting with corporate executive leadership prior to the project’s finalization.
“When we met with Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, we came away with a deeper understanding of how the company could continue growing in Georgia,” Kemp said. “We are excited that the Savannah Machinery Works is expanding to turn those possibilities into reality.”
Kemp also praised the state and regional teams involved in securing the expansion project.
Mitsubishi Power Americas operates as a power solutions brand under Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The company’s portfolio includes gas, steam and aero-derivative turbines, geothermal systems, environmental controls and software for autonomous power plant operations.
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Bill Newsom, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Power Americas, detailed the strategic focus of the facility.
“Meeting the growing demand for power will require investment in facilities, in our supply chain and in our workforce – which is what we’re building here at Savannah Machinery Works,” Newsom said. “This expansion strengthens American manufacturing and gives our people the advanced capabilities they need as they continue to deliver for our customers and help electricity growth across the Americas for decades to come.”
The initiative represents the largest investment to date in Chatham County for Mitsubishi Power Americas.
Trip Tollison, president and chief executive officer of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, said the announcement is a huge win.
“This was a very highly competitive project that is the largest investment to date on behalf of Mitsubishi Power Americas and will create meaningful new job opportunities for our community,” Tollison said.
He credited SEDA Director of Existing Industry Zachary Ott, alongside project partners including the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Power and Georgia Quick Start.
Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, cited state logistics as a key factor for energy infrastructure manufacturing.
“Mitsubishi Power Americas’ products are critical to America’s energy infrastructure and the company is continuing to invest in Georgia because of the connectivity our ports, rail, highways and airports provide,” Wilson said.
Wilson noted that Mitsubishi Power first chose Georgia during an economic recession, building a long-term relationship through regular state delegation visits to the company’s Tokyo headquarters.
The Savannah Economic Development Authority and project partners plan to hold a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the construction phase.
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