Consultants Forum Advertise
Subscribe
Close

  • Free for qualified executives and consultants to industry

  • Receive quarterly issues of Area Development Magazine and special market report and directory issues

Subscribe Now
Renew

Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Korea-Based Enchem Plans Two Manufacturing Plants In Jackson County, Georgia

01/23/2020
Korean manufacturer Enchem Ltd. will build two new manufacturing plants in Jackson County, Georgia. The $61.35 million project is expected to create more than 300 jobs.

Enchem is a Korean technology leader specializing in the development and manufacturing of electrolytes for rechargeable batteries and electrostatic double-layer capacitors (ELDCs). Enchem is the first announced supplier for SK innovation, which broke ground in Jackson County in March 2019 on its $1.67 billion battery manufacturing plant. Since its founding in 2012, Enchem has developed multiple new electrolytes and functional additives to improve and extend battery life. It continues to increase its sales to major rechargeable battery and EDLC manufacturers worldwide.

“Enchem America is excited to build our factory in Georgia and will surely benefit from its infrastructure, transportation, and excellent weather,” said EnChem CEO Oh, Jung Kang.

“Jackson County’s thriving business climate continues to attract top companies from around the world,” said Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tom Crow. “We’re excited to welcome Enchem to Jackson County.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Director of Korean Investment Yoonie Kim represented the Global Commerce Division on this competitive project in partnership with the Jackson County Development Authority, Georgia EMC, and Georgia Quick Start.

“I am excited to welcome Enchem to Georgia,” said Governor Brian P. Kemp. “Building on the success of SK Innovation in Jackson County, this is exactly the type of quality project that we hoped to attract when visiting Korea on our first international trip last June. As the market for electric vehicles and batteries continues its rapid growth, it’s great to see the industry building a hub here in Georgia. Our strong international partnerships, like the one we have established between South Korea and Georgia, will continue to benefit hardworking Georgians and create opportunities throughout the state in the years ahead.”

GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson said “our department’s strategic representation in Korea since 1985 demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the Korean market and community. I appreciate the partnerships and programs like Georgia Quick Start that we rely on to ensure that our workforce and companies find success.”

In fiscal year 2019, South Korea was a leader in both foreign direct investment and jobs in Georgia, investing $1.87 billion and creating 2,507 jobs.

Exclusive Research