Kia Hiring 700 New Workers in West Point, Georgia
04/26/2011
"Kia is experiencing tremendous growth in the U.S., and the increased volume at [the Georgia plant] will create more jobs at the plant, as well as nearby and on-site suppliers, and is the latest demonstration of our unwavering commitment to the U.S. and local economies," said Kia Motors America and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia president Byung Mo Ahn.
The company currently manufactures Optimas in South Korea. In Georgia, Kia will produce this model for the North American market. The company will begin production on the 2012 model of the car in the third quarter of this year.
Project Announcements
Walinga USA Expands Wayland, Michigan, Operations
12/01/2023
Amkor Technology Plans Peoria, Arizona, Advanced Packaging-Test Facility
12/01/2023
Dai Nippon Printing Plans Linwood, North Carolina, Lithium-ion Manufacturing Operations
11/29/2023
Axle Logistics Expands Knoxville, Tennessee, Operations
11/29/2023
EquipmentShare Establishes Moberly, Missouri, Operations
11/29/2023
IronLink Logistics Plans Ladson, South Carolina, Operations Hub
11/24/2023
Most Read
-
2023 Top States for Doing Business Meet the Needs of Site Selectors
Q3 2023
-
The Rise of Mid-Size U.S. Cities: The Industrial Development Boom
Q3 2023
-
Front Line: Brownfields Offer Redevelopment Opportunities
Q4 2023
-
2023 Top States Commentary: Top-Ranked States Have What It Takes to Win Mega Projects
Q3 2023
-
37th Annual Corporate Survey: Economic Pressures Exerting Greatest Effect on Decision-Makers
Q1 2023
-
Immigration: A Potential Fix for Labor Shortages?
Workforce Q4 2023
-
2023 Top States Workforce Development Programs
Q3 2023