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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Korea-Based Daesol Ausys Establishes West Point, Georgia, Manufacturing Operations

08/31/2023
Korea-based Daesol Ausys Georgia, a manufacturer of automotive components and a key supplier of luggage boards and luggage covers, plans to establish manufacturing operations in West Point, Georgia. The $72 million project is expected to create 140 jobs.

The new Harris County facility is scheduled to begin production in December 2024.

“We’re committed to delivering world-class services that exceed our clients’ requirements and expectations,” said Min Ho Kwon, CEO of Daesol Ausys. “We are very excited about this project in the Northwest Harris Business Park and look forward to continuing the partnership with the State of Georgia and Harris County.”

Daesol Ausys specializes in designing and manufacturing motor and electric vehicle interior components and accessories. The company is a key supplier for Kia Georgia, Hyundai Motor Group, and General Motors.

“Economic development is a team sport that is driven by the local level. Congratulations to Harris County and our community partners for helping bring Daesol Ausys to West Georgia,” noted GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “The automotive industry is providing generational change in the region and across the state. We’re excited to see the continuation of this growth and look forward to the opportunities that Daesol Ausys will provide to the people of Harris County.”

Director of Project Implementation and Supplier Strategy Alyce Thornhill represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team in partnership with the Harris County Commission, Harris County Development Authority, City of West Point, Georgia Power, and Georgia Quick Start.

“We extend a gracious welcome to Daesol Ausys and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership with our newest corporate citizen,” added Craig Greenhaw, Chairman of the Harris County Development Authority. “West Point and Harris County continue to work well together, and this is yet another successful venture that brings jobs and capital investment into the region.”

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