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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Socomec Plans Suwanee, Georgia, Manufacturing Operations

11/15/2025
Electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec plans to establish operations in Suwanee, Georgia. The approximately $10 million project is expected to create 300 jobs in Gwinnett County.

The company’s new manufacturing facility will be located at 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way. Production is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

“Opening our new facility in Georgia marks a major milestone in Socomec’s growth in North America,” said Michele Putignano, President and CEO of Socomec North America. “The state’s strong talent pool, infrastructure, and business environment make it the ideal location to accelerate innovation, support the energy transition, and advance our commitment to sustainable development while delivering greater value to our customers.”

Assistant Director of Statewide Projects John Soper represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on the project in partnership with Partnership Gwinnett, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Georgia Quick Start, and Georgia Power.

“Companies investing and growing the manufacturing ecosystem around electrical equipment and infrastructure represent an incredibly important strategic industry for our country,” noted GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Socomec’s investment will drive innovation, create quality jobs for the region, and continue to build out this vital industry. Georgia has maintained representation in Europe for over 50 years, with France as one of our key markets for trade and investment. We look forward to Socomec joining metro Atlanta’s international business community.”

Socomec specializes in power switching, monitoring, conversion, and energy storage.

“Socomec’s investment in Gwinnett County highlights why global manufacturers continue to choose metro Atlanta,” added Katie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “Here, they find the talent, infrastructure, and innovation-driven ecosystem needed to thrive. Socomec is not just investing in a facility; they are investing in a region built for the future.”

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