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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

GreenBox Systems Plans Jackson, Georgia, Distribution Operations

12/01/2024
GreenBox Systems, a joint venture between SoftBank Group Corp. and Symbotic Inc., plans to establish distribution operations in Jackson, Georgia. The $144 million project is expected to create more than 300 jobs in Butts county.

The roughly 1 million-square-foot facility, located at The Cubes at RiverPark, will serve retailers across the region. Operations are scheduled to begin in late 2025.

“GreenBox is thrilled to bring AI-powered warehouse services to Georgia and help increase the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of the supply chain in a capital efficient manner,” said Vikas J. Parekh, Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers and Board Director of GreenBox. “We are grateful for Governor Kemp’s support and look forward to a long-term partnership with the Butts County community, creating valuable employment opportunities and enabling consumers to get goods faster, cheaper, and in a more reliable way. As a proud Georgia Tech alum, I have long admired how Georgia fosters innovation, and GreenBox is pleased to be part of this continued growth.”

Assistant Director of Statewide Projects Elizabeth McLean represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on the project in partnership with the Butts County Development Authority, Georgia Quick Start, Georgia Power, and Metro Atlanta Chamber.

“GreenBox demonstrates how AI is transforming the logistics industry, simultaneously creating higher-skilled, well-paying jobs of the future,” noted GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “The Technical College System of Georgia remains engaged with industries to better understand which skills are in high demand, and then works to develop programs that address those growth opportunities. Congratulations to our partners in Butts County on this new project. Partnerships are at the heart of innovation, and Georgia does it best.”

GreenBox Systems offers AI-powered, end-to-end warehouse automation technology through an industry-changing “warehouse-as-a-service” model.

“We are excited to welcome Greenbox to metro Atlanta. Innovative jobs like these coming to Butts County will only continue fueling the talent advantage across our region,” added Katie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “We are proud that Greenbox selected Jackson, and look forward to seeing their long-term success.”

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