Siemens is set to expand its manufacturing footprint in the US with plans for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, Georgia, representing an investment of at least $185 million.
Subject to final approvals, the approximately 550,000-square-foot facility is expected to create more than 1,400 jobs over the next three years. Construction buildout is scheduled to begin in November, with recruitment for engineering, fabrication, assembly and testing roles expected to start in 2027.
The new facility, planned for Raco Parkway around 60 miles north of Atlanta, will manufacture low-voltage electrical components for industrial, infrastructure and technology applications. The investment comes as demand for electrical equipment continues to grow alongside major developments in areas including data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Siemens has identified the electrical systems and infrastructure supporting AI and data centres as an important area of future growth. The company says the new facility will strengthen its ability to serve customers while increasing advanced manufacturing capacity across the region.
The investment builds on Siemens’ wider commitment to US manufacturing. The company says it has invested $1 billion in US manufacturing over the past five years, highlighting the growing importance of domestic production and advanced industrial capabilities.
Georgia was selected for the latest expansion due to its skilled workforce, existing Siemens operations and established supply chain network across the Southeast. Siemens currently employs more than 1,700 people across two manufacturing facilities and six offices in the state.
The new plant is expected to bring further opportunities for skilled workers and suppliers in Jackson County, while strengthening the area’s manufacturing base. Local economic development organisations, including the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Quick Start, are supporting the project.
For Siemens, the expansion represents another step in building manufacturing capacity to meet evolving demand for electrical infrastructure. For Georgia, it promises significant new employment opportunities and further investment in the state’s industrial economy.
With hiring expected to begin next year, the project is set to become a notable addition to Georgia’s advanced manufacturing landscape, while supporting the infrastructure needed for an increasingly digital economy.
Source: ConstructConnect
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