GreenTech Manufacturing creates 320 jobs in Georgia

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DOUGLAS, GA (WTOC) - Governor Sonny Purdue announced that GreenTech Manufacturing, an environmental contruction product maker, plans to open a new location in Douglas, GA at Douglas's Southwest Industrial Park.

The company will invest more than $20 million in a 103,000 square foot manufacturing and distributing facility, which will create 320 new jobs in the area.

"In Georgia, we work hard to support innovative companies such as GreenTech Manufacturing," said Governor Perdue in a news release. "As the world focuses on green technologies and cleaner manufacturing processes, GreenTech Manufacturing is a perfect fit for our state."

GreenTech is owned by Gulf Coast Arms, a non-profit trust incorporated in Texas. They produce innovative lightweight contruction products with their Powder Impression Molding (PIM) system using 95 percent recycled material, which is a cost-effective alternative to materials such as metal, wood, concrete and fiberglass.

"It has been a privilege to work with the State of Georgia, whose leadership values innovation and whose involvement has been essential in bringing this project to Georgia," stated GreenTech spokesman Michael Moreland in a news release. "Douglas's community leadership also strongly compelled our decision to locate in Georgia. The location's considerable transportation connectivity is ideal for GreenTech's distribution to national and export markets. The local workforce is well trained, and the community has ample access to educational resources for ongoing innovation and job training."

Job opportunities to be offered include high-quality, high-paying administrative, technical and operational positions and the search to fill positions will begin immediately. Sonny Purdue's office says they are working with Quick Start, East Central Technical College, the Georgia Department of Labor and Georgia Tech's FaciliTech Team to create customized training programs.

"This is a great day for Coffee County," said JoAnne Lewis, executive director of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, in a news release. "GreenTech will become one of the city's highest employed businesses. The company's official announcement helps us celebrate the 50^th anniversary of economic development in Douglas. Businesses like GreenTech will help us carry on our tradition of economic success and progress."

GreenTech is planning to role their first product off the line as early as September. For more information, visit www.greentech-ga.com.