Metal Manufacturing

Recent Metal Locations in Georgia

Over the last five years, metal companies have continued to grow and expand in Georgia. Surges in electric vehicle manufacturing operations in the Southeast will drive supplier migration to the region.

GF Casting Solutions AG to create 350 jobs in Richmond County

In May 2023, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that ADMARES, which specializes in industrialized manufacturing of buildings and homes, plans to construct its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Waycross, Georgia. The company expects to create over 1,400 new jobs and invest $750 million in Ware County.

“We are looking forward to bringing leading technology to the US and to created advanced manufacturing jobs for several generations in Georgia. The location is ideal for addressing the thriving automotive industry in the region," Carlos Vasto, President of GF Casting Solutions.

Source: "Gov Kemp: Georgia Lands 350 New Jobs in E-mobility Manufacturing," Georgia.gov, 5.3.2024.

Top Employers

Georgia's metal manufacturers supply a variety of industries, including metal for automotive and heavy equipment manufacturers.

• Southwire: 3,190 employees
• Price Industries: 1,100 employees
• Minebea AccessSolutions USA Inc: 700 employees
• Janus International Group: 660 employees
• GLOCK Inc: 650 employees
• ASI Southeast Inc: 600 employees

Quality Talent for Less

Georgia is known for its high-quality affordable workforce. Wage rates in the state typically fall below the national average, particularly in manufacturing occupations. The state’s metal manufacturing wages are no exception.

• Projected growth of 15% in metal manufacturing industry employment over the next decade compared to 3% nationally.
• Median hourly earnings of $20.53 compared to $22.56 nationally (based on top 21 metal staffing pattern occupations).

The People and Support Needed to Succeed

Georgia's high concentration of degree-seeking students and top-tier colleges and universities make the state one of the country’s richest in top-level talent. These institutions also offer companies access to cutting-edge research and development partnerships.

• Since 2012, there has been a 10% increase in the number of graduates skilled in supporting Georgia's fabricated metal manufacturing operations.
• Georgia Tech ranks 2nd for engineering R&D funding nationally and has benefited from a 79% uptick in R&D funding since 2012.