Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that Toyota Industries Electric Systems North America, Inc. will soon bring 250 new jobs to the Jackson County area with a $69 million expansion of its campus in Pendergrass.
According to a press release from the Governor's office, TIESNA is a subsidiary of Toyota, which is headquartered in Japan. It develops and manufactures automobile-related products, including car air-conditioning compressors and car electronics components for worldwide carmakers.
Japanese Consul General Mio Maeda and other local representatives broke ground at the site Tuesday afternoon.
"Georgia has distinguished itself as a leader in the automotive industry, and we're thankful Toyota has chosen to expand its footprint here in the best state for business," Kemp said. "With these new jobs coming to hardworking Georgians, we'll keep working with our partners on the state and local levels to bring even more opportunity to communities across Georgia."
TIESNA has operated in Pendergrass since 2004, starting with TD Automotive Compressor Georgia, LLC, followed by Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America, Co. in 2012. These companies currently support more than 400 jobs in Jackson County.
TIESNA's new facility will be located at the 1700 Valentine Industrial Parkway campus in Pendergrass. The new facility will produce DC-to-DC converters, which convert high voltage to low voltage to supply power to auxiliary equipment. Operations are expected to begin in 2025.
"We are very pleased to welcome our third Toyota Industries-related company to Jackson County," said County Commission Chair Tom Crow. "TACG and TICA have been outstanding corporate citizens in our community, and we are confident TIESNA will continue to add to that legacy. We celebrate Toyota Industries’ newest investment in its Jackson County partnership and we pledge our support for its success."
"At Georgia Ports Authority, we’re excited to welcome TIESNA’s expansion as the latest news in Georgia’s growing automaking sector," said Griff Lynch, President and CEO of the Georgia Ports Authority. "Significant investments from Toyota Industries and other automotive suppliers are delivering career opportunities, allowing Georgians to thrive right here at home."
