Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday a South Korean construction materials manufacturer is planning to construct their first U.S. facility in Athens-Clarke County.
Duckshin Housing will create 100 new jobs and invest more than $15 million in the county through the facility.
“Since 2019, we have announced more than 3,400 new jobs and $903 million in investments in Athens-Clarke County, thanks to the dedication of our local partners and hardworking economic developers," said Kemp said. "We're proud to welcome Duckshin Housing as the latest job creator in this growing list as we continue to bring opportunity to all parts of the state."
Duckshin Housing was established in 1980 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company makes architectural deck plates and frames. Duckshin's deck plates are made of galvanized steel and rebars and designed for efficient production to be cost-effective.
“Construction companies of all sizes need new types of well-designed and efficiently made deck plates for workers to safely work from,” said Myung Hwan Kim, Chairman of Duckshin Housing. “By coming to Athens, we can be closer to growing and new construction projects in Georgia and all states of the U.S. We are excited to join the Athens-Clarke community and look forward to this new opportunity.”
The facility will be located on Olympic Drive at the Athena Industrial Park in Athens, and construction is expected to begin later in 2023.
Once the facility opens, Duckshin will hire welders, machine operators, forklift drivers and other positions. Job postings will be made to the company's website when available, and Duckshin plans to work with local employment services as well.
“Athens-Clarke County is committed to creating opportunities for our community, and we are pleased to welcome Duckshin Housing,” said Mayor Kelly Girtz, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. “Duckshin Housing’s architectural steel deck plates and frames are designed to enhance construction safety and efficiency, supporting future growth for communities across the Southeast.”
