South Korean auto parts firm Woory Industrial Co., Ltd. will build a new $18 million electric vehicle heater factory in Dublin, Georgia, as Governor Brian P. Kemp declared.
The new factory is expected to become operational in November, generating over 130 new job opportunities in the state.
“We’re proud to welcome Woory Industrial as the latest job creator to help us on the path to becoming the e-mobility capital of the nation. This emerging industry continues to bring historic levels of new jobs and investment to communities all over the state, thanks to our highly-skilled workforce and reliable infrastructure network. With these and other assets, I’m confident Woory will have a long and beneficial partnership with Dublin-Laurens County.”
Governor Brian Kemp
Purpose
As mentioned, Woory would produce electric heaters, control units, and actuators for both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles in North America.
For context, electric vehicles need heaters, especially in cold weather, to keep their passengers warm. Moreover, it is a crucial component in maintaining the batteries‘ temperature for better performance.
About Woory
Woory claims that it has been developing and producing electric heaters for the past decade as it aims to dominate the market.
The Georgia plant is the company’s first production plant in the US, which adds to its current plants in South Korea, China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Slovakia, and Mexico.
“Currently, we are facing a revolution in the automobile industry for the first time in 100 years. The transition to electric vehicles is the future, and the US EV market is the key market among all automotive markets.
Over the past 10 years, Woory has successfully grown into a specialized EV component company through continuous innovation. Georgia will be a good opportunity for Woory to take another step forward as part of the vanguard of EV development. We are confident that our experience and technology will contribute to the prosperity of the community, and we sincerely appreciate the partnership of the State of Georgia and the City of Dublin.”
Woory Industrial Company CEO Jungwoo Kim
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The Georgia plant will start production of the said electric vehicle components in November 2023.
Remarkably, the state will also fund the training of the workers at Woory’s new factory. Apart from that, the company can gain eligibility for various incentives, such as property tax breaks from Dublin and Laurens County.
