(The Center Square) – A distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products is creating a new logistics and operations center in Georgia that is expected add 160 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday.
Highline Warren is investing $170 million in the new Henry County facility located in McDonough, about 30 miles southeast of Atlanta, according to Kemp and Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. When asked if the company received grants or tax incentives, a spokeswoman for the Economic Development Department said the “project is still active.”
The company has 1,700 U.S. employees, according to information from state officials.
“McDonough and the state of Georgia offer a strategic location with access to a skilled workforce and strong logistics connections to global markets,” said Highline Warren CEO Darcy Curran in a statement. “The region also provides access to our first port of entry on the East Coast, enhancing our ability to move products efficiently, simplify the supply chain for our customers, and support our long-term growth.”
The location will allow Highline Warren to deliver to 95% of the U.S. population within two days, according to information from the governor’s office.
“Georgia’s automotive industry continues to grow at every level of the supply chain, from manufacturing next-generation hybrid and electric vehicles to the products and services that keep them on the road,” Wilson said. “Highline Warren’s investment strengthens that ecosystem and reflects why companies continue to choose Georgia every day: unmatched connectivity, a highly skilled workforce, and access to customers.”