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Korean company to build two plants in Jackson County

By AccessWDUN staff

A Korean manufacturer of electrolytes for rechargeable batteries will build two new plants in Jackson County, Gov. Brian Kemp’s office announced Wednesday.

Enchem Ltd. will invest nearly $62 million in the project and create more than 300 jobs.

The company is the first announced supplier for SK Innovation, which broke ground last March on a $1.67 billion battery manufacturing plant in Jackson County.

“I am excited to welcome Enchem to Georgia,” Kemp said in a news release. “Building on the success of SK Innovation in Jackson County, this is exactly the type of quality project that we hoped to attract when visiting Korea on our first international trip last June.

Enchem is a Korean technology leader specializing in the development and manufacturing of electrolytes for rechargeable batteries and electrostatic double-layer capacitors (ELDCs), the release said. Since its founding in 2012, Enchem has developed multiple new electrolytes and functional additives to improve and extend battery life.

“As the market for electric vehicles and batteries continues its rapid growth, it’s great to see the industry building a hub here in Georgia,” Kemp said.

The CEO of Enchem said opening a plant in Jackson County would be a great benefit for the company. Enchem opened in first U.S. facility in 2019, according to the company website.

“Enchem America is excited to build our factory in Georgia and will surely benefit from its infrastructure, transportation, and excellent weather,” Oh, Jung Kang said.

The announcement is just the latest in a series of good economic news for Jackson County, Tom Crow, the chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, said.

“Jackson County’s thriving business climate continues to attract top companies from around the world,” Crow said. “We’re excited to welcome Enchem to Jackson County.”

 In fiscal year 2019, South Korea was a leader in both foreign direct investment and jobs in Georgia, investing $1.87 billion and creating 2,507 jobs.

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