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AJIN Georgia Grand Opening

August 20, 2024

Grand Opening of AJIN Georgia’s TIER 1 Automotive Facility

On July 18, 2024, AJIN Georgia in Bulloch County’s Bruce Yawn Commerce Park, celebrated the grand opening of their new automotive metal structural parts facility. The first Tier 1 supplier for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Bulloch County will manufacture interior metal and structural parts. About 285 people attended including several AJIN executives, local and state leaders, and prominent guests who participated in the ceremony.

The gathering featured Jamie Calloway, HR General Manager at AJIN Georgia, CEO Onchung Gwon of HMGMA, delegates from MOBIS, officials from state and local governments, the Korean consulate, and much more. KBD Group (Design Builder), utility service providers, regional press, as well as delegates from Ajin USA were also present.

AJIN Facility and Production

Inside the 853,000-square-foot facility includes many robots and over a hundred employees making parts for an all-electric Hyundai Motor Group crossover SUV. These parts include the main metal portions of a vehicle’s doors, dash, fenders, and floorboard.

The manufacturing facility includes a stamping and press area dedicated to automotive part production. A spacious warehouse designed to accommodate raw materials, optimizing storage and logistics operations for seamless workflow. The inclusion of shipping and receiving docks for the transportation process, facilitating the movement of goods and materials in and out of the facility. Thoughtfully crafted office spaces that provide a conducive environment for administrative tasks and managerial operations. This will enhance productivity and collaboration among team members.

Tours and Investment

After lunch, many of the guests took tours of the plant, getting a look of what a $317-million corporate investment in Statesboro Georgia looks like. When production begins, tractor-trailer trucks will haul parts from the AJIN Georgia plant to Hyundai Motor Group’s Metaplant America, in northern Bryan County about 29 miles down Interstate 16. Guests who took the tour saw hundreds of one-armed robots and the large stamping presses that exert up to 1,500 tons of force and the rolls of steel that feed them.

Strategic Location and Economic Impact

AJIN Georgia is located 30 miles west of the underconstruction Hyundai EV plant in Bryan County. According to a news release from Gov. Brian Kemp’s office, the company plans to hire 630 workers for the future 7 million parts factory.

“We are excited to be one of the first Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America automotive suppliers to build an automotive parts manufacturing facility in Bulloch County and for our first plant in the great State of Georgia. We look forward to partnering with the county and state, and with their assistance, help us make this new endeavor successful for all,” said Jung Ho Sea, CEO of Ajin USA. “Joon Georgia, Inc. will create approximately 630 new jobs with competitive benefits in Bulloch County and the State of Georgia. Our commitment is to not only be the best parts supplier for automotive and EV companies like Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, but to also be the best employer and corporate citizen and give back to the great community of Bulloch County and the City of Statesboro.

KBD Group/AJIN Partnership

At KBD Group, we’re proud to have completed the AJIN Georgia project on time and within budget, ensuring everything ran efficiently. Thanks to our experienced planning, we were able to finish the project without any injuries, which truly highlights our commitment to safety and excellence. We’re excited to have partnered with AJIN Georgia and share in their vision of innovation and growth. At KBD Group, we continue to set new standards in the manufacturing industry and contribute to the economic development of the region.

Reference list:

Jung Ho Sea. (2022, November 7). Gov. Kemp: First Hyundai Motor Group Supplier to Build Facility in Bulloch County. Georgia Governor’s Office. https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-11-07/gov-kemp-first-hyundai-motor-group-supplier-build-facility-bulloch-county