Automotive supplier to build $30 million manufacturing facility in Georgia

The new plant will produce automotive climate control systems for traditional and electric vehicles.

Feb. 9, 2024

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Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Metter, Georgia. The auto parts manufacturer, which acts as a supplier for Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia and Hyundai Motor Group, will invest $30 million into the project, generating 200 new jobs in the process. The company plans to hire injection molding technicians; assembly operators; quality, materials, and production specialists; engineers; and management. The new plant will produce automotive climate control systems for traditional and electric vehicles. Operations at the new facility are expected to begin in 2026.

In a recent quote, Ki Chun Sung, CEO of Doowon Climate Control America, Inc., said, “Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. is making significant investments to establish itself as Doowon Group’s inaugural automotive air conditioning system production facility in the United States. The company is optimistic that its technological expertise and industry experience will play a vital role in the growth of the local community. Our sincere appreciation extends to the State of Georgia and Candler County for their steadfast support throughout the process, and we look forward to ongoing support and collaboration.”

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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.

During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.

Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.

She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.

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