On Wednesday, Republican Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that ADMARES, a company that specializes in industrialized manufacturing of buildings, will be constructing its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Waycross, Georgia. The new facility is expected to create over 1,400 new jobs and invest $750 million in Ware County.
“Projects like this prove that in every part of the state, Georgia has what job creators look for,” said Kemp. “We’re proud to welcome ADMARES to the No. 1 state for business and thankful for their decision to locate in a rural part of Georgia, as so many other companies have done in recent years. This project will not only bring more opportunities to hardworking Georgians, it will also help innovate the home building industry at a time when we need more rural workforce housing.”
As explained in a press release from Kemp’s office, “ADMARES is a company that originates from Turku, Finland and specializes in the mass production of buildings using proprietary technology. Currently, the organization is in the process of relocating its headquarters to the U.S. while continuing to leverage its innovative technology. The company’s buildings have been used in both the residential and hospitality sectors.”
ADMARES has chosen a greenfield site to construct a 2.5-million-square-foot facility that will be located along Highway 23 in Waycross. The facility will specialize in producing buildings for the housing sector and production is expected to begin in late 2025.
“Our extensive experience in efficient shipbuilding and process oriented offshore industries has enabled us to innovate and collaborate with key partners Porsche Consulting, MHP – A Porsche Company, and Siemens to develop groundbreaking manufacturing technology,” said Mikael Hedberg, Founder and CEO of ADMARES. “With the rise of modern industrialization practices, we have combined our expertise to create a revolutionary robotic-driven manufacturing process that allows entire buildings to be manufactured at a factory rather than on a traditional construction site. With our advanced technology, we are adopting successful practices that are common in other advanced industries.”
“In addition to exploring opportunities in other states, Waycross, Georgia, is an ideal location for a transportation hub with easy access to major highways and extensive rail connections. Its proximity to the Port of Brunswick, one of the busiest ports on the eastern seaboard, offers a competitive advantage for global trade. Waycross’ strategic location and robust infrastructure make it an attractive destination for us in the region,” Hedberg added.
