Savannah-based Savannah Global Solutions and Belo Horizonte, Brazil-based CZM, have announced the formation of a new manufacturing joint venture to be located in Pembroke’s J.D. Harn Industrial Park, located off U.S. 280. It was the first industrial park in Bryan County.
The new company announced plans Monday to make improvements to the former Oldcastle Precast plant for the location of a manufacturing and assembly facility. The new facility will employ about 50 people for production and assembly to serve domestic and foreign markets.
“Our venture with CZM is a great example of how businesses from different countries can help each other establish themselves in foreign markets. With CZM’s support, Savannah Global closed its first large account in the Brazilian forest industry sector and continues to provide services that assist our business developments there,” said Mark Sauer, president of Savannah Global Solutions, LLC.
The new facility, once at full capacity, will become one of Pembroke’s largest employers.
“Our city has worked very hard over the past few years to attract new jobs and investments into our community. This announcement today is a product of those efforts and we look forward to helping both Savannah Global and CZM grow and prosper in Pembroke,” said Pembroke Mayor Mary Warnell.
The new facility will be Bryan County’s third International Flag Facility, joining Oracal USA (Germany) and Argos USA (Colombia) with production facilities in the county.
“This announcement shows that we are the community of choice for this market due to our outstanding business climate,” said Steve Croy, chairman of Bryan County’s development authority.
The companies cited Bryan County’s business climate, labor force and proximity to the Georgia Port Authority terminals as key factors in their decision to locate in Pembroke and said they plan to increase their exports and imports through the Port of Savannah.
“The venture between Savannah Global Solutions and CZM is a unique international investment that leverages some of Georgia’s most competitive assets for this new manufacturing and assembly operation,” said Chris Cummiskey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
