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For Immediate Release Friday, May 8, 2020
A-1 Roof Trusses Plans $17 Million Investment, 130 Jobs in Decatur County
Atlanta, GA Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that A-1 Roof Trusses, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, plans to invest $17 million and create 130 jobs in a new manufacturing facility in Bainbridge. The Decatur County location will mark the company's first facility outside of its headquarters in Fort Pierce, Florida.
"We are proud to welcome A-1 Roof Trusses to the Peach State," said Governor Kemp. "Their decision to bring their operations to Georgia is a testament to our top-notch workforce, pro-business environment, and unmatched access to major metropolitan areas throughout the Southeast. I look forward to the opportunities this expansion will create for hardworking Georgians in Bainbridge and Southwest Georgia."
When fully completed, the new 150,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility will help A-1 Roof Trusses better serve customers as the company continues to grow throughout the southeastern United States.
"We are ecstatic about partnering with Georgia and the Bainbridge local community," said John R. Herring, president and CEO of A-1 Roof Trusses. "This will position A-1 for our strategic 100-year plan to ensure A-1 continues its solid, healthy, and continued growth to meet our customers' needs."
Georgia remains a national leader in advanced manufacturing and continues to attract new business to its southern regions. Georgia's strength across multiple manufacturing sectors has resulted in a $61.1 billion output and approximately 270,000 production workers as of February 2020. This expansion to Bainbridge will bring several job opportunities to the area, including careers in management, engineering, and production. Individuals who are interested in working for A-1 Trusses are encouraged to visit www.a1truss.com.
"Bainbridge and Decatur County are thrilled to welcome A-1 Roof Trusses to our community. Their decision to locate and invest in Bainbridge and Decatur County is further
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