VDL Groep to invest $17 million in Hall County manufacturing facility
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that VDL Groep, an international industrial and manufacturing company, will create 110 jobs and invest $17 million in Hall County. New jobs will include positions in engineering, manufacturing and general sales administration.
“VDL Groep’s decision to locate in Hall County speaks to Georgia’s ability to attract dynamic manufacturing companies from around the world with our business-friendly environment and highly skilled workforce,” says Deal. “With this manufacturing facility, VDL Groep will join a number of Dutch companies that operate more than 100 facilities in our state and employ more than 7,500 Georgians.”
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, VDL Groep is a family-owned company that operates 98 companies in 20 countries and employs more than 17,000.
“VDL Groep sees the state of Georgia as an attractive starting point based on geography and availability of resources,” says VDL Groep President and CEO Willem van der Leegte.
VDL Groep will locate in the Oakwood South business park, according to a media release from the governor’s office. “This new location will benefit many existing manufacturing industries, as well as the citizens of our community.” says Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Tim Evans.
The facility is expected to be operational by August 2018.
