Governor Brian Kemp today announced that ByoPlanet® International, a leading producer of electrostatic spray technology, is investing nearly $7 million in expanding its Georgia manufacturing operations, delivering 250 jobs to Athens-Clarke County.
“It’s a pleasure to see ByoPlanet International continue to grow their footprint in Athens,” said Gov. Kemp. “With a spray system born from innovative studies conducted at the University of Georgia, ByoPlanet International is continuing to play a critical role in keeping schools, airlines, hospitals, and many other indoor spaces safe and sanitized so we can keep our economy open and protect lives and livelihoods as we fight COVID-19.”
ByoPlanet International’s electrostatic spraying technology used in their disinfectant systems is based on research originally conducted at the University of Georgia. As global communities continue to fight COVID-19, demand for ByoPlanet International’s disinfectant systems has grown beyond North America.
“With all of the changes that have happened in the world since the onset of COVID-19, ByoPlanet has experienced unprecedented growth in our revenue, number of employees, and facility size and capacity,” says company president and COO Peter Johansson.
ByoPlanet opened its operations in Athens in 2010 and Johansson says it sees the Northeast Georgia town as the “ideal location” for the company’s continued growth and development.
In addition to its existing 5,500-square-foot facility near Athens-Ben Epps Airport, ByoPlant is expected to open a new 40,800-square-foot facility in Athens by the end of this year. As part of the expansion, the company plans to bring more than 200 advanced manufacturing, engineering, management, and office staff positions to the Athens area.
The Sunrise, Florida-based company has added more than 100 new positions at its Athens plant since March. ByoPlanet plans to introduce two new product lines in 2021.
“It is exciting to see them utilize cutting-edge technology that creates healthy spaces as they create high wage jobs at this critical time,” says Athens-Clarke Count Mayor Kelly Girtz.
Georgia Department of Economic Development Director Pat Wilson says, “It makes me incredibly proud to see a company born out of the University of Georgia and deeply tied to the Classic City reinvest, grow, and create new jobs while continuing to give back to the community.”
Individuals interested in career opportunities with ByoPlanet International are encouraged to visit https://byoplanet.com/ for additional information.
