Mitsubishi Power to invest $490 million in Georgia expansion, add 220 jobs

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday that Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is investing $490 million to expand its current footprint in Georgia and create more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County.

“When we met with Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, we came away with a deeper understanding of how the company could continue growing in Georgia. We are excited that the Savannah Machinery Works is expanding to turn those possibilities into reality,” Kemp said in a news release. “Congratulations to all those who worked hard to support this job creator and the opportunities they will bring Georgians for over a decade, building on their long history as a valued member of this community.”

Mitsubishi Power builds power generation solutions to include gas, steam, and other services. The company also offers technology that uses AI-enabled autonomous operation of power plants. The parent company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is one of the world’s leading heavy machinery manufacturers.

“Meeting the growing demand for power will require investment in facilities, in our supply chain, and in our workforce – which is what we’re building here at Savannah Machinery Works,” said Bill Newsom, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Americas, in the news release. “This expansion strengthens American manufacturing and gives our people the advanced capabilities they need as they continue to deliver for our customers and help electricity growth across the Americas for decades to come.”

The expansion of its current facility near Pooler, Georgia, will add 450,000 square feet and manufacture parts for gas turbines.

The company plans to hire for roles in manufacturing, operations, heavy machinery and technicians. Interested applicants can learn more at power.mhi.com.