Aspen Aerogels Plans Major Investment in RTW Georgia

Aspen Aerogels is adding a new location soon in Right to Work Bulloch County, Georgia. In order to do this, the company is investing a total of $325 million toward the project. As a result, of the new location, they also plan to create over 250 new jobs. So this is a major economic advancement for the area!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are pleased to be in the State of Georgia for the siting, development, and construction of our second aerogel manufacturing plant. […] The City of Statesboro and the Bulloch County region offer Aspen a superior combination of operating features, including access to efficient ports; a strong, available workforce; and secure, low-cost utilities and critical raw materials.†[…]

“It’s a thrilling day to be able to welcome Aspen Aerogels’ innovative, sustainable solutions for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets to Georgia. […] We look forward to having Georgia employees collaborating with Aspen’s network of world-class scientists, engineers, and additional skilled workforce to solve the challenges of our changing mobility landscape.†[…]

“On behalf of the Development Authority of Bulloch County, we are proud to welcome Aspen Aerogels to the Statesboro-Bulloch County community and our region. […] Along with our great site and logistics advantages, we believe that Aspen’s decision to locate here is a testament to our region’s commitment to innovation, particularly in the electric mobility ecosystem. We are confident that our tremendous education resources, including Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College, will provide critical support to help Aspen flourish.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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