South Korean manufacturer to bring $72 million investment to Harris County

ATLANTA — Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Daesol Ausys Georgia will establish a new manufacturing facility in West Point. The facility will create more than 140 new jobs and $72 million in investment in Harris County.

“West Point has become an automotive capital in its own right, and we are excited that Daesol Ausys will join other innovators in Harris County,” Kemp said. “Our state’s automotive industry employs over 50,000 hardworking Georgians and will continue to grow as e-mobility suppliers choose all corners of the state for the jobs of the future.”

Daesol Ausys was established in South Korea in 2017. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing motor and electric vehicle interior components and accessories. It is a key supplier for Kia Georgia, Hyundai Motor Group and General Motors.

“We’re committed to delivering world-class services that exceed our clients’ requirements and expectations,” Daesol Ausys CEO Min Ho Kwon said. “We are very excited about this project in the Northwest Harris Business Park and look forward to continuing the partnership with the State of Georgia and Harris County.”

Daesol Ausys’ new facility will produce luggage boards and luggage covers. Operations are expected to begin in December 2024. The company will be hiring for positions in production, purchasing, quality control, maintenance, human resources, and management.

“Thanks to the collective efforts of all involved, Daesol Ausys’ decision to locate in the Northwest Harris Business Park represents a commitment to Harris County,” Harris County Commission Chairman Robert Grant said. “West Point and Harris County have a wonderful relationship with Daesol Ausys’ sister companies Daehan Solutions and Daesol Materials, and we have been working closely with company officials to get this new venture in West Point.”

The county extends a welcome to the company and is looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership, said Craig Greenhaw, chairman of the Harris County Development Authority.

“West Point and Harris County continue to work well together, and this is yet another successful venture that brings jobs and capital investment into the region,” he said.

Director of Project Implementation and Supplier Strategy Alyce Thornhill represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the Harris County Commission, Harris County Development Authority, City of West Point, Georgia Power Co., and Georgia Quick Start.

“Economic development is a team sport that is driven by the local level. Congratulations to Harris County and our community partners for helping bring Daesol Ausys to West Georgia,” GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson said. “The automotive industry is providing generational change in the region and across the state. We’re excited to see the continuation of this growth and look forward to the opportunities that Daesol Ausys will provide to the people of Harris County.”

As the market transitions to electric vehicles, Georgia has pursued the entire supply chain, creating more than $25 billion in investments and 30,000 jobs since 2018. In fiscal year 2023, job creation in the automotive industry increased by 324 percent when compared to fiscal year 2021, and suppliers attracted by Georgia’s mobility original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) resulted in over $2 billion in investment across the state during the 2023 fiscal year.