An Israli-based quartz counter-top maker’s manufacturing facility is expanding into Richmond Hill, Ga., adding 130 jobs to the 180 already announced last November.
Caesarstone, a manufacturer of high-quality engineered quartz surfaces, announced Tuesday it will add a second manufacturing line due to steady growth in North American sales.
“Caesarstone’s expansion underscores just how well our partnerships with the international community can strengthen Georgia’s network of advanced manufacturing companies,” Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said. “During my economic development trip to Israel last summer, I had the opportunity to visit Caesarstone at Kibbutz Sdot Yam. I’m thrilled that Caesarstone has found such success here in Georgia.”
The company will continue to use the intermodal facility at the Port of Savannah and it also plans to utilize the access to rail to import raw materials for its production process.
“We are pleased with the assistance and support received from the state of Georgia, Bryan County and Richmond Hill,” said Caesarstone CEO Yos Shiran. “We see Richmond Hill as a long-term home for our North American manufacturing operations.”