A China-based company plans to invest $70 million into a new plant in Northwest Georgia to produce laminate, wood and luxury vinyl tile and create 300 jobs, according to the state.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday said that Creative Flooring Solutions will build a new manufacturing facility in Calhoun.
"We are thrilled that CFL has chosen Gordon County to expand their business operations to more effectively reach their customer base," he said in a statement. "The impact of this announcement will be felt across the region as the company seeks to employ 300 hardworking Georgians."
Founded in Shanghai in 2004, CFL employs 3,500 at three factories, multiple offices, and distribution centers around the world, the state said.
CFL is the largest exporter of flooring from Asia, having been founded in 2004 by European owners.
"The CFL factory and showrooms in Calhoun will drastically increase convenience of working with our partners and distributors," said Tom Van Poyer, CFL owner and CEO. "Being able to supply products produced in the United States will allow us not only to sustain our leadership position in product design and product innovation but also create a platform allowing second-to-none service through reduced delivery times."
According to the state, CFL will locate to a newly constructed 252,000-square-foot facility at 3576 U.S. Highway 41 in Calhoun with plans to build another 250,000 square feet in the near future.