Korean solar company to build 500 worker plant in Dalton

URLhttps://www.myajc.com/business/korean-solar-compan
SourceThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date Published05/30/2018
Author NameMichael E. Kanell
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Hanwha Q CELLS Korea Corp
Parent companyHanwha Q CELLS Co. Ltd
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Foreign Direct Investment
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):500
Year reshoring announced:2018
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2019
Capital investment ($):150
Country(ies) from which reshored:Korea, Republic of
City reshored to:Dalton
State(s) reshored to:GA
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Computer & Electronic Products
Product(s) reshoredHigh-performance photovoltaic modules
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Eco-system synergies, Government Incentives, Impact on domestic economy, Proximity to customers/market, Skilled workforce availability/training, Under-utilized capacity
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