URL | https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-tire |
Source | The Atlanta Journal Constitution |
Date Published | 04/16/2021 |
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplant | Yes |
Company/Division name | Kumho Tire USA Inc. |
Type of work | Manufacturing |
Reshoring category: | Foreign Direct Investment |
Year reshoring announced: | 2021 |
Domestically, the work will be done: | In-house |
Capital investment ($): | 21.8 |
Country(ies) from which reshored: | Korea, Republic of |
City reshored to: | Macon |
State(s) reshored to: | GA |
If relevant, work nearshored to: | - |
Industry(ies): | Plastic & Rubber Products |
Product(s) reshored | Tires |
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive? | Automation/technology |