Mitsubishi Power's $490 million Chatham County expansion to create 220 jobs

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. —

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Mitsubishi Power Americas plans to invest $490 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Chatham County, adding more than 220 jobs and nearly doubling the facility’s footprint, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday.

The company will add 450,000 square feet to its Savannah Machinery Works facility at 1000 Pine Meadow Drive near Pooler. The plant, visible to drivers traveling along Interstate 16, manufactures and assembles gas turbines used to generate electricity for homes and businesses.

Mitsubishi Power said the expanded facility is expected to begin operating in early 2029.

“The expansion includes a 450,000-square-foot increase in our footprint here at the site, an additional 220 new jobs for the region and advancements in manufacturing technology and overall capacity,” said Brandon Bodie, vice president of Savannah Machinery Works.

New jobs across several…