Dongwon Autopart Technology to Invest $30 Million in New Plant in Emanuel County, Georgia

Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a new production facility in Emanuel County, Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp announced on February 4. The automotive project is expected to create 200 new jobs over the next several years.

Hwy 297 Industrial Park

The new plant will be located at the Hwy 297 Industrial Park near Swainsboro. The company will hire for management, system lead and production roles, with hiring expected to begin in 2026. The Emanuel County Development Authority called it the county’s single largest new economic development project in over 30 years.

Door, seat and battery frames

Established in 1971, Dongwon Autopart Technology supplies doorframes, seat frames and battery frames to automotive OEMs. The company supports more than 500 direct jobs in the Southeast, including in Hogansville, Georgia, where its facilities will remain operational.

Heather Hollstein, Human Resources Manager, Dongwon Autopart Technology said:

“Dongwon Autopart Technology has been in the United States since 2003, and we are proud to be part of growing the state’s automotive industry – then and now.”

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said:

“Georgia’s thriving automotive industry is creating new opportunities for Georgians statewide, no matter their zip code.”