On the Move

COMPANIES OF ALL SIZES CHOOSE METRO ATLANTA

It’s no secret that Georgia has been recognized for its exceptional business-friendly environment. In fact, Site Selection magazine has named it the number one state for doing business for eight consecutive years. That kind of reputation undoubtedly attracts companies of all sizes to settle in the area every year, establishing headquarters, distribution centers, customer service operations and more. And many of those organizations have found a home right here in metro Atlanta. Here are some of the most recent big business moves to our fair city and its surrounding areas.

Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa has decided to open a new hub in Midtown Atlanta. The company expansion, which will take advantage of Atlanta’s Transaction Alley resources, will comprise a 123,000-square-foot office off Peachtree Street that is expected to open in 2022. The office will house a variety of teams and functions with a particular focus on technology and client service. The hub will bring 1,000 new jobs to the region over the next several years.

MBS Equipment Company

MBSE, the largest studio-based equipment company in the world for film, television and events, announced that it will open a new East Coast headquarters in Georgia. The headquarters will take up residence at Trilith Studios in Fayette County, which has become one of Atlanta’s most prolific film production areas. The 100,000-square-foot space will be the company’s largest global hub and serve a growing list of clientele, including more than 75 Atlanta area stages and a satellite facility in Savannah, with a 100-member onsite team.

Vanderlande Industries, Inc.

headquarters, global material handling and logistics company Vanderlande Industries, Inc. will invest $59 million in its Cobb County location. The expansion will create 500 jobs in Marietta, where the company has resided for more than 20 years. The company will move into a newly constructed 152,000-square-foot facility and begin hiring for positions in engineering, operations, supply chain, software development and sales. With the expansion, Vanderlande will employ a total of 1,250 people in Georgia.

Intuitive

Medical technology company Intuitive, which is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery and a global leader in minimally invasive care, plans to invest more than $500 million to expand its current campus in Gwinnett County. The development will bring 1,200 jobs to the Peachtree Corners location, which will expand in phases through 2024. More than 750,000 square feet will be added to the campus for manufacturing and engineering operations, as well as state-of-the-art training facilities for surgeons and hospital care teams. Positions available will be in everything from manufacturing and production distribution to sales, training and customer service.

SUNGDO ENG USA

SUNGDO ENG USA, an industrial plant construction company, recently opened a corporate U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County. The organization, which is a subsidiary of Korea-based Sungdo Engineering & Construction, boasts an 11,735-square-foot office and warehouse in Suwannee, which will create 30 jobs in the mechanical, electrical and process engineering fields. SUNGDO provides highly technical construction services to many Georgia-based clients and wanted to have a high-tech facility that could serve a range of innovative companies. n