Hyundai Transys — $560M Investment Expands Georgia Facilities

Hyundai Transys is investing $560 million to improve and expand its facilities at the West Point plant in Georgia.

According to an announcement by the Georgia Governor’s Office on the 8th, the investment will fund facility upgrades at the existing Plants 1 and 2 located at 6801 Kia Parkway in West Point, as well as the construction of a new Plant 3. The expansion will also strengthen production capabilities for hybrid vehicle electrified powertrains. The facility expansion is expected to create 320 new jobs across management, supervision, and production roles.

Established in 1994, Hyundai Transys has grown into an automotive parts specialist focusing on high-quality powertrains and seats. According to the Governor’s Office, the company holds the world’s only full lineup of transmissions and operates 32 business sites across 10 countries worldwide. The current facility in West Point employs approximately 1,250 people.

Choi Jae-gyun, head of Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP), stated, “Over the past 20 years, we have grown together with Georgia by building a solid foundation of trust through continuous facility investments, job creation, and talent development. This additional investment is an important milestone demonstrating Hyundai Transys’ firm commitment to a long-term partnership with Georgia.”

Governor Brian Kemp said, “The Hyundai brand is a wonderful partner to the state of Georgia, and Transys’ investment decision will further solidify our precious cooperative relationship.” He added, “This facility expansion will strengthen the competitiveness of Georgia’s automotive industry ecosystem and serve as an opportunity to further grow the production capabilities that Hyundai and Kia have already established in Georgia.”