Two Companies Relocate Headquarters To Georgia, Bringing Hundreds of Jobs
This week, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Authority Brands and ArcelorMittal Building Solutions planned to build headquarters in Georgia.
Authority Brands plans to build its new headquarters in Cobb County, creating 390 new jobs and investing over $13 million over ten years. Authority Brands is a leading home services franchisor with 15 brands operating in more than 2,700 territories and served by over 1,000 franchise owners. The company’s portfolio spans essential residential services, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool, house cleaning, lawn care, pest control, in-home caregivers, and junk removal, as well as other brands that support homeowners nationwide, from the roofline to the property line.
“Georgia is where Authority Brands’ next chapter begins,” said Jay Caiafa, CEO of Authority Brands. “Metro Atlanta gives us access to exceptional talent, a business environment built for growth, and a community that understands what it means to build something. More than geography, this is a statement about how seriously we take our obligation to the franchise owners who’ve bet on our brands. We’re building an organization that can scale intelligently, invest in the right capabilities, and deliver the kind of support our franchisees deserve. Metro Atlanta is the perfect foundation for that.”
ArcelorMittal Building Solutions plans to establish its North American headquarters and new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. The initial investment will bring roughly $57 million and up to 70 new jobs to the community, with plans for an additional $50 million in investment and as many as 70 more jobs over the next several years.
“This investment in Macon, Georgia, marks the launch of ArcelorMittal Building Solutions in North America,” said Jean Christophe Kennel, CEO of ArcelorMittal Building Solutions. “We see strong and sustained demand for high-performance building solutions, driven by growth in logistics, manufacturing, and data center infrastructure.”
ArcelorMittal Building Solutions designs and manufactures high-performance building envelope systems used to insulate and protect warehouses, factories, data centers, and commercial buildings. Its insulated panels combine structural strength, thermal efficiency, and fast installation, helping customers reduce construction time and energy consumption. ArcelorMittal Building Solutions serves a broad range of construction markets through more than 50 manufacturing and office locations worldwide.
The new operation will build on ArcelorMittal’s longstanding presence in the United States, which includes world-class steelmaking, finishing, manufacturing, research and development, and sales/support locations that employ more than 3,200 people across nine states.
“We are bringing advanced insulated panel manufacturing closer to our customers, with a focus on speed, reliability, and consistent quality. The facility will operate with state-of-the-art production technology and support a broad range of building applications across the region,” continued Kennel. “We selected Macon for its workforce, industrial base, and the strong support from local and state partners. This investment reflects ArcelorMittal Building Solutions’ long-term ambition to build a sustainable and competitive presence in the U.S. market.”
