THOMSON, Ga. — Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) plans to create approximately 140 new jobs and invest an estimated $26 million over the next several years in a new metal fabrication facility in McDuffie County.
The U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1945, will refurbish an existing building at 1048 Superior Way in Thomson. Services at the plant will include prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, aluminum extrusion, coating and assembly. MEC serves commercial vehicle, data center and critical power, construction and access equipment, agriculture and powersports customers. Hiring is expected to begin in 2026. The Georgia Department of Economic Development worked on the project with the McDuffie County Development Authority and Georgia Quick Start. Gov. Brian Kemp announced it Oct. 1.
ON THE RADAR
Company: Mayville Engineering Company (MEC)
Location: Thomson (McDuffie County), Ga.
Investment: An estimated $26 million over several years
Jobs: Approximately 140
Type: New manufacturing facility (refurbished building)
Announced: Oct. 1, 2026