POOLER, Ga. — Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is investing $490 million to expand its Savannah Machinery Works and plans to create more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Oct. 23. The expansion will add 450,000 square feet to the plant at 1000 Pine Meadow Drive near Pooler, where the company will manufacture parts for gas turbines.
The company will hire for manufacturing, operations, heavy machinery and technician roles. Mitsubishi Power is the power solutions brand of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Trip Tollison, CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, called it the largest investment to date by Mitsubishi Power Americas and a highly competitive project. The Georgia Department of Economic Development worked on the deal with SEDA, Georgia Power and Georgia Quick Start. The release does not describe any state or local incentives.
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Company: Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)
Location: Savannah Machinery Works, 1000 Pine Meadow Drive, near Pooler (Chatham County), Ga.
Investment: $490 million
Jobs: More than 220 new
Type: Expansion (450,000 sq ft added; gas turbine parts)
Announced: Oct. 23, 2026