The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Ammeraal Beltech, a member of the Ammega Group and a leading global manufacturer of lightweight conveyor belting, will invest more than $19 million in opening a new production plant in Buford, Georgia. The company’s expansion to Buford will create 83 jobs in Hall County. 

“I want to congratulate Ammeraal Beltech on their continuous growth and welcome their expansion to Buford and in the State of Georgia,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “As a hub for both manufacturing and logistics, Ammeraal Beltech will be able to benefit from our excellent workforce and infrastructure, positioning them well for further growth opportunities.”

The company’s state-of-the-art facility in Hall County will produce a full range of synthetic conveyor belts used for conveying a multitude of products. Founded in 1950, Ammeraal Beltech is an international leader in the design, manufacturing, fabrication, and servicing of high-performance process and conveyor belts. With manufacturing sites in Europe, the U.S., Canada, and Asia, Ammeraal Beltech’s products are available in 150 countries across the globe. 

“We are excited to expand our Americas infrastructure to provide a new level of service and response to our distributor and OEM customer base,” said Niels van den Boogert, vice president and general manager of Ammeraal Beltech Conveying Solutions. 

Operations at the plant, located at 4627 Distribution Parkway in Buford, are expected to begin during the fall of 2021. The company has already begun hiring for positions in operations, quality management, and process engineering. Individuals interested in career opportunities with Ammeraal Beltech are encouraged to visit  ammeraalbeltech.com/en/about-us/jobs-and-careers for additional information. 

“We are excited to have Ammeraal Beltech join the community of global manufacturing companies in Hall County and Georgia,” said Tim Evans, vice president of economic development for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. “We will support their team as they grow their North American presence with this new location.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Project Manager Taylor Walden represented the Global Commerce division on this project in partnership with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Power.