KMA recently held a grand opening at its new 700,000 square-foot, $190 million facility and home for manufacturing front-end loaders for ALL Kubota tractors worldwide. The facility, located off Highway 365 in Gainesville, brings 500 jobs and is the company’s most advanced with increased automation for improved safety and quality.  The new facility is across the road from a $90 million research and development facility that began operations in 2022.  Kubota maintains a strong base in Gainesville-Hall County, where a large portion of its employees are located across multiple facilities.  kubota-kma.com

King’s Hawaiian Bakery Expansion

Governor Brian Kemp recently announced that family-owned King’s Hawaiian is expanding its Oakwood operations and will invest some $54 million and create 135 new jobs. The expansion will add a new production line for additional flavors of King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Bites. This sixth major expansion since 2010 is a testament to the company’s deep roots in Hall County.  King’s Hawaiian has become a cornerstone of our regional economy and a shining example of a company that invests in both business and community. Founded more than 70 years ago in Hilo, Hawaii, the company is dedicated to providing original recipes and Aloha Spirit for three generations. kingshawaiian.com

Mimaki USA Opens New Corporate Office

Don Knox, General Manager, Ken VanHorn, Sr., Vice President, and Naoya Kawagoshi, President, recently cut a ribbon to celebrate the opening of Mimaki USA’s new corporate office in Flowery Branch.  The facility combines an expanded showroom, training and warehouse with administrative spaces. The building dedication featured a traditional Japanese kagami biraki ceremony for good luck.  Mimaki is a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters.  mimakiusa.com

Caldwell Electrical Contractors Groundbreaking

Caldwell Electrical Contractors recently broke ground in the Gainesville 85 Business Park on their new 75,000 square foot facility fabrication, distribution, service, and corporate headquarters.  With 37 years in the electrical contracting business in Hall County, Caldwell Electrical needed additional space to grow their business and continue to service their commercial and industrial clients.  Caldwell Electrical is working with a local construction team led by Carroll Daniel Construction, Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Simpson Trucking & Grading and Rochester DCCM.  caldwellelectrical.com