COLQUITT COUNTY, Ga. (WTXL) - Georgia Governor Nathan Deal announced that an agribusiness is set to open a new million-dollar manufacturing plant in Moultrie that will create at least 80 jobs.
Forquímica, a Brazilian developer of sustainable agricultural products, is set to invest $1 million in Moultrie.
“After four years working alongside farmers in South Georgia, Forquímica is very excited to join and to be part of the Moultrie community as we start our crop nutrition manufacturing plant,” said Reginaldo Zandonade, manager of Forquímica’s Moultrie facility.
The move is expected to create at least 80 new jobs. The jobs will include positions in general services, management, marketing and sales.
Forquímica was founded in 1985 and has been operating in the agribusiness industry for more than 20 years. The company's U.S. offices are located in Quitman, Georgia.
“We are grateful that Forquímica chose Colquitt County to invest their financial resources and talent,” said Greg Icard, vice president of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority. “This was a fast-moving project that recently considered Colquitt County in their selection process and it took all partners working together to make this a success. Our efforts in recruiting industry are producing positive results which translate into opportunities for our citizens.”
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