MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — A Macon manufacturing facility is set to add over 100 new jobs as a part of its $600,000,000 expansion project.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on Thursday the expansion and investment into Macon’s Irving Tissue facility, according to a release.

“Since choosing Macon in 2017, Irving Tissue has invested around $1.5 billion into the community and created 400 well-paying jobs, with another 100 jobs on the way,”

Irving Tissue President Robert Irving also spoke at during the announcement, which took place at the company’s fifth-anniversary celebration.

We greatly appreciate the State of Georgia’s commitment to economic prosperity, jobs, and growth,” said Irving. “We are proud to continue to invest in the State of Georgia and truly appreciate the commitment to helping us expand and grow in Macon. We’ve also been able to expand because of the highly skilled workforce in the area and the continued support of our valued employees, customers, and suppliers.”

According to a release, the expansion will include a third ThruAir Dry paper-making machine, more converting lines, and a brand new fully automated warehouse.

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