Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7 million in a new manufacturing facility in Cordele, creating 300 new jobs over the next several years in Crisp County.
What is this company known for? Yancey Engineered Solutions is a Georgia-based engineering and manufacturing company known for producing power generation systems.
What key figures are saying:
- Gov. Kemp: “Yancey provides solutions and services that keep Georgia moving, supporting everything from small businesses to large manufacturers across every industry. This new facility will not only provide direct opportunity for hardworking Georgians in Crisp County, but it will help drive further growth statewide.”
- Trey Googe, Yancey’s CEO: “Yancey Bros. has served Cordele and Crisp County for decades, primarily with our Caterpillar earthmoving equipment, parts, and service. We are excited to be able to add new teammates from the Cordele/Crisp community and to manufacture products here that help fill a need in a growing and important market we serve.”
- Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development: “Yancey Bros. has shaped Georgia’s story for a century – and they are not slowing down as they continuously evolve to serve industry needs. Yancey Engineered Solutions represents an exciting addition to Yancey’s portfolio that helps provide reliable energy to users. Congratulations to Cordele-Crisp County and Yancey on this new chapter of growth.”
Context: Founded in 2004, Yancey Engineered Solutions provides power generation packaging systems and is a division of Yancey Bros. Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Georgia.
Yancey’s new facility will be located at 502 South Midway Road in Cordele. The company will refurbish the former Big Tex manufacturing facility and advertise opportunities for new jobs. They plan to hire welders, quality control technicians, assembly workers, and drivers.
Headquartered in Austell, Yancey Bros. Co. is recognized as the nation’s oldest Caterpillar dealer, celebrating its Centennial anniversary in 2014.
The company is family-owned and has been for 107 years. They offer Caterpillar, Weiler, and Blue Bird equipment, among many other products, parts, and services across Georgia.
