Georgia Lands Over 700 New Jobs With JS Link, Equifax Projects

JS Link America Inc. plans to invest approximately $223 million to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia. The new facility will create more than 520 new jobs in Muscogee County.

“JS Link America strengthens Georgia’s role in securing the U.S. supply chain in industries such as aerospace, mobility, and energy,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “We are excited for the continued growth of manufacturing in west Georgia, and congratulations to Columbus-Muscogee County for this opportunity.”

JS Link, a Korean biotechnology company that specializes in research and development, has expanded its business to include the production of permanent magnets. The magnets are a critical component in a vast array of industries including automobiles, wind turbines, elevators, home appliances, medical industry, robotics, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), data centers, and consumer electronics, as well as defense systems. JS Link is nearing completion on a similar permanent magnet facility in Yesan, Korea, with an anticipated a pilot production run in September and annual capacity of 1,000 tons.

“From day one, Georgia’s economic development team, local community leadership in Columbus, and Georgia Power all welcomed JS Link with a pro-business approach. Georgia’s universities with their engineering programs also provide ready-made labor force for JS Link America,” said Jun Y. Lee, JS Link America Inc.’s CEO. “JS Link plans to be a part of a value chain focused entirely on Western nations to meet the growing demand for permanent magnets sourced from strategic allies such as Korea. This new chain will cover the entire process, from the procurement of essential rare-earth materials to the final manufacturing of the magnets.”

JS Link America Inc.’s new manufacturing facility will be located at the Muscogee Technology Park in Columbus. The 130,000-square-foot facility is predicted to have an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons. Operations are expected to begin in late 2027.

“We are excited to welcome JS Link America to Columbus, Georgia,” said Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson. “These high-quality career paths will not only benefit the workforce here in Columbus, but throughout the entire region. Columbus, through the Muscogee County School District, Columbus Technical College, and Columbus State University, remains committed to preparing a workforce for today’s and tomorrow’s high-tech environment.”

“On behalf of Choose Columbus and the economic development team, we are proud to have JS Link join our corporate community,” said Chairman Selvin Hollingsworth, Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia. “This location will have a large impact on our entire regional economy, and we look forward to helping them establish and grow their U.S. presence in Columbus.”

“Permanent magnets are essential in everything from electric vehicles to jet engines and drones, and developing this technology in the United States strengthens our national security and economic resilience,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Our partnerships with Korea power innovation and opportunity. We are proud that JS Link America has chosen Georgia for its first U.S. manufacturing facility.”

Equifax To Invest $25M In Alpharetta Campus

In Fulton County, global data, analytics, and technology company Equifax® will invest $25 million to expand its Alpharetta, Georgia campus. The project will enhance the company’s multi-building campus at 1505 Windward Concourse, creating additional space for nearly 250 new jobs and bringing total full-time employment at the site to approximately 1,660. The renovations are expected to begin later this year.

“This expansion reflects what so many leading companies already know—Alpharetta is a premier destination for top tech talent and innovative businesses,” said Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin. “We’re proud that Equifax continues to grow here and invest in our community.”

The expansion includes the renovation of the third floor of the JV White 1 building, converting it from a data center into collaborative office space for the Equifax Corporate Technology Team. It will support the organization’s continued shift to leveraging the Equifax Cloud™, a top-tier global technology and security infrastructure backed by an approximately $3 billion multi-year investment. One of the largest Cloud initiatives ever undertaken in the industry, the Equifax Cloud has changed nearly every facet of the organization’s infrastructure, further enabling the acceleration of innovation and growth. The project will feature updated workspaces, equipment, furniture, and fixtures, as well as improvements to the on-site parking infrastructure.

“The Equifax Alpharetta campus plays a critical role in our global innovation strategy,” said Equifax CEO Mark W. Begor. “We are grateful for the support from the City of Alpharetta and believe that this expansion will help us to continue attracting top-tier tech talent going forward.”

Equifax helps financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Headquartered in Atlanta since 1899 and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific Region, with major operations in both Atlanta and Alpharetta. Operating in Alpharetta for over 35 years, the campus is the largest office location for Equifax globally, housing nearly 2,000 full-time employees and contractors.

The City of Alpharetta’s Economic Development Department worked closely with the Alpharetta Development Authority and Select Fulton to secure the project.

“Alpharetta continues to show why it’s one of the most desirable places for companies to invest and grow,” said Robb Pitts, Chairman, Fulton County Board of Commissioners. “We’re proud that Equifax has chosen to expand here, and Fulton County is fortunate to have great cities like Alpharetta that create strong communities and attract world-class businesses.”

“We’re thrilled that Equifax continues to see Alpharetta as a strategic location for investment and talent,” said Jack Nugent, Chair of the Development Authority of Alpharetta. “This project aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering a dynamic innovation economy.”

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