CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – LG Electronics will add 334 jobs to its Clarksville plant, bringing the total employment there to about 1,000.
Gov. Bill Lee and LG Electronics USA officials made the announcement today that LG plans to increase production by investing an additional $20.5 million to add another shift for manufacturing.
“LG established operations in Clarksville four years ago, and has since provided great value and investment for the community,” Lee said in a news release. “I thank the LG team for choosing to grow in Tennessee, creating more than 300 new jobs in Montgomery County. We are proud to have such a respected brand call our state home.”
LG announced in early 2017 that Montgomery County would be home to its first washing machine manufacturing operation in the United States, with an initial 600 jobs and plans to expand. Completed in 2018, the 1-million-square-foot facility has been touted as the world’s most advanced integrated washing machine plant, according to the release.
The $360 million smart factory has the capacity to produce more than 1 million front- and top-load washers per year. The factory uses hundreds of robots in the material handling, parts production, sub-assembly and final assembly processes.
“This is big news. I’m thrilled that LG Electronics has chosen to expand its operations in Clarksville,” said Sen. Bill Powers of Clarksville said in the release. “This investment will not only lead to new, high-quality jobs, but also spillover in supporting other businesses in our community. I appreciate the work of the governor, ECD and everyone who has worked closely on securing this very significant investment.”
Clarksville has become a top choice for global companies “looking to establish and expand innovating technologies,” said Rep. Curtis Johnson of Clarksville.
“This proves that cultivating a pro-business environment and making investments in education and infrastructure will result in quality jobs for Tennessee. Congratulations to LG Electronics and their employees on their remarkable success in our community,” he said.
LG Electronics USA is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, headquartered in South Korea, which is one of Tennessee’s top sources of direct foreign investment. Korean companies, including LG, have invested nearly $1.5 billion in private capital in the state and employ more than 4,500 Tennesseans.
Hiring is under way. Those interested can learn more and apply at https://lg.dejobs.org/clarksville/tennessee/usa/jobs/.
Over the last five years, TNECD has supported six economic development projects in Montgomery County, resulting in approximately 2,100 job commitments and $670 million in capital investment.