Governor Brian Kemp announced Sept. 15, that Profile Products, a global agriscience technology manufacturer, will invest nearly $35 million in launching a facility in Monticello that will provide 80 new jobs to Georgians.
Based in Buffalo Grove, Ill., the company currently employs more than 500 people worldwide.
Monticello is the county seat for Jasper County, which shares a border with Putnam County to the east and to the northeast with Morgan County.
“Thanks to our top-ranked workforce training program—Georgia Quick Start—and skilled labor force, job creators like Profile know they can rely on the Peach State to have what they need for success,” Kemp said.
Georgia Quick Start is the top-ranked workforce training program in the nation, provided through the Technical College System of Georgia.
The program helps assess workers, train new employees on unique processes on projects, and develop customized job-specific training using the most current techniques and media.
Profile Products is a sustainable agriscience company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, specialty materials designed to enhance and protect the natural environment. The company serves horticulture, erosion control, sports turf, and other specialty applications to improve vegetation growth, conserve water, and sequester carbon.
The new plant will produce woodbased erosion control technologies and horticulture substrates. The first phase of the facility development is expected to be complete and operational by next month and will represent only the company’s initial $35 million investment in Georgia.
“The response from the community has been amazing. They have welcomed Profile with open arms, and we look forward to being a contributing member of the community,” said Jamal Diallo, plant manager for the Monticello facility._“Giving back where our team members live, work and play is core to Profile’s company values.”
“The City of Monticello is honored to welcome Profile Products, another environmentally sustainable business joining our community,” said Mayor Gail Harrell of the City of Monticello._“We appreciate the opportunity to support Profile Products by providing natural gas and water service to the Jasper County facility.”
“The Profile Products expansion in Jasper County demonstrates their ongoing commitment to innovation, engagement, and talent. Their agribusiness leadership epitomizes the ‘Jasper County Standard,’ excelling in integrity, service, and stewardship,”_said Bruce Henry, Chair, Jasper County Board of Commissioners._“The company recognizes the strength of Jasper County as an agribusiness and forest industry hub, and we look forward to our continued collaboration. We appreciate Profile Products’ commitment to agribusiness, sustainability, and most importantly, supporting our vibrant community.”
Additional development of the Profile Products facility in Jasper County will follow over the next 36 months. Profile is presently hiring for positions in logistics and manufacturing.
Interested applicants should visit_online to profileproducts.com, then click on the Careers page to learn more.