VDL Groep (VDL), a global Dutch mechanical engineering and equipment manufacturer, will invest an estimated $77 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in Hall County, creating approximately 120 new jobs.
“Companies like VDL Groep not only continue to choose Georgia for an initial investment, they also choose to grow their footprint here again and again because of our pro-business environment and partnership approach,” Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday in making the announcement.
The company already employs about 70 people here and plans to purchase and expand the building it currently leases at 5459 Aloha Way in Oakwood. The company will be hiring for roles in machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, engineering positions, administrative support, maintenance, and management. Interested individuals can learn more at www.vdlindustriesga.com/careers.
“VDL Industries Gainesville’s decision to make this significant investment in Oakwood is a strong endorsement of the advanced manufacturing ecosystem that we’ve built in Gainesville-Hall County,” said Tim Evans, President & CEO of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.
About VDL Groep
Strength through cooperation. That is the foundation of VDL Groep, the international industrial family business headquartered in the Brainport Eindhoven region. Founded in 1953, the company has been led by the third generation of the Van der Leegte family since 2017. VDL Groep employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide and operates in 22 countries. www.vdlgroep.com