Wood floor manufacturer to create more than 20 jobs in Jasper County

ATLANTA, May 22, 2015–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Thompson & Thwaite LLC, a green forest products company, will locate its wide plank floor manufacturing plant in Monticello, creating more than 20 jobs over the next few years.

'Today's news is a clear indicator that our state is the right place for businesses to flourish,' said Tom Croteau, GDEcD deputy commissioner, global commerce. 'Thompson & Thwaite will continue to take advantage of a skilled workforce, solid transportation infrastructure and direct access to companies and suppliers. We look forward to seeing them create jobs and invest in Jasper County.'

The 20-acre facility will support the company's growing marketing and sales base in the Southeast. The new Jasper County facility will manufacture premium hardwood wide plank flooring with the latest computer and laser-operated machinery, enabling the company to produce more than two million square feet of hardwood flooring each year.

'The Thompson family has been in the forest product industry for three generations,' said Bert Thompson, Thompson & Thwaite LLC. 'I look forward to building Thompson & Thwaite's plant in Jasper County.  The location in Jasper County is ideal for our forest products based industry and we are very excited to join many other quality green industry companies who have found a new home in Georgia.'

Susie Haggard, GDEcD senior project manager of existing industry and regional recruitment, assisted the company on behalf of Georgia, in partnership with the Development Authority of Jasper County.

'We are very happy to welcome Thompson & Thwaite to Jasper County,' said Development Authority of Jasper County Executive Director David Dyer. 'This is a great project for our community. The Development Authority of Jasper County appreciates the assistance of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.'

"I am so pleased that Thompson & Thwaite has chosen Jasper County for their fine new facility. Congratulations to the Development Authority of Jasper County for their superb work in attracting this company," said Representative Susan Holmes.

About the Georgia Department of Economic Development

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and mobilizes state resources to attract new business investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of existing industry and small business, locate new markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to visit Georgia and promote the state as a top destination for arts events and film, music and digital entertainment projects.