Business & Tech

County Leaders "Extremely Excited" For Vehicle Roofing Plant

Inalfa Roof Systems plans to build a 165,000-square-foot manufacturing facility off Highway 92, a move Cherokee leaders are praising.

Cherokee County's business and political leaders are reacting to the news that Dutch company Inalfa Roof Systems will be opening a manufacturing plant in Cherokee County.

Cherokee County Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens said “having a world-class company locate in our community is a testament to our pro-business atmosphere and our attractiveness to international corporations.”

The 165,00 square foot plant will be built on a 17 acre plot in the new Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, which is located on Highway 92 east of Interstate 75.

Commissioner Jason Nelms, who represents the area of the Cherokee Corporate Park, said that the Inalfa plant will be an anchor to the new development, and will spawn additional business for the county.

"As the economic landscape continues to improve, we are thankful for the jobs that will be created, the increased tax base, and the positive impact it will make to our community as a whole," he said.

Steve Holcomb, vice chairman of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, said he is "extremely excited" that Cherokee County was chosen to be the home of the new plant.

"It’s a great compliment to the community and the state of Georgia,” he said.

Cherokee Office of Economic Development President Misti Martin believes that Inalfa chose the site in Cherokee County because of the county's strategic location and its diverse, multi-talented workforce.

"This is a perfect way to kickoff the new park and set the stage for future development," Martin said.


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