Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that Titan Steel Door will be moving into Gateway Industrial Park, just south of I-85 and east of Lavonia in Hart County.
Titan Steel Door is investing more than $11 million into the expansion and is expected to bring 90 new jobs to the 145,000-square-foot facility, which is already in place at 2052 Knox Bridge Crossing Road.
“There’s an existing building there and they have been installing their equipment, preparing to start up their operation in the latter part of [January], hopefully, or first of February,” said Dwayne Dye, Hart County Economic Development Director.
Titan Steel Door currently has manufacturing operations in Murrayville, Ga., where it employs more than 30 people in Lumpkin County, according to a release from Kemp’s office.
“With production beginning this month, this investment will allow for increased capacities in both their current product line of detention doors/frames and windows, as well as their new product lines of detention walls and ceilings,” the release said.
Hart County native Dick Treadwell is president of the company, founded in 2016.
“It’s moving forward very quickly and we’re pleased to see Dick Treadwell return to the community and bring business back to it,” Dye said.
The facility was built three years ago as a “spec”, or speculative, project according to Dye.
“The Adams Companies financed the building and the joint development authority of Franklin, Hart and Stephens Counties put the land into the deal,” he said. “And we put that building up less than three years ago. COVID slowed us down a little bit on marketing the building.”
Kemp released a statement on the expansion:
“Georgia’s highly skilled workforce is one of the key assets that not only attracts job creators from other states, but also leads employers already here to expand,” said Governor Kemp. “As Titan Steel Door continues to grow in the No. 1 state for business, I look forward to seeing the new opportunities they will bring to hardworking Georgians in Hart County.”
Treadwell said in a statement that Titan Steel Door is “thrilled to be expanding our operations in Hartwell.”
“We’re proud to be a part of the Hartwell community and look forward to expanding not only our business, but also our presence in the local community,” Treadwell said.
“Through this investment, we will expand our capacity to continue delivering high-quality detention steel doors and frames as well as new detention products to our growing customer base,” added Titan Vice President Damon Santimauro.
Titan Steel Door will be hiring for positions in welding, press brake and machine operators, finishing, painting, material handling, project management and design (Solidworks), along with others, according to the release. Those interested in career opportunities with the company are encouraged to email TEAM@titansteeldoor.com for additional information.
“The Hart County Board of Commissioners is pleased to see Titan Steel Door planning for growth in Hart County,” said Hart County Commission Chair Marshall Sayer. “The skill sets needed for this business are an excellent match for Hart County’s workforce and the technical pathways being taught in our Hart College and Career Academy.”
Hart County Industrial Building Authority chairman Bill Leard also commented on the “exciting” business opportunity.
“The company brings additional business diversity as well as excellent career opportunities in the local community.”
According to the release, Titan Steel Door is a manufacturer of detention products including hollow metal, windows, walls and ceilings.
“Titan produces for the entire United States market of detention ranging from county jail projects to state prison work,” the release says. “Along with the support of their sister companies, USA Production Parts and Patriot Tool & Die, Titan uses streamline supply chain and manufacturing methods to fabricate and assemble their products.”