$13.5 Million Investment Will Create 22 New Jobs in Rogersville
(UCBJ) – Sam Dong will create 22 new jobs and invest $13.5 million in Rogersville to expand its production capacity of enamel and Continuously Transposed Conductors (CTC) lines at the Hawkins County facility.
Sam Dong is a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality winding wires used in transformers and utility-scale grid applications, including CTC, enameled, paper-insulated and bare rectangular copper wire. The company holds a majority market share in North America for transformer-related winding wire products and is widely recognized by transformer manufacturers, utilities and consultants for its advanced technology and high-quality products.
Founded in 1977, Sam Dong is headquartered in Eumseong-gun, South Korea.
The company established operations in Tennessee in 2007, and, following the completion of today’s announcement, will employ nearly 175 across Rogersville.
“When a company like Sam Dong chooses to invest in our rural communities and employ nearly 175 Tennesseans, it sends a clear message: Tennessee has the business climate, skilled workforce and quality of life companies need to succeed. We’re proud to welcome this investment, and I look forward to seeing Sam Dong grow and succeed in the Volunteer State for many years to come,” said Governor Bill Lee.
Since 2019, South Korean companies have committed to create nearly 5,000 new jobs and invest more than $11 billion in private capital statewide.
“As the electrical grid across North America undergoes a critical period of modernization and expansion, the demand for high-performance materials has never been more urgent. At Sam Dong, we are proud to expand our production capacity for Continuously Transposed Conductor (CTC) magnet wire to help meet this need. This expansion reflects our long-term commitment to our customers, our employees and the communities where we operate. We remain focused on delivering the precision, consistency and technical excellence that the industry depends on, and we look forward to supporting the critical infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, and industries for decades to come,” said Randy Kaiser, COO, Sam Dong America.
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