(West Point, GA.) Oct. 22, 2013 – Together with local suppliers, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) is responsible for the creation of more than 14,000 jobs in West Point and surrounding areas. Today, another KMMG supplier added to the localization of jobs when Hyundai Dymos, who will be supplying seats to KMMG, held a groundbreaking […]
(West Point, GA.) Oct. 12, 2013 – Today, more than 7,000 team members and guests of Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) gathered for the company’s Fourth Annual “Team Member Appreciation Day” at the plant to recognize the hard work and dedication of its team members. The day featured a wide variety of entertainment, including […]
(West Point, GA.) Sept. 9, 2013 – Since the start of hiring for production team members in 2008, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia’s (KMMG) presence in West Point is responsible for the creation of more than 14,000 jobs in the region. KMMG currently employs more than 3,000 team members and operates three shifts of production. […]
(West Point, GA.) Sept. 5, 2013 –Team members at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) in West Point recently donated nearly 1,000 canned food items to the food pantry at LaGrange Personal Aid and The West Point Food Pantry. “We think this is great,” Jim Rouquie, coordinator of the West Point Food Pantry, said when […]
(West Point, GA.) August 21, 2013 – Today, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle met with team members and plant executives during a visit to Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) in West Point. “Nearly four years after we began production, KMMG continues to enjoy a tremendous partnership with the state of Georgia and we are proud […]
(West Point, GA.) July 11, 2013 – Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated as the one millionth vehicle – a snow white pearl 2014 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line at the West Point, Ga. automobile manufacturing facility. Representing an initial investment of $1 billion, mass production of the Sorento CUV […]
(West Point, GA.) July 10, 2013 – Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) provided $25,000 to the Troup County Board of Tax Assessors. The funding is part of the plant’s $400,000 overall commitment to the Board of Tax Assessors and will be used to fund additional manpower at the board’s discretion. “We […]
(West Point, GA.) June 27, 2013 – Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) provided $850,000 in funding to the City of West Point to be used at the city’s discretion. “We are so proud to call the City of West Point our home and look forward to many successful years to come,” said Randy […]
(West Point, GA.) June 27, 2013 – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) will suspend production starting Monday, July 1 for its annual one-week summer shutdown. Shutdown provides an opportunity for maintenance and for other departments to perform tasks and special projects that are not possible during a rigorous three-shift production schedule. “We hope […]
(West Point, GA.) June 25, 2013 – Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) provided $600,000 in funding to the Troup County Board of Commissioners to support the county’s new career academy. “The career academy is a tremendous project that will benefit this area for years to come,” said Randy Jackson, KMMG’s vice president of […]
