The officials of the Korean brand, officials and honored guests gathered in the Georgia state official opening ceremony of the first production base of the brand in West Point, Georgia with a capacity of 300 000 vehicles a year for distribution in North America and global markets. 500 guests visited the celebration, including the president of automotive concern Hyundai-Kia, Mongo-Kuu Chung, CEO of Kia Motors America, Biang Mo-Ann, the governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdyu and other officials. ‘We welcome the new home of Kia in West Point, Georgia,’ said Mr Ahn. ‘Hard work the whole team has helped the brand to make it the fastest growing automotive brand in the world. After presenting an entirely new Sorrento and the founding of the first production base in the United States, Kia is ready for further growth with the ultimate goal – a world leader in cars with high quality and innovative fresh approach. ” With an investment of $ 1 billion in size and 204 000 square meters of brand new factory occupies an area of 2 200 acres. Classifying are 4 main workshops for stamping, welding, painting and assembly. The new facility includes workshops for gear boxes, modules, and test and tape production line to a length of 3.2 kilometers. The main room for installation of car is equipped with conveyors for precise height adjustment for the convenience of the service teams and a maximum reduction of heavy physical labor. KMMG is the only plant in North America, whose floor is made of wood for a more favorable working environment.
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