Flock Safety has opened a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Georgia. The company, which provides safety technology solutions, invested $10 million into the new 97,000-square-foot plant. This new facility will create an estimated 210 new jobs over the next three years.
The Smyrna plant will focus on the production of Flock Safety's advanced public safety tools, including the Drone as First Responder technology. The facility will also handle the refurbishment of damaged devices and the assembly of solar panels. The company plans to begin full operations by 2027.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Garrett Langley, founder and CEO of Flock Safety, said, "We feel fortunate to have our roots in Georgia, the state that is undisputedly the leader in the American aerospace industry, and are proud to invest further by creating hundreds of advanced manufacturing and aviation jobs locally. Drone as First Responder technology stands to transform emergency response, and these made-in-America, NDAA-compliant drones will have a transformative impact on the local communities we aim to serve.”
Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia, added, "In Georgia, we foster a business environment where innovative companies can get off the ground and grow into leaders in their industry while operating in safe communities. Flock Safety is a great example of the success that approach has created, and we're proud to celebrate this milestone with them. We look forward to many years of partnership with Flock Safety in their efforts to help keep Georgians safe.”
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