ATLANTA, GA — Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced that Grupo Vialume, a global leader in advanced visibility and transportation safety solutions, will establish its first United States manufacturing operation in Colquitt–Miller County, Georgia. The announcement marks a significant economic development milestone for Southwest Georgia and underscores the state’s continued success in attracting international investment.

The Brazil-based company will invest $4.4 million to launch a new manufacturing and recycling facility, an initiative expected to create 150 new jobs over the next seven years. The project is anticipated to generate long-term workforce opportunities while strengthening the region’s industrial base and supply chain capacity.

Headquartered in São Paulo, Grupo Vialume is a second-generation, family-owned enterprise and one of the world’s largest producers of reflective raised pavement markers and related transportation safety products. The Georgia facility will manufacture plastic raised pavement markers and precision-engineered reflective lenses, supporting U.S. commercial partners and expanding domestic production capabilities within the state.

In addition to job creation, the facility will emphasize circular-economy innovation. Operations will focus on repurposing materials previously considered unrecyclable, including textile offcuts and peanut-shell byproducts, transforming agricultural and industrial waste streams into high-value manufacturing inputs.

Governor Kemp noted that the project reflects Georgia’s strong global relationships and pro-business climate, highlighting that the new jobs are expected to have generational economic impacts for the Colquitt–Miller County community. Facility upgrades are projected to be completed in 2026, with hiring planned across a range of roles, including production operators, machinists, logistics staff, and management positions.

This announcement builds on ongoing efforts by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and local partners to recruit global manufacturers, particularly in rural regions such as Southwest Georgia. The investment further positions the region as a competitive location for advanced manufacturing, sustainability-focused industries, and long-term economic growth.