Florida based company to open manufacturing plant in Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New jobs are coming to Macon-Bibb County.  A company called Guard-Buildings, LLC is announcing plans to open a 23,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County.  The Florida based company manufactures industrial modular shelters and plans to initially hire 25 employees and invest $2,000,000.00.  This facility will be Guard-Buildings’ third manufacturing plant.

The company will take over a building at 1564 Waterville Road. They are in the process of hiring people now.

Guard-Buildings has been in business for than two decades. Guard-Buildings has supplies high-quality, pre-engineered, all-structural framed, prefabricated guard houses, attendant booths and weather shelters to military, manufacturing, commercial, residential, educational, parks, transportation, and municipal customers.

Guard-Buildings’ small pre-assembled industrial quality buildings meet all building codes including Miami-Dade, the toughest in the country. In recent years, Guard Buildings has expanded to other small building opportunities including parking booths, valet booths, ATM Enclosures, smoking shelters, bus stops, Diesel Exhaust Fluid Enclosures (DEF) enclosures and fire rated pump enclosures.

“We are really excited to get production started in Macon. Macon-Bibb has worked well with us and has a good enthusiastic workforce,” said Guard-Buildings’ President, John Shults.

Macon-Bibb County Mayor, Robert A.B. Reichert said, “I am thrilled that Guard Buildings has decided to locate their new manufacturing plant here in Macon-Bibb County.  They are a thriving and successful company and have a reputation for excellence. I’m grateful to the Macon Economic Development Commission for introducing them to our community and explaining why we will be a great location choice for them.”  Reichert added, “I’m confident that their decision to locate their new facility here in our community will be mutually beneficial.”

“We are delighted that Guard-Buildings has decided that Macon-Bibb County is the right place for their new facility. This location is another testament to the strong leadership and teamwork among the economic development entities here in Macon-Bibb County,” said Macon Economic Development Commission board chair, Starr Purdue.

“The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Business Services Unit is helping Guard Buildings recruit through Employ Georgia, the agency’s online recruiting service,” according to Sam Hall. “We look forward to working with Guard Buildings as they ramp up their Macon-Bibb operation,” continues Hall.

People interested in applying can call 888-862-1293 Toll free.