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German Karmaker Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF-277%) announced Plans Thursday to consolidate their American operations by moving 500 jobs on sand sources, Georgia – north of Atlanta; 400 jobs will come from Michigan, where the company closes its financial services department in Farmington Hills, suburban city northwest of Detroit. He will take place in the next 18 months.

American division of Mercedes-Benz, which built-in 1965. year based in Atlanta from 2018. years and employs about 800 people. It plans to build a new facility for research and development in the area. They are now second-largest market For cars Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Benz minibuses around the world.

Governor Brian Kemp said, “We are excited that the job creator that already has close links to Georgia doubles and grows his presence here.”

Georgia is on his way to becoming a key car center in American Porsche (Vwagy-2.90%) opened the seat of the North American inward 1998. Need (Hymtf-1,90%) open His first North American plant at the west section of 2010. years. Recently Hyundai opened the EV factory in March 2025. Year, plaintment It as “the largest economic development project in the state history (…).

Again in Michigan, the Mercedes-Benz spokesman said Detroit free press that the company maintains 180 business and development work in the state. “This number will grow to up to 200 total technical roles in Michigan for Mercedes-Benz,” Melinda Mernovage communication director said. “The roles left by Michigan are not fired, and all employees will have the opportunity to pass in to the Atlanta headquarters.”