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Amadas Industries expands in Albany

The Albany Dougherty Economic Development Commission has announced that AMADAS Industries, a  manufacturer of advanced harvest systems for peanuts, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Albany, bringing three new product lines to Georgia. The company expects to invest $10 million in Dougherty County due to this expansion, including sixteen new manufacturing, service, and engineering jobs.

Through this expansion, AMADAS plans to produce all peanut diggers and lifters in the Dougherty County facility. Additional products planned to transition to Albany include stalk puller choppers and large peanut combine accessories. AMADAS is also expanding its service department in Albany to enhance its customer support. The additional manufacturing capacity is expected to reduce lead times on many fabricated parts.

 “We are proud to be making this significant investment in our facility, our team, and our community in Southwest Georgia.  We are committed to growth in the heart of peanut country to better serve the farmers and farm equipment dealers who are our valued customers.  We have been a corporate citizen in Albany for 50 years, and we are excited to grow our operations and infrastructure here, thanks to the business-friendly economic development teams at the City of Albany and the State of Georgia,” said AMADAS Industries President Jimmy Adams.

The decision to expand in Dougherty County was driven by several factors, including the area's fertile agricultural landscape, skilled workforce, and supportive business environment.  By increasing its presence, AMADAS aims to enhance its capacity to serve farmers and stakeholders across the United States, bolstering agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Georgia is also home to Kelley Manufacturing Co., which has been building peanuut harvesting equipment since 1966. The Tifton-based company is owned by a Georgia family and employs more than 210 employees year round.

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