Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and MD Carts, LLC officials announced Tuesday the company will invest more than $10 million to expand its presence in Northeast Tennessee.
MD Carts will locate a new manufacturing facility in Johnson City, which will house 200 new jobs upon completion of the project. The company will move into the former Q.E.P. building, once a Johnson City flooring plant.
The new location will significantly expand the company69制片厂制作传媒檚 employment across both Washington and Sullivan Counties and will allow for larger production capacity of its current golf cart line.
MD Carts was founded in Kingsport. The 200-job expansion will increase the company69制片厂制作传媒檚 total employment to more than 250 in the next five years.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported 8 economic development projects in Washington County, resulting in approximately 160 job commitments and nearly $100 million in capital investments.
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TMECD Commissioner McWhorter echoed Lee69制片厂制作传媒檚 sentiments.
69制片厂制作传媒淭ennessee is defined by the brands that call our state home, and we are grateful that MD Carts has chosen to expand in Northeast Tennessee with its largest expansion to date,69制片厂制作传媒 he said. 69制片厂制作传媒淚 am proud to take part in announcing this significant win for both Johnson City and Washington County and look forward to seeing the growth MD Carts experiences here.69制片厂制作传媒
MD Carts CEO David Hatley is looking forward to expansion of his business.
69制片厂制作传媒淛ohnson City and the State of Tennessee have been vital in LPI69制片厂制作传媒檚 path of becoming the largest hot tub manufacturer in the USA,69制片厂制作传媒 Hatley said. 69制片厂制作传媒淲e are now looking forward to creating the same rapid growth in our new EV golf cart manufacturing business. The employee base and advantages Johnson City offers are second to none in our eyes, and we are thankful to be a part of it.69制片厂制作传媒
Johnson City Economic Development Director Alicia Summers is also excited about the expansion.
"The establishment of the MD Carts facility brings significant investment and job opportunities, highlighting Johnson City as a top choice for innovative manufacturing,69制片厂制作传媒 she said. 69制片厂制作传媒淢D Carts69制片厂制作传媒 investment in our city will generate positive ripple effects throughout our local economy and community."
TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley praised MD Carts69制片厂制作传媒 decision to expand.
69制片厂制作传媒淭VA and BrightRidge congratulate MD Carts on its decision to establish operations and create new jobs in Johnson City. Helping attract and retain quality jobs and investment in the region is fundamental to TVA69制片厂制作传媒檚 mission of service,69制片厂制作传媒 he said. 听69制片厂制作传媒淲e are proud to partner with the City of Johnson City, Washington County Economic Development Council and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to further that mission and celebrate this announcement together.69制片厂制作传媒
State Sen. Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) was also excited about the company69制片厂制作传媒檚 expansion.
69制片厂制作传媒淚 am very pleased to see this Northeast Tennessee company expanding and creating 200 new jobs in Washington County,69制片厂制作传媒 he said. 69制片厂制作传媒淐ongratulations to MD Carts on their expansion. I appreciate our local and state officials and all who helped secure these jobs. I look forward to continuing to partner with them in our efforts to bring new and better paying jobs to Tennesseans.69制片厂制作传媒
State Rep. Tim Hicks (R-Gray) echoed Crowe.
69制片厂制作传媒淢D Carts has been a phenomenal business partner in the Tri-Cities, and I69制片厂制作传媒檓 thrilled they are expanding their operations in Johnson City. Citizens will soon have 200 new quality jobs to help them advance in their careers and provide for their families. Thank you to the leaders who made this possible, and I look forward to seeing their continued success.69制片厂制作传媒
MD Carts, LLC was founded in 2021 by Hatley with the mission of creating the leading golf cart manufacturing concern in the U.S., capitalizing on the growing trend in neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) and other specialty recreational carts.听 MD Carts is dedicated to creating opportunities for further growth and prosperity in the region through the creation of high-quality jobs.
At its Johnson City production facility, MD Carts manufactures a line of golf carts and other specialty recreational carts with function, style and sophisticated appearances. MD Carts will sell its products directly to consumers at its more than 80 company owned retail locations across the U.S. and online through its website, .
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. For more, go to .
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