French electrical component maker opens factory in Gwinnett with 300 jobs

Socomec, a French industrial group specializing in electrical systems for critical infrastructure like hospitals and data centers, has officially inaugurated its new $10 million manufacturing facility in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Located on Shawnee Industrial Way, just outside Suwanee city limits, the facility is expected to create 300 jobs. The ribbon-cutting ceremony follows Socomec's initial announcement of its expansion plans last November. The company, which launched its U.S. subsidiary in 2009, will utilize the new plant to bolster its production capabilities in the American market.