Verified Nov 2026
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West Point, Georgia
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Since 2006
Kia Georgia, Inc. is a vehicle manufacturing plant headquartered in West Point, Georgia, United States. Founded in 2006, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The plant assembles Kia models and, in a recent development, the company and VPS completed a solar canopy and hail protection project at the site, announced in April 2026. The company is privately held and is ISO 14001 certified.
Kia Georgia, Inc. at a glance
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2006
Headquarters
West Point, Georgia
Certifications
ISO 14001
Import activity
7671
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
7671
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
South Korea · China · India · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kia Georgia, Inc..
What this tells a buyer
Customs records list 7,671 shipments, with South Korea, China, and India among the top origins.
The company reports capabilities in assembly, welding, electronics, powertrain, steel, chassis, interior, and coating work, and holds ISO 14001 certification.
The plant is part of the Kia group and is reported as a customer of Georgia Power, with a 2,200-acre production site.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
20 years in operation (founded 2006).
7,671 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kia Georgia, Inc. is a vehicle manufacturing plant headquartered in West Point, Georgia, United States. Founded in 2006, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The plant assembles Kia models and, in a recent development, the company and VPS completed a solar canopy and hail protection project at the site, announced in April 2026. The company is privately held and is ISO 14001 certified.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2006 |
Headquarters | West Point, Georgia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Certifications | ISO 14001 |
What Kia Georgia, Inc. makes
The company reports capabilities in assembly, welding, electronics, powertrain, steel, chassis, interior, and coating work, and holds ISO 14001 certification.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Welding, Electronics, Powertrain, Steel, Chassis, Interior, Coating (source: kiageorgia.com).
Certifications
Kia Georgia, Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — kiageorgia.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records list 7,671 shipments, with South Korea, China, and India among the top origins. US customs bill-of-lading records list 7671 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · China · India · Singapore.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Kia — reported by georgiapower.com
Latest developments
2026-06-03 — HMGMA and Kia America Celebrate Production of Kia Sportage Hybrid - HMGMA (hmgma.com)
2026-04-24 — Georgia Power Supports Landmark Kia Solar Canopy Project (georgiapower.com)
2026-04-24 — Kia Georgia and VPS Complete Landmark Automotive Hail Protection and Solar Canopy Project - Kia Georgia (kiageorgia.com)
2026-02-24 — Kia Georgia celebrates trio of major milestones, including Start of Production for 2027 Kia Telluride - Kia Georgia (kiageorgia.com)
2025-03-11 — Vehicle Protection Structures Partners with Kia to Install (globenewswire.com)
2024-11-21 — Kia Georgia Adding EV6 Production to its Lineup - Kia Georgia (kiageorgia.com)
Company details
The plant is part of the Kia group and is reported as a customer of Georgia Power, with a 2,200-acre production site. Kia Georgia, Inc. was founded in 2006, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in West Point, Georgia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 20 years in operation (founded 2006). 7,671 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kia Georgia, Inc. do?
Kia Georgia, Inc. is a vehicle manufacturing plant headquartered in West Point, Georgia, United States. Founded in 2006, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The plant assembles Kia models and, in a recent development, the company and VPS completed a solar canopy and hail protection project at the site, announced in April 2026. The company is privately held and is ISO 14001 certified.
Where is Kia Georgia, Inc. headquartered?
Kia Georgia, Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Georgia (7777 Kia Pkwy, West Point, Georgia, 31833-4897).
When was Kia Georgia, Inc. founded?
Kia Georgia, Inc. was founded in 2006.
How big is Kia Georgia, Inc.?
Kia Georgia, Inc. has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
What certifications does Kia Georgia, Inc. hold?
Kia Georgia, Inc. lists ISO 14001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kia Georgia, Inc. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 7671 inbound shipments for Kia Georgia, Inc., with top origins including South Korea · China · India · Singapore.
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