Post-consumer recycled furniture manufacturer SoPoly will create approximately 200 jobs as it expands its operations in Eastman, Georgia and celebrates its one-year anniversary. The company has already begun hiring for new positions and plans to invest $5 million in their operation due to demand for their outdoor furniture.
“SoPoly’s rapid expansion is a testament to the people of Georgia, and an impressive reminder of all the opportunities for growth available in rural Georgia,” Governor Brian P. Kemp said in a release. “We have been laser-focused on supporting high-quality rural jobs, and I congratulate SoPoly and the community of Eastman in developing a project that will have a positive long-term effect for the hardworking Georgians in Dodge County.”
In addition to outdoor Adirondack chairs and chaise lounges, SoPoly also manufactures outdoor dining sets and side tables. All of the company’s 100 percent recycled plastic products are weather and fade-resistant and carry a 20-year warranty for residential use or a 5-year commercial warranty.
“The SoPoly team is proud to offer high quality outdoor furniture that centers around our mission to bring family and friends together,” says Robert Pruitt, SoPoly president and CEO. “To think that our first chair was sold in April 2021 to now having a network of over 300 dealers in 16 states and three countries has been amazing. We intend to continue providing American products and jobs right here in Georgia and look forward to our future together.”
After opening in January 2021, SoPoly currently employs 30 at their 70,000-square-foot facility located at 105 Industrial Boulevard in Eastman. The company will be hiring for positions in their extrusion, routing, and assembly departments. Individuals interested in learning more or joining the company should visit www.sopoly.com/pages/sopoly-careers.
