Italian Manufacturer To Open Facility In Gwinnett County

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Rivacold, a manufacturer of refrigeration systems, will create 140 jobs and invest $5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Buford.

“We are honored to welcome Rivacold to Georgia with the opening of their first U.S. facility in Buford,” Kemp said in a news release. “Rivacold will join a booming manufacturing industry in our state, and I am excited for the opportunities this new facility will create for hardworking Georgians in Gwinnett County.”

Headquartered in Montecchio, Italy, Rivacold currently employs 1,200 worldwide. Its products are used in a variety of sectors including food retail, medical, vending machines, and the dairy industry, the release added.

“After 53 years of leading refrigeration innovation design and service in Europe, Rivacold is excited to establish itself in the North American market,” Doug Schmidt, president of Rivacold North America, added. “Our proven, unique advantage is our ability to provide cooling solutions which are customized to the application’s need. Throughout our experience, we’ve learned that the only way to serve customers properly is to have local design and manufacturing to meet the rapidly changing demands of our customer base. For that reason, we are excited to announce our commitment to the North American market, the State of Georgia, and Gwinnett County with the opening of our production facility this summer in Buford.”