Mercedes-Benz expanding North American headquarters in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. - Mercedes-Benz plans to expand its footprint in Georgia and add more jobs in metro Atlanta, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.
The governor said they will add up to 500 jobs to the “1MB” facility in Sandy Springs and create a “future state-of-the-art” research and development facility.
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“Georgia continues to lead the way in the future of mobility and technical innovation, attracting world-class companies like Mercedes-Benz that are driving the automotive industry forward,” Kemp said. “We’re excited that a job creator that already has close ties to Georgia is doubling down on that choice and growing their presence here in the best state for business and opportunity.”
According to Mercedes-Benz, the “1MB” facility currently has about 800 people working there since opening in 2018.
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With the expansion, the Sandy Springs facility will house the existing sales and financial services teams and corporate positions.
“We thank the State of Georgia for its in deepening Mercedes-Benz’s roots in the Atlanta area as we bring even more talented team to this world-class city,” said Jason Hoff, CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America. “This strengthens our position for continued growth and reinforces our established commitment to the U.S. market. Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market, and ensure the best customer experience.”
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Mercedes-Benz expects the move to be completed by August 2026.
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