Jered Expands Capacity with Strategic Facility Acquisition in Brunswick, GA
Brunswick, GA – September 4, 2025 – Jered, a PAR Systems Company, announced today the purchase of a 36,120-square-foot facility on 6 acres in the Brunswick-McBride Industrial Park in Brunswick, Georgia. This strategic acquisition significantly increases the company’s manufacturing and storage capacity to meet growing customer demand.
This investment follows Jered’s previously announced 100,000-square-foot expansion at its Headquarters, scheduled for completion in 2025, underscoring the company’s momentum and long-term commitment to strengthening its manufacturing footprint.
"We are answering the call to restore shipbuilding capabilities within the U.S.. This investment expands our capacity and strengthens our ability to deliver the highest level of performance and reliability for our customers. With this growth, we are better positioned to meet the evolving needs of our naval partners while supporting economic growth here in Georgia.”
- Rich Partenio - President, Jered
The expansion is driven by a surge in orders tied to the prioritization of shipbuilding by the U.S. and allied nations, along with Jered’s expanded product offerings and enhanced performance capabilities. The new Brunswick facility will be utilized to support the manufacturing and storage of both new and existing products.
“We are answering the call to restore shipbuilding capabilities within the U.S.,” said Rich Partenio, President of Jered. “This investment expands our capacity and strengthens our ability to deliver the highest level of performance and reliability for our customers. With this growth, we are better positioned to meet the evolving needs of our naval partners while supporting economic growth here in Georgia.”
Jered’s continued investments highlight its role as a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy and allied shipbuilding initiatives. The new facility will complement the headquarters expansion, enabling the company to increase capacity, accelerate production, and support the delivery of mission-critical systems to naval partners worldwide.
About Jered
Jered supports the mission of naval partners by creating and delivering innovative mission-critical systems and maintaining ship readiness. The company provides marine customers with specialty equipment, cargo handling systems, and deck machinery while combining its strong engineering expertise with comprehensive heavy fabrication capabilities. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Jered continues to lead in first-of-their-kind product development, including Anchor Windlasses, Aircraft Elevators, and Stern Gates.
Founded in 1946, Jered employs more than 200 people, and its products have been used on every U.S. Navy Surface Combatant Class ship since World War II. In 2005, Jered was acquired by PAR Systems, an automation solutions provider specializing in high-precision automated and robotic systems. PAR Systems serves industries including life sciences, aerospace, nuclear, and marine. Jered is headquartered in Brunswick, GA, USA. To learn more, visit www.jered.com.
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