DEVELON and Hyundai CE open new North American customization plant in Brunswick, Georgia

Hyundai CE, DEVELON, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen executives joined to cut the ribbon on their new North American customization plant in Brunswick, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 4. DEVELON, Hyundai CE and Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a global logistics and shipping company, have had a long-standing relationship, and will continue by collaborating in the relocation and operation of this new facility.  

Facilities that grow with increased customer demand 

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment will be able to manage assembly work and modifications required by North American dealers and their customers through this consolidated customization plant. The center's primary purpose is to streamline the machine delivery process while maintaining adequate inventory. 

DEVELON's first North American customization center opened July 2019, also in collaboration with Wallenius Wilhelmsen. 

"Our new customization plant in Brunswick will allow us to expedite our services for our dealers and our customers," says Chris Jeong, president and CEO at DEVELON. "It's a much larger facility than the previous customization plant, with dedicated space for our machines, and will better meet the custom needs of our dealers and our customers with an array of final assembly options."

New capabilities for faster equipment deliveries 

Hyundai CE and DEVELON employees, in coordination with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, will manage the final assembly and configuration of construction equipment, ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained. The new facility is 50 percent larger than the current customization plant in Savannah, Georgia, offering enhanced production capabilities, a dedicated machine storage yard and an expanded indoor warehouse.

The customization facility in Brunswick is located close to Interstate 95, allowing for convenient transportation once machines are ready for shipment, optimizing delivery lead times. DEVELON maintains its North American headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia, including a parts distribution center for readily available machine parts. 

"This state-of-the-art facility will help us reduce the lead time needed to get fully assembled machines to our customers," said Stan Park, president and CEO, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America.  

The HD Hyundai customization team will outfit excavators with standard or long arms and mass or standard buckets, depending on customer requirements. Additional customization include outfitting machines with additional cameras, 2D machine guidance or making them Trimble 3D-ready.