Ball bearing company bringing 65 jobs to Screven County

SYLVANIA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A ball bearing company plans to invest $17.6 million in a new production facility in Screven County, creating 65 new jobs over the next several years.

Preciball USA designs and manufactures precision and industrial balls for industrial use.

The company’s products are used in applications such as bearings, pumps, valves, swivel joints and more.

Preciball USA’s primary offices, which will remain open, are located in Pooler.

“Preciball USA is one of the small-to-medium-sized manufacturers whose products are critical to entire industries that call Georgia home, and we are proud of their continued growth in the No. 1 state to do business,” said Gov. Brian Kemp.

Preciball USA’s new manufacturing facility will be located at the Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development-certified Screven County Industrial Park in Sylvania.

The company will be hiring for positions such as management, engineering, quality technicians, industrial maintenance, and production roles. Hiring is expected to begin in 2027, and interested individuals can learn more at www.preciballusa.com.

“Preciball USA’s decision to invest in Screven County is a strong vote of confidence in our workforce, our industrial infrastructure, and our long-term vision for growth,” said Stephen Milner, chairman of the Screven County Development Authority. “This project reflects years of preparation at the Screven County Industrial Park, and we are proud to support a precision manufacturer that brings high-quality jobs and long-term economic value to our community.”

Preciball USA is a manufacturer of precision ball bearings serving demanding industrial and specialized engineering markets. The company is part of the Precision Ball Group, a global organization rooted in the centuries-old industrial heritage of Belgium’s Peltzer & Fils Group, whose origins trace back to the early 18th century.