GE Appliances Completes Roper Plant Expansion

Luther Ingram, Roper’s executive director and plant manager, stands before one of two new high-volume, flexible manufacturing lines that can produce either gas, electric or induction ranges as dictated by demand.

Brings U.S. investment to $3.5B since 2016

YSN Staff 

GE Appliances has completed a $180 million upgrade of its Roper Corp. cooking products facility in LaFayette, Ga. 

The capital was used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, expand production capacity and accelerate the launch of innovative new products, including its new, more affordable GE Profile induction range, the company said, 

See: GE Induction Production Heating Up in Georgia 

The investment, which included an additional $60 million above initial plans, underscores GE’s “Built for America” commitment to U.S. manufacturing, the company said. Since 2106, the Louisville, Ky.-based manufacturer has poured over $3.5 billion into infrastructure, technology and new product development across its U.S. operations. 

Georgia Made

“We’re investing in American manufacturing, right here in Georgia,” said Luther Ingram, executive director and plant manager at Roper Corp. “By combining advanced automation with the skills and dedication of our local team, we’re creating high-quality jobs, launching breakthrough products and ensuring that ‘Georgia Made’ ranges are being shipped to homes across the country.” 

Among the enhancements, the plant’s new high-volume production lines can produce gas, electric or induction ranges and flex to meet customer demand. The new assembly lines also feature advanced manufacturing technology, including robotic cells that assemble glass cooktops, program control boards and rotate units for easier final assembly. 

Indeed, robotics use has more than tripled at Roper, improving efficiency and employee ergonomics, GE said. 

Opened in 1973, the Roper plant is one of the largest employers in northwest Georgia. The facility has 15 production lines that produce cooktops, wall ovens and ranges under the Monogram, Café GE Profile and GE brands. The plant is vertically integrated, encompassing stamping, paint, enamel, welding, graphics and production, all under one roof. 

“We’re not just building appliances,” added Ingram. “We’re building careers, strengthening communities and powering the future of American industry.” 

Roper is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GE Appliances. 

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