In 2014, Columbus, Georgia was recognized by Global Trade Magazine as one of the best cities in the United States for Site Selection Assistance — a distinction that put the city on the map for businesses evaluating where to establish or expand operations. The recognition highlighted the work of the Valley Partnership, a regional economic development organization that has been instrumental in attracting investment and supporting business growth in the Columbus-Phenix City metro area.
The accolades weren't just ceremonial. Around the same time, Pratt & Whitney announced the construction of a massive 100,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Columbus, and the region had attracted over $3 billion in new investment. These numbers reflect a city that was actively building the infrastructure, workforce, and business environment needed to compete on a global stage. For AnkerPak, the recognition validated what we had already experienced firsthand: Columbus is a strategic powerhouse for manufacturing and logistics.
Located within a three-day ground transport window of over 70% of the US population, and positioned near the Port of Savannah — one of the busiest seaports in the country — Columbus offers a logistics advantage that few cities can match. It's this combination of location, workforce, and business-friendly environment that made Columbus the right home for AnkerPak from the very beginning, and it's why we continue to invest and expand here.