Novelis Inc. brought more jobs than expected when it moved its North American headquarters from Cleveland to Atlanta, the Atlanta Development Authority reported Wednesday.
ADA gave the aluminum products company a $150,000 relocation grant and Novelis announced in February 2010 it would expand its Atlanta headquarters while consolidating operations from Cleveland. At the time, it said it would add 135 new jobs over two years.
Novelis has instead added 150 new jobs and kept 90.
“We’re delighted that we could help entice Novelis to expand its Atlanta headquarters. We look forward to a long-term relationship with the company as it continues to grow,” said Gregg Simon, manager of business engagement for ADA, in a statement. ”The Deal Closing Fund has been an instrumental tool in convincing businesses like Wipro, Kemira, Habitat for Humanity and the College Football Hall of Fame to locate in the city of Atlanta.”