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Fayette Expansion

The aviation parts company is
intentional in its support of the local
community. Giving back is part of their
corporate culture.
“We give credit to the companies that
have helped us with our expansion,”
Faruqi said. “We deliberately chose local
companies including Forza (construction),
Jefferson (architecture), and Brent
Scarbrough (site work).”

CertainTeed
Located in Peachtree City since 1976,
roofing shingle manufacturer CertainTeed
announced a $100 million expansion back
in May 2022, to take place over a two- to
three-year period. The project is on track.
The growth adds more than 65,000
Aventure Aviation
square feet of manufacturing and
warehouse space and equipment, all
Faruqi said the company has plans to construction will be “moving forward after
part of parent company Saint-Gobain’s
occupy the third floor, which includes a tenant is secured.” With other large
global Grow and Impact strategy. Upon
16,000 square feet of office space plus an aviation and aerospace companies and
open patio area and cafeteria that will be their subsidiaries in the area, Faruqi sees
shared with second-floor tenants. the Phase II building as an ideal hub for the
industry or other company seeking a high
“The patio will overlook end location in Southpark International
Hole #2 and Hole #3 Industrial Park.
Aventure Aviation’s current primary
of Planterra Club golf
office will remain. It overlooks Hole #1 at
course,” Faruqi said. Planterra, said Faruqi. Upon completion,

“It’s a beautiful view.” the expansion will create new jobs. Faruqi
reported that recruiters are already
The foundation for the Phase II building assisting with the 20 new positions they
has been poured but Faruqi noted will add to their team of 45 worldwide.

22 Fayette County SOURCE Magazine • Issue 1 • 2025