Americus: Industrial Machining Services is creating 30 jobs at a new plant to manufacture truck lifts.

Augusta: Kendall Healthcare is receiving Quick Start training for some of its employees. The company makes surgical dressings and other healthcare-related products.

Covington: PACTIV Corp. is expanding its operation that makes polystyrene foam products, creating 15 jobs.

Cordele: U.S. Timber is locating here, creating 65 jobs at a facility to produce finished lumber.

Eastman: Pace American is adding 150 jobs in an expansion of its plant that manufactures cargo and enclosed trailers.

Ellaville: New Heights, which makes hydraulic hunting stands and mobile security units, is expanding operations and adding 20 jobs.

Emerson: Enforcer Products is adding 50 jobs in an expansion of its plant, which manufactures insecticides, pesticides and plumbing chemicals.

Fairburn: Adesa Corp. is expanding and hiring 100 people for its automotive refurbishment and remarketing operation.

Hawkinsville: Hollingsworth & Vose is expanding, adding 20 jobs at a plant that makes paper for air and oil filters.

Hazlehurst: BP Fabrics and Fibers, which makes carpet backing, is receiving Quick Start training for some of its employees.

LaGrange: American Home Shield, a founder in the home warranty and repair industry, is opening a customer service center that will employ up to 400 people within one to two years.

Oakwood: Zua Autoparts, a Germany-based auto parts manufacturer, is adding 46 jobs.

Scottdale: Ceradyne is receiving Quick Start training for the manufacturing process of fused silica ceramics, which are supplied to industrial, electronics, aerospace and defense markets.

Stockbridge: William Carter Co. is opening a new distribution center for children’s clothes, creating 40 jobs.

Warrenton: Wheland Foundry is locating here, hiring 50 people at a plant that produces automotive casings.