ROSWELL, GA -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development on Thursday announced that Kamstrup, a leading supplier of intelligent energy and water metering solutions, will create 52 jobs in the company's new North American headquarters in Roswell.

Headquartered in Skanderborg, Denmark, Kamstrup manufacturers high-tech solutions provider of water, district heat and electricity intelligent metering solutions for commercial and residential use. The company employs more than 1,200 people worldwide.

"Georgia has become a magnet for international companies who are looking to expand their reach in North America," said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. "We are excited that Kamstrup has chosen Georgia - this announcement puts a spotlight on the continued strong relationship between Georgia and Denmark."

The new location in Roswell will serve as the company's North American headquarters. "By the rapidly growing sales in (the) USA and (the) need for a production plant in North America, Atlanta and Fulton County was the natural choice," said Kamstrup CEO Lars Bo Kristensen. "We see an increasing need and interest for intelligent and accurate water metering solutions for the water utilities. But also the individual consumer has an increased focus on the usage, as the cost for clean water increases year by year."

GDEcD Director of International Investment Nico Wijnberg represented the Global Commerce division in partnership with the Danish Trade Commission in Atlanta, Roswell Inc., Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app). "Kamstrup is another great example on how well differentiated and advanced Danish technology faces a huge potential in the USA," said Danish Trade Commissioner Carsten Rosendahl. "Their new production facility in Georgia will form the perfect foundation for utilizing this moving forward."

Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc, the city's economic development arm, said the organization is "proud" to have the company locate its North American headquarters in Roswell.

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"This project is a great example of the impact strong collaboration by state, regional and local economic development agencies has in landing quality, innovative companies in our region," Stroud added. "We are thrilled to have Kamstrup make its home in our city."