Aalto Scientific creates 80 jobs in Putnam County

ATLANTA — Aalto Scientific, a manufacturer in the medical diagnostics industry, will create 80 jobs and invest $9 million into a new manufacturing facility in Eatonton.

“Aalto Scientific’s expansion in Georgia demonstrates the strength and vitality of our life sciences sector,” Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said in a statement. “Manufacturing is a key element in this industry and in maintaining Georgia as the No. 1 state in which to do business. This project shows our continued commitment to the companies and workforce that call our state home and I am proud that Aalto Scientific chose to locate here.”

The planned construction will be the first project to locate to Rock Eagle Technology Park, a 150-acre development park located at 1100 Madison Road. Aalto Scientific will construct a 76,000-square-foot production and warehouse facility, as well as a 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to house its subsidiary, AUDIT MicroControlstm.