Articles Tagged with ''Kentucky manufacturing''

RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY—Dr. Schneider Automotive Systems Inc. plans to build a $29 million assembly plant here, creating 155 jobs.

FULTON, KY—Kayser Automotive Systems will spend $17.5 million to build an assembly plant here. Expected to employ 121 people, the facility will produce parts for engines and fuel tanks.

WINCHESTER, KY—J&T Munitions has begun construction of a $3.6 million expansion project at its assembly plant here. The company also plans to add 15 full-time jobs.

ERLANGER, KY—Jacobs Automation, which makes modular assembly conveyors based on linear motors, is slated to create 26 jobs and invest more than $1.7 million to build a new facility here.

GEORGETOWN, KY—Toyota plans to invest $531 million to expand its assembly plant here and add approximately 750 employees.

HENDERSON, KY—Faucet manufacturer Sunspring America Inc. is investing $1.2 million to expand its assembly plant here and add up to 15 new jobs over the next three years.

LEXINGTON, KY—Kentucky’s automotive industry enjoyed a banner year in 2012, with annual production reaching more than 1 million vehicles for the first time since 2007.

BOWLING GREEN, KY—For the first time, the GM’s Corvette assembly plant will also produce some of the high-performance engines for the sports car.

MURRAY, KY—German automotive supplier Iwis is planning to open a $12.5 million assembly plant here, creating 75 jobs.

BOWLING GREEN, KY—GM will hire 170 workers for temporary jobs at its Corvette assembly plant here. The jobs will last anywhere from four to 18 months.