PEAK Precision invests $3M to establish manufacturing plant in Kentucky
PEAK Precision Manufacturing has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The company, which manufactures precision-machined components, will invest $3 million into the project, creating 24 new jobs. The 21,000-square-foot leased facility will feature new production equipment, and operations are expected to begin in 2025.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Kyle Allen, president of PEAK Precision, said, “PEAK Precision Manufacturing is poised to be a great addition to the Bowling Green industrial community. We are incredibly grateful for the support from both the state and local levels, helping make this initial transition seamless from the beginning. We look forward to serving industrial manufacturers both locally and globally for many years to come.”
Steve Allen, PEAK Precision CEO, added, “Our team is ready to leverage our expertise in CNC machining and mass production to meet pressing manufacturing needs within our industry. We have been fortunate to secure initial contracts during the start-up phase, and we look forward to utilizing our outstanding leadership team to help take this company to new heights in a very short amount of time.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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