Toyota invests $922M to build advanced paint facility in Kentucky
Toyota Kentucky has announced plans to build a new advanced paint facility in Kentucky. The automotive company will invest $922 million into the project, which is designed to improve operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance the quality of vehicle finishes. According to Toyota Kentucky, the new plant will add 1 million square-feet of capacity while simultaneously helping the company cut carbon emissions by 30% and water usage by 1.5 million gallons per year. The facility, which is expected to be operational in 2027, will help Toyota Kentucky increase flexibility for future vehicle production, reduce production lead time, improve process accuracy, and offer more diverse color options.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Kerry Creech, president of Toyota Kentucky, said, “Not only will our customers get the dynamic and stylish exterior finishes they love, but Toyota’s commitment to advanced paint technologies goes beyond aesthetics. It encompasses efficiency, sustainability and quality, leading the industry in environmentally responsible manufacturing.”
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear added, “Kentucky and Toyota have formed a winning partnership over the past 40 years that has been transformational for families throughout the commonwealth, and this latest investment builds on that tradition of success. Thank you to the leaders at Toyota for once again investing in Kentucky and our incredible workforce.”
Manufacturers investing in Kentucky
Greenville Manufacturing Kentucky invests $16.2M to open new production facility in Kentucky
The investment will fund new equipment, as well as increased operational space to meet growing consumer demand and company growth.
L2 Aviation invests $12.2M to establish manufacturing operations in Kentucky
L2 Aviation intends to locate in an existing office and production facility, as well as a hangar at CVG Airport.
Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing invests $712M to open new facility in Kentucky
Production at the new plant is expected to begin in 2025.
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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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