Shinsung invests $53.5M to build energy storage system manufacturing facility in Kentucky
Shinsung ST USA, a subsidiary of Shinsung Delta-Tech, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Simpson County, Kentucky. The plant will be located in the Henderson Interstate Industrial Park in Franklin, Kentucky. The company, which specializes in energy storage solutions, is investing $53.5 million into the project, which will create 100 new jobs.
The new facility will focus on manufacturing key components for energy storage systems, such as heat sinks and other essential parts for energy storage system containers. The plant is projected to generate annual sales revenue of $200 million over the next decade, contributing significantly to the local economy. The facility will span 300,000 square feet and is expected to be a vital part of the region’s economic growth.
The facility will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies that will help streamline production processes and ensure high-quality standards. The plant’s operations will further strengthen Kentucky's growing reputation as a hub for manufacturing and technology. Shinsung ST USA’s expansion into the U.S. market with this project marks an important step in the company's global strategy, which will support both local businesses and the broader economic landscape of Kentucky.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, said, “Manufacturing and technology are both key to Kentucky’s economic success, and Shinsung’s new investment will strengthen these key industries in the commonwealth. This project will provide great job opportunities to our people, grow the local economy in Simpson County and expand our state’s footprint in this key energy storage sector. I want to welcome Shinsung to Kentucky, and I look forward to their success for many years to come.”
Simpson County Judge/Executive Mason Barnes added, “This $53 million investment by Shinsung ST USA represents a tremendous opportunity for Simpson County. The creation of 100 new jobs in the manufacturing of ESS battery heat sinks signifies a major step forward for our economic development and demonstrates the strength of our workforce. The company’s choice of a 300,000-square-foot facility in the Henderson Interstate Industrial Park highlights the attractiveness of our location and infrastructure. We are excited to partner with Shinsung ST USA and support their growth and success within our community.”
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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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