Toyota Boshoku America opens new $225 million Kentucky auto interior plant
The Hopkinsville factory, according to a statement from the Kentucky governor’s office, will host 157 new full-time jobs. TBA produces automotive systems like seats, door trims, substrate and carpets for Toyota, BMW and Subaru, and the Hopkinsville plant produces seat frame mechanism parts, including seat tracks, recliners and gear motors. Production at the factory started in November.
It’s not the company’s first Kentucky factory. TBA already has three other full production plants in the state, in Bardstown, Harrodsburg and Lebanon, Kentucky. According to the governor’s office, TBA will employ 1,100 people in Kentucky including Hopkinsville employees.
What people are saying
“Today’s opening marks more than a new manufacturing facility – it reflects our commitment to innovation, resilience and long-term growth,” said Shunichi Iwamori, president & CEO of TBA. “Just as importantly, it strengthens our partnership with this community, where we are dedicated to creating opportunities and contributing to shared prosperity.”
“The future has never been brighter for the commonwealth’s manufacturing and automotive sectors,” said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. “I am proud to be here today celebrating TBA and this incredible investment in Hopkinsville and the Western Kentucky region that is creating 157 new jobs for our people. This new facility marks an exciting next step for TBA and I want to thank the company’s leadership for their commitment to Kentucky and our workforce.”
“The city of Hopkinsville is proud to be the New Kentucky Home for Toyota Boshoku in Western Kentucky,” said Hopkinsville Mayor James Knight. “We welcome the company and its leadership to our growing manufacturing family, which includes 75 industries, 24 international companies and several Japanese automotive firms. As the company officially cuts the ribbon on its new facility, we reaffirm our full support and commitment to ensuring its long-term success in our community.”
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