Governor Andy Beshear has announced that Toyota Boshoku America Inc. will invest more than $225 million to build a new facility in Hopkinsville and create 157 jobs. The new facility will include a 365,400-square-foot building pad on 49 acres in Christian County. According to media partner 14News, the plant will be the first TBA location globally to be considered a “Smart Plant.” Officials say the facility will employ innovative, cutting-edge technologies such as advanced robotics, planning and automation to streamline processes, reduce waste and enhance productivity to maximize efficiency and operations. The expansion will add to Kentucky’s manufacturing sector, which includes more than 5,000 facilities and employs over 250,000 people statewide.
