$1 billion investment announced for Kentucky Truck Plant
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear shared an announcement by Ford Motor Co. about plans to build a new $1 billion paint shop at the Kentucky Truck Plant.
The Kentucky Truck Assembly plant in Louisville is Ford’s largest and most profitable U.S. manufacturing plant, where a truck rolls off the assembly line every 45 seconds, according to officials.
“From our past to our present and our future, Ford is a central part of Kentucky’s story, which continues to show the world that American manufacturing remains strong,” said Beshear. “Today’s announcement highlights Ford’s longstanding commitment to our state and to our workforce, and I am grateful to Bill Ford, Jim Farley and the entire Ford team for this investment. With announcements like this and the help of the dedicated Kentuckians who make the Kentucky Truck Plant a success, I know our future is bright.”
Officials say the company plans to break ground on the project by the end of 2026.
“For more than a century, Ford and Kentucky have grown together, and we’re investing to ensure that relationship remains strong for generations to come,” said Jim Farley, Ford President and CEO. “These investments demonstrate our confidence in Kentucky’s workforce, our commitment to American manufacturing and our belief that the future of mobility and energy will be built right here in the United States.”
The Louisville Assembly Plant is undergoing a significant transformation, including the installation of Ford’s new Universal EV Production System, officials say. Officials say the investment will support production of the Ford Fathom, a midsize electric pickup truck expected to launch in 2027.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg welcomed Ford’s continued growth in the community, stating, “Louisville is America’s home for advanced manufacturing, and Ford just announced that it’s not just staying in Louisville, it’s going all in,” Greenberg said. “Ford’s announcement today is a vote of confidence in our city and shows the world that Louisville is an incredible place to grow a business. We’re proud to be Ford’s partner as they build the future of American manufacturing in Louisville.”
The project is anticipated to create approximately 2,200 jobs in Louisville while transforming the facility into one of Ford’s most advanced and flexible EV manufacturing plants, officials say.
In addition, Ford’s $2 billion investment in the future of Ford Energy plans to convert the former battery manufacturing site in Glendale, Kentucky, into a large-scale producer of battery energy storage systems. The investment is expected to create at least 2,100 new jobs and support an annual production capacity of at least 20 gigawatt-hours of energy storage, with production beginning in late 2027, according to officials.
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