Beshear announces grants to support aluminum plant expansion

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear says more than $2 million in grants have been awarded to support the expansion of an eastern Kentucky aluminum products manufacturer. He says the project is expected to create 50 additional jobs. Beshear said Tuesday that the funds will help Dajcor Aluminum add a production line at its Hazard plant. The money was awarded to the Perry County Fiscal Court, which applied for the grants to support Dajcor’s expansion. The expansion includes facility improvements and the purchase of equipment. The company produces extruded and fabricated aluminum products.