MHS to Open New Production Facility in Kentucky
April 1, 2021
MHS Holdings, Inc., a global provider of advanced material handling automation solutions, engineering, equipment and software, is moving forward with plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY, after the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) granted preliminary approval of a 10-year agreement that can provide up to $2.5 million in tax incentives. In turn, MHS plans to invest $7.6 million in the facility, which will create 200 new full-time jobs. The project is expected to have a total economic impact topping $327 million over a 10-year period.
"Kentucky's distribution and logistics sector-and the industries that support it-have played a vital role in our state's ability to weather the storm over the last year and position the state for future success," said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. "As we build back stronger, manufacturers like MHS are key to Kentucky's continued growth. By combining advanced technology with precision manufacturing, MHS enables logistics companies to serve the world. I welcome this great new project and the new jobs this Kentucky-grown success story will create."
The new facility is planned for a 181,000 sq. ft. building in Kentucky Transpark and will be used to build steel structures for conveyor and sortation systems. MHS is among the 10 largest integrators of material handling solutions worldwide and counts among its customers several prominent e-commerce and logistics providers, including UPS, FedEx Ground and Amazon.
"Kentucky has been a fantastic place to grow our global business during the past 20-plus years, and we are pleased to be expanding our presence in our home state," said MHS CEO Scott McReynolds. "Our customers are experiencing new peak demand levels, which means our products and services are also in high demand. This facility will fill an important niche in our manufacturing process and ultimately helps us better serve those customers."
For more information contact:
MHS Holdings, Inc.
131 Griffin Way
Mt. Washington, KY 40047
502-636-0690
MHSGlobal.com
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