FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gov. Beshear announces: Greenville Manufacturing Kentucky Creating 250 Jobs with New $16.2 Million Operation in Muhlenberg County
Project will be first to locate in Paradise Regional Industrial Park
[Greenville, Ky., December 12, 2024] – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated ongoing growth in Kentucky’s manufacturing sector with the announcement that Greenville Manufacturing Kentucky, a provider of equipment processing and support services for the agriculture and biomass industries, will establish a new operation in Muhlenberg County. This $16.2 million investment is expected to create 250 new jobs for Kentuckians.
The project will involve the construction of a new manufacturing facility at the Paradise Regional Industrial Park in Muhlenberg County, marking the first project development at the site. The investment will support the installation of new state-of-the-art equipment and expanded operational space to accommodate growing consumer demand and the company’s continued growth. Construction is set to begin this month, with completion anticipated by November of 2025.
This initiative also highlights the success of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, a program aimed at increasing statewide investment in industrial sites and facilities. The Paradise Regional Industrial Park site was approved for $745,000 in state funding in 2023 as part of these efforts.
In October 2023, Greenville Manufacturing Kentucky acquired an additional facility in Greenville, KY, which spurred interest in expanding its presence in the area. Greenville Manufacturing Kentucky manufactures bulk material handling equipment, sold under the Biomass Engineering and Equipment (BE&E) brand. These are used primarily in the agriculture, lumber, wood pellet, recycling, biochar, and other biomass-related industries. The company specializes in processing raw steel to manufacture equipment such as conveyor systems for these industries.
The company currently operates a facility in Muhlenberg County employing 53 people.
“This new facility was earned by the loyal, dedicated employees in Kentucky and the support of the community,” said Dane Floyd, CEO of Floyd Holdings. “Our companies have experienced incredible growth, and we had to decide where to grow next. Starting almost from day one in Greenville, the outreach and support of local leaders like Judge McGehee and Ray Hagerman really reinforced what a great community we had been welcomed to. With great employees, forward-thinking local leaders, great training facilities, and state support all the way to Governor Beshear’s office, my decision was an easy one. I congratulate this community on receiving this investment and I look forward to further investment here as well. Thank you all for allowing us to be part of your great community.”
Muhlenberg County Judge/Executive Mack McGehee noted the economic impact the project will have on the area:
“This is a long-awaited, great day for all that have been involved in the development of Paradise Regional Industrial Park. This is a great company providing new manufacturing jobs which will impact our region’s economy for many years to come. I personally want to thank Governor Beshear and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development for their support in bringing this to Muhlenberg County. I also want to commend Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance Executive Director Ray Hagerman and his staff on a job well done.”
Ray Hagerman, Executive Director of the Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance, expressed enthusiasm:
“This is a great day for Muhlenberg County and the surrounding region. These jobs and their economic impact will be game-changing for the area. This will be the first client at Paradise Park Regional Industrial Park, and we celebrate along with our partners in Daviess, Hopkins, McLean, and Ohio counties in providing opportunities for the entire region.”
In addition, Greenville Manufacturing can receive resources from Kentucky’s workforce service providers. These include no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training, and job-training incentives.
For more information on Greenville Manufacturing, visit beande.com.
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Contact Information:
Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance (MEGA)
Ray Hagerman
270-875-6185
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