Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. announced plans to establish a new automotive parts manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Moreover, the company will spend US$225 million on the company’s first-ever “smart plant”.

No less than Governor Andy Beshear joined representatives of Toyota Boshoku America along with local leaders during the groundbreaking ceremony.

Smart, Sustainable Operations

Located in Hopkinsville’s South Park Development, the new Kentucky factory will produce seat frame mechanism parts. Particularly, seat tracks, seat recliners, and motor with gear.

Moreover, the 327,000-square-foot building will occupy 48 acres, with operation start planned for 2025.  

With today’s announcement, Toyota Boshoku Corporation’s President, Masayoshi Shirayanagi, stated, “We aim to not only create new jobs and invest in a smart manufacturing facility. Also, to promote a more efficient and environmentally responsible operation.” The facility seeks to create a positive environmental impact that benefits the local community.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear noted in a statement, “I want to thank the leadership at Toyota Boshoku for this commitment to the commonwealth. This as we continue to see significant investment in Kentucky’s automotive future.”

In addition, Beshear said the project is another big win for Hopkinsville and the West Kentucky region. Most importantly, it will also mean more great jobs for the residents.

Christian County officials and the Tennessee Valley Authority, along with South Western Kentucky Economic Development, welcomed Toyota Boshoku’s investment in the area.

John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of Economic Development, said, “TVA is proud to partner with Pennyrile RECC, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the City of Hopkinsville, and Christian County to support companies, like Toyota Boshoku America. In addition, Bradley said these companies are driving innovation in the region. “We celebrate this occasion together and look forward to the company’s impactful success in the Commonwealth.”

Toyota Boshoku America is the region’s 12th Japanese investment.

Extensive Operations Worldwide

Toyota Boshoku Corporation, a member of the Toyota group of companies, develops and manufactures automotive interior systems and other automotive components. Furthermore, Toyota Boshoku has extensive manufacturing operations in Japan, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Toyota Boshoku America, based in Erlanger, Kentucky, employs more than 13,000 people in 22 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.

Particularly, in the United States, the company has facilities in Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Kentucky.