Toyota Kentucky has expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint by starting production of the new RAV-4 hybrid at its Georgetown plant, the company’s largest North American manufacturing facility.
Investing in Kentucky’s Workforce
The plant also held a groundbreaking for a new advanced paint facility, which will reduce carbon emissions by 30% and save about 1.5 million gallons of water annually. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear praised the expansion, saying it shows that manufacturing success is happening in Kentucky.
Toyota Kentucky President Kerry Creech said all of the company’s expansions over the past 40 years were made possible by the workforce available in Kentucky. The company announced it is expanding its commitment to workforce development with a $500,000 grant to Bluegrass Community and Technical College for a new regional workforce training facility.
Toyota Kentucky currently employs nearly 10,000 Kentuckians, and the new production line is expected to create more job opportunities in the state.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
