Aluminium extrusion supplier Dajcor Aluminum is making nearly $19.6 million investment to set up its first manufacturing facility in the USA. This will create up to 265 full-time jobs in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement on Friday, May 10.
"We are excited for another major jobs announcement in Eastern Kentucky, where we have a strong, skilled workforce ready to serve any industry’s needs,” Governor Matt Bevin said.
Dajcor Aluminum, based in Canada, manufactures and supplies extruded, fabricated/machined and anodized aluminium components and assemblies for automotive, renewable energy, medical equipment, transportation, building trades, military, recreation, and consumer-product industries.
“Dajcor Aluminum has selected an excellent location for its first US operation and will be a great fit for the workforce in and around Perry County. We are grateful to Dajcor for their decision to locate in Kentucky, and we stand ready to help this company achieve its goals and continue its rapid growth.”
Operations are expected to begin by the end of 2019.
Mike Kilby, President and CEO of Dajcor said: “This project will not only expand our capacity but also our geographic reach as our first manufacturing facility in the USA. Perry County, in Eastern Kentucky, offers a ready workforce as well as excellent state-of-the-art fabrication training facilities within the area. This fits well with our ‘All Under One Roof’ aluminium extrusion and fabrication business model.”
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