By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Sixty new jobs are on the horizon for Glasgow and Barren County.
Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced that Egypt-based manufacturer Union Coating and Chemical Industries will establish its first United States operation in Barren County, providing 60 jobs and investing $11.9 million into the community.
The new plant will focus initially on powder coating compounds, with strategic plans to expand into additional product lines as market demand grows, the press release stated.
“Establishing our first U.S. manufacturing facility in Kentucky is a significant expanding for Union Coating & Chemical Industries,” said Yehia Talaat, chairman of Union Coating & Chemical Industries. “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability and delivering world-class coating solutions closer to our customers. We are proud to bring advanced technologies, color expertise and new opportunities to Barren County, and we look forward to building strong partnerships with the local community and the global markets as we grow together.”
Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Byrd highlighted the benefits this project will bring to the community.
“Today is a moment of celebration for our county,” Byrd said in the press release. “The announcement of Union Coating & Chemical Industries’ new location marks a milestone in our community’s growth and vibrancy. We are thrilled to welcome them and proud to see the new energy, jobs and opportunities this expansion will bring. This is the kind of progress that makes our county shine.”
Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse is excited to see the opportunities this investment will bring, commenting that “the opening of this new location represents not only an investment in our city but also in the people who live and work here.”
“This project is especially exciting because Union Coating & Chemical Industries is investing in one of our speculative buildings – exactly the kind of opportunity those developments are designed to create,” said Maureen Carpenter, president and chief executive officer of the Barren County Economic Authority. “Their decision to grow here not only demonstrates the success of that strategy but also underscores the strength of our workforce and business climate. This is a win-win for both the company and the community.”
According to the economic authority, the speculative building is in the South Cooper Industrial Park off U.S. 68/Ky. 80 west of Glasgow. Carpenter confirmed in an email to Glasgow News 1 that it will be the 50,000 square foot speculative building.
She added that there are still “processes to be completed” and thus did not have a timeline as to when the company would make use of the building.
This article may be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
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