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Toyota Boshoku Opens $225 Million 'Smart Plant' in Hopkinsville, Creating 157 Jobs

The supplier’s first smart facility signals a push toward more efficient, environmentally minded production in Western Kentucky.

Overview

  • A grand opening ceremony was held on December 9 with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joining company leaders and local officials.
  • Operations began in November producing seat frame mechanism components, including seat tracks, recliners, and motors with integrated gear systems.
  • The plant spans 354,340 square feet on a 48-acre site in Hopkinsville’s South Park Development area and is named Toyota Boshoku Western Kentucky.
  • Toyota Boshoku characterizes the site as its first “smart plant,” citing advanced technologies designed to improve efficiency and environmental performance.
  • Toyota Boshoku America employs more than 14,000 people across 23 locations in the Americas, with leaders emphasizing long-term growth and community partnership.