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Sunday, July 30, 2017 7:12 pm

New aluminum smelting furnace will boost production capacity

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 28, 2017) - Gov. Matt Bevin today announced aluminum producer Audubon Metals LLC will expand its Henderson plant with a more than $8.3 million investment that will create 39 full-time jobs.

"Audubon Metals has been a steadfast employer and community partner in Henderson County for more than 20 years. We are pleased to announce this latest investment and new jobs by a company whose products are central to so many of Kentucky's manufacturing operations - from automotive parts and vehicle assembly to the appliance industry and more," Gov. Bevin said. "This expansion also further demonstrates the strength of Kentucky's aluminum industry. I congratulate Audubon on its continued success and look forward to seeing additional growth in the future."

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Carter Lumber to Locate Manufacturing Facility in Bowling Green, Create 50 Jobs

Operating under Kight Home Center brand, $10 million facility will produce trusses, wall panels and other engineered wood products

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 27, 2017) - Carter Lumber Co., a building materials supplier with more than 150 US locations, will invest $10 million and create 50 full-time jobs to locate a Kight Home Center manufacturing facility in Warren County, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today.