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ISCO Industries invests $12.75M to open new manufacturing facility in Kentucky

Jan. 16, 2025

The project will support ISCO’s continued growth and will further enhance its fabrication capabilities.

ISCO Industries Inc. has announced plans to locate a new production facility in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The company, which specializes in piping materials, will invest $12.75 million into the project, generating 50 new jobs for the surrounding area. According to the company, the project will support ISCO’s continued growth and will further enhance its fabrication capabilities. Construction is expected to begin this summer, with an estimated completion date of June 2026.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Mark Kirchdorfer, president, ISCO Industries, said, “ISCO is proud to make an investment in innovation here in Kentucky. As we prepare for future growth, we will continually invest back into the business.”

Governor Andy Beshear added, “Building on our New Kentucky Home requires not only welcoming new businesses to our state, we also need to build on our existing partnerships to create even more jobs for our people. ISCO Industries has been a great Kentucky-based business for more than 60 years, and I am excited to see the company continue to grow in the decades to come.”

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Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector.