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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Taiwan-Based Foxconn Technology Locates First U.S. Manufacturing Plant In Louisville, Kentucky

12/12/2025
Foxconn Technology Co., a Taiwan-based leader in precision manufacturing, will invest more than $173 million to establish its first American manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, creating 180 new jobs.

The new 350,000 facility will integrate AI and robotics into all phases of production — from design and assembly to logistics. This digital integration will enable greater agility, product quality, and job resilience in a changing global market.

Louisville continues to emerge as the national leader in advanced manufacturing,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “This investment is the result of strong collaboration among our state and local partners. We’re proud to welcome FTC-USA to Louisville and know this company will bring good-paying jobs, new opportunities, and lasting economic growth to our community. Louisville’s momentum is undeniable, and the world is taking notice.”

The new facility, a “factory of the future”, will manufacture consumer electronics and serve as a cornerstone of Foxconn’s global “Made in America” initiative, aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains. Operations are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

FTC selected Louisville for its strong infrastructure, skilled workforce, quality higher education institutions, and strategic location within the U.S. manufacturing corridor, city officials noted. The Louisville investment will also help revitalize America’s tool-and-die supply base, a critical capability that has steadily declined for decades. Strengthening this supply chain will enhance U.S. competitiveness and support additional industrial growth across the region.

“When a company like Foxconn chooses Louisville, it sends a powerful message: we’re not just open for business, we’re building the future of it," said Louisville Economic Development Alliance CEO Trevor Pawl. "This project brings advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into a community that’s already prepared to lead in this space. It’s a win for our residents, our economy, and the future of American industry, and we’re excited to partner with Foxconn and KyCED on this transformative investment.”

“This is more than a new factory — it’s a new chapter in American manufacturing,” said Ben Liaw, CEO of FTC-USA. “Foxconn helped pioneer the world’s most advanced production systems, from smartphones to computing devices. Now we’re bringing that same precision and innovation to the United States. By combining America’s engineering talent with Foxconn’s smart factory technologies, we will produce advanced consumer products at a scale and quality the U.S. hasn’t seen in generations.”

“We see this as just the beginning,” Liaw added. “Our vision is to make more of the world’s most sophisticated technology products in America — beginning right here in Louisville.”

The Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Louisville Economic Development Alliance partnered to provide site-readiness support, including power infrastructure upgrades to accelerate the facility’s renovation and launch.

To support the project, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved a 10-year incentive agreement valued at up to $3.4 million through the Kentucky Business Investment Program, based on Foxconn’s $173.6 million capital investment.

KEDFA also approved up to $600,000 in tax incentives through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA).

Locally, LEDA helped secure additional incentives, including an occupational tax contribution of up to one percent on new wages created by the project. Foxconn will also benefit from workforce services, including no-cost recruitment, job placement, and customized training programs.

“Kentucky’s long, successful history of working with international companies has led to billions in economic investment and countless job opportunities over the years,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “I want to thank FTC USA’s leadership for trusting in Kentucky to locate their first operation in the United States and for creating 180 new opportunities for our people. Together, we’ll see years of success in your New Kentucky Home.”

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