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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Taiwan-Based Foxconn Technology Plans Louisville, Kentucky, Manufacturing Operations

12/19/2025
Taiwan-based electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Co. plans to establish operations in Louisville, Kentucky. The $173 million project is expected to create 180 jobs.

The company’s new 350,000-square-foot facility, located at 6675 Randy Coe Lane, will manufacture consumer electronics, integrating AI and robotics into all phases of production, from design and assembly to logistics. Operations are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

“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.”

To support the project, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) 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).

“Kentucky’s long, successful history of working with international companies has led to billions in economic investment and countless job opportunities over the years,” noted Governor 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.”

Locally, Louisville Economic Development Alliance (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.

“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," added 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.” 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.

Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) specializes in assembling major products like Apple iPhones, Amazon Kindles, and Sony PlayStations for global brands, leveraging expertise in hardware, software, AI, and robotics to provide tech solutions.

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