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Egypt-Based Union Coating & Chemical Industries Plans Barren County, Kentucky, U.S. Manufacturing Operations

10/02/2025
Egypt-based Union Coating & Chemical Industries, a manufacturer of advanced powder coating solutions, plans to establish operations in Glasgow, Kentucky. The $12 million project is expected to create 60 jobs in Barren County.

The investment will include the construction of a new manufacturing facility, located at the South Cooper Industrial Park, featuring advanced powder production equipment and research and development laboratories.

“Establishing our first U.S. manufacturing facility in Kentucky is a significant expanding for Union Coating & Chemical Industries,” said Dr. Yehia Talaat, chairman of Union Coating & Chemical Industries. “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability and delivering world-class coating solutions closer to our customers. We are proud to bring advanced technologies, color expertise and new opportunities to Barren County, and we look forward to building strong partnerships with the local community and the global markets as we grow together.”

To encourage investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) preliminarily approved a 15-year incentive agreement with the company under the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based agreement can provide up to $1.1 million in tax incentives based on the company’s investment of $11 million and annual targets of: creation and maintenance of 60 Kentucky-resident, full-time jobs across 15 years; and paying an average hourly wage of $25, including benefits, across those jobs.

“Kentucky’s manufacturing sector continues to fuel our red-hot economy and create good jobs for our people,” noted Governor Andy Beshear. “Our talented workforce, incentive programs, unique location and speed-to-market resources are helping make the commonwealth an attractive destination for companies looking to locate or expand. I am excited to welcome Union Coating & Chemical Industries to their New Kentucky Home and look forward to the company’s success in Barren County.”

By meeting its annual targets over the agreement term, the company can be eligible to keep a portion of the new tax revenue it generates. The company may claim eligible incentives against its income tax liability and/or wage assessments, In addition, Union Coating & Chemical Industries can receive resources from Kentucky’s workforce service providers. Those include no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job-training incentives.

“This project is especially exciting because Union Coating & Chemical Industries is investing in one of our speculative buildings – exactly the kind of opportunity those developments are designed to create,” added Maureen Carpenter, president & CEO of the Barren County Economic Authority. “Their decision to grow here not only demonstrates the success of that strategy but also underscores the strength of our workforce and business climate. This is a win-win for both the company and the community.”

Union Coating & Chemical Industries is an international provider of innovative, sustainable, and customizable coating products. The company’s products include epoxies and hybrid powder coatings that offer durability, corrosion resistance, and excellent adhesion for a wide range of industrial, automotive, and commercial uses.

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