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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Japan-Based Murakami Manufacturing USA Expands Taylor County, Kentucky, Operations

02/05/2025
Japan-based Murakami Manufacturing USA, a supplier of side-view exterior mirrors and automotive components, plans to expand its operations in Taylor County, Kentucky. The company expects to invest $3.4 million.

“While this expansion focuses on enhancing our shipping capacity rather than adding new jobs currently, it reflects the exceptional dedication and efficiency of our team members at Murakami,” said Angie Miller, general manager of Murakami Manufacturing. “Their commitment to quality has enabled us to meet the growing demands of our customs by increasing the volume of products shipped from our facility. Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the potential to create new jobs in the future, as this community continues to demonstrate a strong work ethic and deep pride in the products we produce for our customers.”

To support the project the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved Murakami for up to $75,000 in tax incentives through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA). KEIA allows approved companies to recoup Kentucky sales and use tax on construction costs, building fixtures, equipment used in research and development and electronic processing.

“Kentucky’s manufacturing industry has long been a key economic driver for this state, and the momentum we have seen within this sector in recent years continues into the new year,” noted Governor Andy Beshear. “This is a fantastic investment for the Taylor County community, and I am thrilled to see a quality company in Murakami, which has operated in Kentucky for 25 years, continue to believe in this state’s resources and workforce. I want to thank the company’s leadership and look forward to their continued success.”

In addition, Murakami 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. “Murakami’s continued growth and investment in Campbellsville is a welcome addition to our local economy,” added Team Taylor County Executive Director Ron McMahan. “They have been one of our top corporate citizens since locating here in 2000. We congratulate the leadership and employees of Murakami and look forward to assisting them in their continued success.”

Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc., a subsidiary company of the Murakami Corp., is a Tier 1 supplier specializing in the production of side-view exterior mirrors and components used in a wide range of automobiles.

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