PK USA announces growth
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PK USA has announced its sixth expansion and its third manufacturing plant since starting operations in the United States in 1989. The new plant will be located in Gallatin, Tenn. The project is valued at $3.5 million, and the construction is scheduled to start in June with a December completion date.
PK USA is based in Shelbyville and has annual sales of $100 million. The company is one of the foremost suppliers of metal body parts, chassis parts and plastic injection molded parts of automotive companies in North America and Europe.
James N. Gray Co., of Lexington, Ky., is providing the civil engineering and site design. The new plant will consist of approximately 62,000 square feet and will be engaged in the production and distribution of automotive metal assemblies. Plans are to initially hire 50 employees, the great majority of whom will come from the local area. Hiring is scheduled to begin after the first of next year.
“We are very excited about this opportunity to expand into Tennessee and provide additional support to our primary customer, Nissan North America,” Hiroshige Kakudo, president of PK USA, said.
“This expansion in no way reflects on our current operation in Shelbyville. We will continue to enjoy a positive working relationship with our Shelbyville community.”
