Kentucky is a significant player in the manufacturing sector employing 259,000 workers across 6,000 facilities.

The state's manufacturing industry employs 13% of the workforce, 4% above the national average.

Louisville area hosts 2,400 manufacturing companies with over 82,500 employees.

In 2022, manufacturing contributed $45 billion to Kentucky's GDP and $34.4 billion in exports.

Under the Beshear administration, the sector saw $24 billion in new investments and 32,100 new jobs.

Kentucky's central geographic location and robust shipping facilities make it ideal for manufacturing businesses.

Major manufacturing companies in Kentucky include Ford Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corp., GE Appliances, and Tyson Foods Inc.