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Gibbs Die Casting to Create 46 Jobs in Henderson-The 18th China(Guangzhou ) Int¡¯l Casting product Exhibition
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Henderson, Ky. - Kyndle announced today Gibbs Die Casting, a supplier of innovative,
high-quality aluminum die cast components and assemblies will expand its North
American Manufacturing Complex in Henderson with a $10 million investment projected
to create 46 full-time jobs.
Gibbs will invest in new equipment and building modifications in Henderson to capitalize
on new market opportunities and advanced lean-manufacturing methods. The company
supplies aluminium die-cast-and-machined and assembled components for the
automotive and some non-automotive customers. The Henderson campus currently
operates two die casting plants and a machining plant. The expansion will re-open an
additional die cast plant and an additional machining facility.
¡°Gibbs Die Casting is extremely excited with our upcoming casting and precision
machining expansion projects in Henderson,¡± said Steve A. Church, president and CEO
of Gibbs. ¡°The facility and production equipment investments will allow Gibbs to
advance our technology and secure our future as one of Henderson¡¯s largest
employers. We are grateful to the state of Kentucky for the approval of incentives under
the Kentucky Business Investment Program and to Kyndle for their continued local
support.¡±
Founded in Henderson in 1965, Gibbs is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to the automotive
industry. It has grown into one of the world¡¯s largest die casting companies with
locations in Brazil, Hungary and China.
Rep. David Watkins, of Henderson, said Gibbs continues to make a strong positive
influence on the community.
¡°We are very fortunate to have Gibbs Die Casting manufacturing in Henderson,¡± he
said. ¡°They have always been a very positive force for our economy. We¡¯re so proud
Gibbs has elected to make the additional investment in our community. This is a true
acknowledgement to the hard-working folk in our area.¡±
Henderson Mayor Steve Austin noted Gibbs¡¯ longstanding partnership with the region.
¡°Gibbs Die Casting has been a wonderful company for our community with a stable
workforce and producing a product that is known area-wide as top of the line,¡± said
Henderson Mayor Steve Austin. ¡°We are extremely happy that Gibbs has an opportunity
to expand its operations and grow in Henderson.¡±
Henderson County Judge-Executive Brad Schneider welcomed the new investment and
jobs.
¡°Gibbs continues to show faith and commitment to Henderson County with this
expansion, and we are more than happy to return their trust by working with Kyndle, our
regional economic development partner, to arrange local incentives for the project,¡±
Judge Schneider said. ¡°Gibbs is one of our community¡¯s most significant and longstanding
employers, and we will partner with the Koch family in any way possible to
ensure their success in Henderson County continues for decades to come.¡±
-The 18th China(Guangzhou ) Int¡¯l Casting
product Exhibition
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