Ford Motor Company Creates Thousands of New Jobs in Right to Work Kentucky
Ford Motor Company is investing around $2 billion in order to make upgrades to its facility in Right to Work Louisville, Kentucky. As a result, the company will also create 2,200 new jobs!
From Area Development Magazine:
“We took inspiration from the Model T – the universal car that changed the world. […] We assembled a really brilliant collection of minds across Ford and unleashed them to find new solutions to old problems. We applied first-principles engineering, pushing to the limits of physics to make it fun to drive and compete on affordability. Our new zonal electric architecture unlocks capabilities the industry has never seen. This isn’t a stripped-down, old-school vehicle.” […]
“Ford and Team Kentucky are introducing the world to the future of automotive production with nearly $2 billion being invested to transform the Louisville Assembly Plant, which will also secure 2,200 jobs for Kentuckians. […] This announcement not only represents one of the largest investments on record in our state, it also boosts Kentucky’s position at the center of EV-related innovation and solidifies Louisville Assembly Plant as an important part of Ford’s future. Thanks to Ford’s leaders for their continued faith in Kentucky and our incredible workforce. Ford and Kentucky have been a tremendous team for more than 100 years, and that partnership has never been stronger than it is today.” […]
“Ford’s investment is a transformational win for Louisville and the future of mobility. […] Their bold vision, supported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, puts our city at the forefront of the global transition to more affordable EVs.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.