FRANKFORT, Ky. — Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) will be making a $922 million investment to build a new advanced paint facility at the Georgetown plant, the largest dollar investment in the state this year, said Gov. Andy Beshear.
The facility will be designed to improve operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts and enhance the quality of vehicle finishes, according to the governor.
“Kentucky and Toyota have formed a winning partnership over the past 40 years that has been transformational for families throughout the Commonwealth, and this latest investment builds on that tradition of success,” he said during a press conference. “Thank you to the leaders at Toyota for once again investing in Kentucky and our incredible workforce.”
Scheduled to open in 2027, the facility will add 1 million square feet of capacity while decreasing carbon emissions by 30 percent and water usage by 1.5 million gallons per year. The project directly supports Toyota’s goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050. The initiative also builds on the company’s paint technology advancements to offer more vibrant and diverse color options.
This latest news follows a $1.3 billion investment announced earlier this year at the Scott County site, to bring assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV to the U.S. market in 2026. Toyota’s investment in Kentucky has reached more than $11 billion since the company broke ground here in 1986, reaffirming the auto maker’s commitment to the state.
Tom Latek has been the Frankfort correspondent for Kentucky Today, the online news website of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, since 2016. Previously, he covered news for radio and television stations in Frankfort, Lexington, and Louisville.
