Tue Feb 09 2010
Judge-Executive Ted Collins says 120 new jobs and an investment of $28 million at the Jim Beam distillery will be an asset to Franklin County.
“I am pleased that Beam Global has decided to expand their operations in Franklin County,” Collins said. “For many years, Beam Global has been a well-established corporate partner in our community.”
Last month The State Journal reported that the state approved $6.3 million in economic incentives for Jim Beam, but company officials declined to discuss the details of the expansion.
Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday the distilleries in Frankfort and Clermont in Bullitt County will begin production of DeKuyper cordials and other spirits currently bottled outside the state.
The expansion will add 21,600 square feet to Jim Beam’s 557,000 square-foot facility in Frankfort. In addition to bottling production, additional operations will expand, including administrative, laboratory, wastewater, processing and shipping.
“It’s imperative to capitalize on opportunities that make our operations more efficient and enhance our competitive position,” said Beam Global’s Vice President of Americas Operations Jeff Conder.
“Our Kentucky facilities in Frankfort and Clermont – home of our flagship brand Jim Beam – have the capability to absorb additional bottling activity as well as the potential to accommodate higher volumes in the future.”
The bourbon industry currently provides more than 3,000 jobs in Kentucky and more than $3 billion in gross state revenue.
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Posted by newshound November 18, 2009
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Being unemployed, this is exciting news. I know its 120 jobs and there will be hundreds that apply for the positions, but it is a bright spot in a very dim employment world. thanks to all that made this opportunity possible.
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Posted by maryshera November 18, 2009
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As long as they don't pour more Canadian whiskey out on the road side...
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Posted by HaightAshbury November 18, 2009
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Beam Global Spirits & Wine is shutting down its John DeKuyper & Son blending and bottling plant in Ohio and will shift all production to Beam facilities in Frankfort and Clermont, KY. Many workers will transfer to the KY operations but there will still be open positions to fill so it's great news!
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Posted by Vacant November 18, 2009
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Love me some Jim Beam...!!
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