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BOWLING GREEN, KY., January 4, 2024 - Today, Crown Verity USA, a Canadian based outdoor kitchen appliance manufacturer, is announcing the expansion of its facility in the Kentucky Transpark. This expansion and construction will relocate the company’s operations to Bowling Green. This development is happening through an $9.7 million investment into their facility on Commonwealth Boulevard. This expansion will create 73 new jobs, which is 50 more than the number initially announced when they located in the Transpark in 2018.
“This expansion will have a great economic impact in South Central Kentucky," said Warren County Judge-Executive Doug Gorman. "We are grateful for businesses like Crown Verity that continue to invest in our community and our economy.”
"We celebrate with Crown Verity on this new facility expansion,” said Bowling Green Mayor, Todd Alcott. “Crown Verity’s global footprint is seen right here in Bowling Green; we are proud to have them here and are excited for their continued investment and growth.”
“Kentucky’s business-friendly ecosystem, prime location and access to resources make it an ideal destination for companies to locate, expand and thrive,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “The decision by Crown Verity’s leadership to not only expand here but also consolidate the company’s fabrication operation in Kentucky is a testament to their trust and belief in what this great state has to offer. I want to thank the company’s leaders and wish Crown Verity continued success in Bowling Green.”
“It’s always exciting when a first-class company like Crown Verity surpasses their initial investment and job creation here in Bowling Green,” said Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch. “The impact an additional 73 full-time jobs will have on Warren County will improve the quality of life for many in our community.”
The $9.7 million investment will see the company increase its manufacturing capabilities while consolidating company operations to the Bowling Green location. The project will include an expansion of the facility by 5,000 square feet, bringing the total operational space of the building to 65,000 square feet and allowing room for additional equipment and workers. The company’s investment will add 73 full-time jobs, bringing Crown Verity’s total Kentucky employment to 75.
“Crown Verity is excited to grow alongside the Bowling Green, Kentucky community. We are very appreciative of all the support from the State and local community,” said Andy Incitti, Crown Verity President. “Crown Verity started as a small distribution company and now, over 32 years later, it’s grown to become one of the best outdoor grill manufacturers in the world and we are thrilled to continue that tradition in Bowling Green.”
Crown Verity USA Inc. is a subsidiary of Crown Verity Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performing outdoor commercial and residential cooking equipment based in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The company has served the American and Canadian foodservice, industrial and home markets since 1990.
This is the 1st announcement of 2024 for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce in the South Central Kentucky region, totaling $9.7 million in capital investment and creating 73 new jobs in the region, which is 50 more than the amount initially announced when they located in the Transpark in 2018. Bowling Green has also been recognized as one of the Top 6 Tier 2 Metros in the United States for its tenth consecutive year by Site Selection Magazine. The Chamber is a three-time Mac Conway Award winner, recognizing the Chamber as a Top 20 Economic Development Organization in the Country.
About South Central Kentucky Economic Development:
South Central Kentucky Economic Development is an entity of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, a nationally ranked 5-Star Accredited Chamber. Located at the center of a 34-state distribution area in the eastern United States, South Central Kentucky is a prime location for manufacturing, distribution, and emerging technology businesses. South Central Kentucky is within a day’s drive of 60% of the nation's population, personal income, and manufacturing businesses. Bowling Green ranks second in the United States for best manufacturing city. The Bowling Green/Warren County region has captured over six billion in capital investment in the past decade, with those companies creating more than twelve thousand new jobs. To learn more, please visit https://www.southcentralky.com/.