A Fresh Coat: Toyota Kentucky Invests $922 Million to Build Advanced Paint Facility

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Dec 12, 2024, 10:30 ET

Company remains committed to reinvesting in U.S. manufacturing operations, environmental sustainability and stable employment

GEORGETOWN, Ky., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Transformation continues at Toyota Kentucky with a $922 million investment to build a new advanced paint facility and further support electrification efforts. The facility is designed to improve operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance the quality of vehicle finishes.

A Fresh Coat: Toyota Kentucky Invests $922 Million to Build Advanced Paint Facility

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 further supports plant efforts to increase flexibility for future vehicle production and moves Toyota forward in its goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The initiative builds on the company's latest paint technologies to reduce production lead time, improve process accuracy and offer more diverse color options that helps Toyota vehicles stand out.

"Not only will our customers get the dynamic and stylish exterior finishes they love, but Toyota's commitment to advanced paint technologies goes beyond aesthetics," said Kerry Creech, president of Toyota Kentucky. "It encompasses efficiency, sustainability and quality, leading the industry in environmentally responsible manufacturing."

This news follows a $1.3 billion investment announced earlier this year at the Georgetown 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 reaches more than $11 billion since breaking ground in 1986, underscoring the automaker's promise of stable employment.

"This year alone more than $2 billion is being reinvested in this plant," said Creech. "As the company and industry evolves, we remain committed to putting our team members first, ensuring long-term job security."

With approximately 10,000 employees, Toyota Kentucky is a thriving operation responsible for assembly of some of the most popular nameplates in the entire Toyota lineup, including the Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid.

"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. Thank you to the leaders at Toyota for once again investing in Kentucky and our incredible workforce," said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

Since 2020, Toyota has announced new investments of more than $20 billion into its U.S. manufacturing operations to support electrification efforts. Increasing BEV production in the U.S. advances Toyota's portfolio approach to electrification.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 34 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 30 electrified options.

To help inspire the next generation for careers in advanced manufacturing, Toyota launched its in-person tour booking platform and virtual tour experience at www.TourToyota.com allowing guests to schedule a live tour to see several of our U.S. manufacturing facilities in action or visit all plants virtually from anywhere around the globe.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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