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Automotive Company Expanding Operations in Fulton, Adding 100 Jobs

Kayser Automotive Logo, via westkentuckyedp.com

An automotive company in far western Kentucky is expanding its operation and adding 100 jobs in a $26 million investment. 

Governor Matt Bevin said Tuesday A. Kayser Automotive Systems USA is expanding into a facility next to its Fulton plant. The 60,000 square-foot building will allow the company to increase manufacturing and warehouse space for mechanical and passenger-cabin automotive parts. The facility could open this Spring.

"Due to fast increasing business, we outgrew our current facility and needed space to meet our customer’s demands. Expanding in Fulton not only enables us to be efficient using existing infrastructure but also capitalizing on one of our most treasured assets, our dedicated employees," said CEO Stefan Schutte. 

The Fulton facility currently employs 60 people who manufacture and assemble plastic injection-molded and metal parts. The location specializes in development and production from 3D simulation. 

The facility’s current tenant, MVP Group International is moving its 69 jobs to a plant in Mayfield, where it will consolidate the manufacturing of scented candles. Vice President and General Manager Rodney Bohannon said the move is a "potential win for everyone involved." 

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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