Manufacturer plans North American headquarters in Louisville
February 9, 2021 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) A German-based copper products manufacturer plans to open a new North American headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, officials said.
The project by Wieland North America Inc. is expected to bring 75 jobs with an $8.8 million investment, a statement from Gov. Andy Beshear said. The company manufactures copper and copper-alloy products and fabricated components for customers throughout North America.
“As we build toward a better future for Kentucky, creating well-paying jobs for our residents, families and communities is key,” Beshear said. “Wieland’s new North American headquarters will certainly add new momentum to that initiative and help make the state economically stronger than ever.”
FRANKFORT – On Monday, as new cases continue to decline, Gov. Beshear said the state is working to address equitable vaccine access. The Governor updated Kentuckians on the demographics of those vaccinated. “One thing to note when you look at the vaccine demographic data: we have more individuals in long-term care under 70 than I had ever imagined,” said Gov. Beshear. “With that said, we need to continue to prioritize those 70 and older. “Right now, more women than men have been vaccinated, but we suspect that reflects the health care and education sectors that have been in earlier phases. I think this will even out more when we get to Phase 1C.