An Ohio County company is creating new jobs with a $19.5 million expansion.
Local officials and Gov. Andy Beshear participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for WPT Nonwovens Corporation’s new $19.5 million, 750,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located in Beaver Dam.
WPT’s key nonwoven focuses are in the medical, hygiene, filtration and industrial markets. The company currently operates three production facilities in Ohio County, the governor’s office said.
The expansion creates 35 new jobs.
“There has never been a better time to grow your business here in the commonwealth and take advantage of the many unique resources this great state has to offer,” Beshear stated. “WPT is a homegrown success story showing the world that manufacturing is thriving in Kentucky. I am excited to see the company continue to grow here in Ohio County. I want to thank WPT’s leadership for their continued investment in the commonwealth and congratulate them on this exciting next step as a company.”
The project, initiated in 2021, was a $10.7 million investment but grew significantly in scale.
“WPT is excited to meet the growing demand for American-made nonwoven filtration media and even more excited to continue doing so in Ohio County and the incredible community of Beaver Dam,” said Travis Robbins, President of WPT.
The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered on West 7th Street in Beaver Dam.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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