Trucking company invests $17 million in Floyd County, Kentucky

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 00:31 · Archive

R/S Godwin is investing $17 million to expand its Floyd County plant and create 65 new jobs.

R/S Godwin, a fourth-generation family-owned truck equipment manufacturer, is expanding its Floyd County plant with a $17 million investment that will create 65 new jobs. The positions span skilled trades including welding, fabrication, CNC plasma work and CNC press operation.

Governor Andy Beshear announced the expansion, which represents a significant investment in eastern Kentucky. Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams said the plans have been in development for nearly a year. The plant's general manager did not provide additional details beyond the governor's announcement.

Williams expressed optimism about the company's future in the region, stating he hoped the initial investment would be followed by further growth. He said strengthening the relationship with the company would be key to attracting additional jobs and investment to Floyd County.

How it is being reported

• Multi-million dollar investment coming to Floyd CountyDozens of new jobs and millions of dollars will be heading to Eastern Kentucky soon.WSAZ · 12 Oct, 23:56
• Local trucking company invests over $17 million for Floyd CountyFLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) - A fourth-generation, family-owned trucking company is celebrating an estimated investment of $17 million in Floyd County. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co. is expanding their operations in eastern Kentucky. This will help create 65 new jobs for the following skillsets: welding, fabrication, CNC plasma, CNC press [...]Wowktv · 12 Oct, 18:02

In this story: R/S Godwin Truck Body Co. · Floyd County · Kentucky · Andy Beshear · Robbie Williams

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