Nationwide Uniform Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fechheimer Brothers Co., announced on Thursday an $11.5 million investment to expand operations in Hodgenville.
The expansion is expected to create 63 full-time jobs over a 10 year period that pay an average of $22.44 per hour including benefits.
The expansion, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said, comes in response to recent and projected growth for the company, which requires additional warehouse and distribution space. The project will include leaders at Fechheimer constructing a new 140,000-square-foot distribution center on 9.5 acres of vacant land next door to Nationwide’s Hodgenville facility, at 235 Shepherdsville Road.
In addition to operational activities, the expansion also will serve as a showpiece for the frequent visits from the company’s extensive customer base.
“We are extremely grateful for the assistance of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development in helping to secure this tax incentive,” said Chris Cundiff, executive vice president of supply chain at Fechheimer. “This program will support our growth as a company, expanding our Nationwide facility and support of the LaRue County community.”
(Photo: Existing Nationwide Uniform facility in Hodgenville, courtesy of The Lane Report)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
