Kentucky is an established player in the automotive industry.
Major assembly plants such as Ford, General Motors, and Toyota have invested billions into manufacturing plants producing vehicles around the clock. Last year, Kentucky produced more cars per capita than any other state. Ashland is well placed to capitalize on the expansion of the automotive industry within Kentucky. The Ashland Metro Area is surrounded by support companies whose production is geared towards assisting the automotive industry.
OUR EXISTING REGIONAL AUTOMOTIVE CLUSTER

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Manufactures automobiles 2 hours away in Georgetown, Kentucky

Superior Composites Company, LLC
Manufactures glass reinforced continuous filament mat and surfacing veil material

SRG Global
Manufactures chrome plated plastic parts for the automotive industry

Logan Corporation
Manufactures parts for construction equipment

American Metal Works
CNC manufacturing facility based in Eastern Kentucky

Rubberlite
Supplies rubber products in Huntington, West Virginia

Gestamp
Manufactures car parts in South Charleston, West Virginia