The Mayor of Berea, Kentucky Bruce Fraley announced at their April 2nd City Council meeting that Hyster-Yale plans to expand their manufacturing operation. This expansion will also include more jobs but the number of jobs is not known at this time.
“Today I am pleased to announce that the Hyster-Yale facility in Berea is expanding! As Hyster-Yale continues to grow their global market share, and material handling strategies, they are expanding to optimize material flow and reduce manufacturing costs.” said Mayor Fraley.
Hyster-Yale officials have advised the City that they are adding 160,000 square feet to the facility which will increase their size by 30 percent.
The expansion of the plant will be on the southeast parcel of land, next to the plant, along Menelaus Road on property being acquired by the Berea Industrial Authority. Construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year.
