© 2025 Louisville Public Media

Public Files:
89.3 WFPL · 90.5 WUOL-FM · 91.9 WFPK

For assistance accessing our public files, please contact info@lpm.org or call 502-814-6500
89.3 WFPL News | 90.5 WUOL Classical 91.9 WFPK Music | KyCIR Investigations
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Stream: News Music Classical

French Manufacturer To Open Plant In Louisville

By Gabe Bullard
Published November 5, 2010 at 9:35 PM EDT

A French automotive interiors manufacturer will open a plant in Louisville next year.Faurecia Interior Systems will produce components for upcoming vehicle models out of a plant near Middletown. The plant is currently occupied by Lear Corp. Lear makes seating for Ford, but will leave the plant when the Louisville Assembly Plant is retooled to produce smaller vehicles.Faurecia was offered 11.5 million dollars in tax incentives to open the plant. It will reach full production in 2013 and is expected to create about 400 jobs.
Tags
News Business & Economic Development
Related Content

Can we count on your support?

Louisville Public Media depends on donations from members – generous people like you – for the majority of our funding. You can help make the next story possible with a donation of $10 or $20. We'll put your gift to work providing news and music for our diverse community.