Halton expands manufacturing facility in Kentucky with $7.4m investment

Halton, a leading maker of commercial kitchen ventilation and air distribution systems, invests $7.4 million to expand the company's facility in Allen County, Ky., creating 60 full-time Kentucky jobs. Works will start immediately and are expected to complete during first half of 2024.

Phil Meredith, food-service SBA director Americas at Halton, announced the expansion of the manufacturing facility dedicated to the commercial air handling segment.

The project will see the company expand its current manufacturing operation in Scottsville, Ky., by 50,000 square feet, bringing its operational space to 91,000 square feet at its second facility. This expansion joins its sister facility, bringing total operational area to more than 180,000 square feet. The added space will allow room for a research and development lab specifically for the air-moving product line. The company will also add additional manufacturing space to allow for new product lines to support the overall gr