Ken-tron is a national metal stamping and drawn wire company that was originally started in 1960, as Kentucky Electronics, to manufacture precision grid wire for receiving tubes. Metal stampings was added several years later with the concentration at that time on television gun parts. Since then, Ken-tron has diversified both product lines. Watch this highlight video to discover how Ken-tron produces wire for the aerospace, military, medical, and music industries.…
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How It’s Made: Unique Granite & Marble
Unique Granite & Marble has been building custom granite and quartz countertops for many years; however, the roots of the business run far deeper. Rick Thomas, the founder of Unique Granite & Marble founded ‘Rick Thomas Custom Building’ in 1991 and quickly earned a reputation as the premier home building company in the Owensboro area. Thomas’ company did concrete, framing, tile, trim work, and even built custom cabinets for each…
OBKY Local Look – The Brew Bridge
The Brew Bridge is Owensboro's first brewery in over 100 years! David Haynes and the rest of his teams entrepreneurial spirit and dedication brought our community locally brewed craft beer, along with the biggest patio in Owensboro! Watch this video to discover all of the activities they plan to provide for their customers to enjoy. https://youtu.be/PZkIbQYPJn8
How It’s Made: Owensboro Specialty Polymers
In continuing the celebration of Manufacturing Month we have created a highlight video of Owensboro Specialty Polymers, an existing business that has been located in Owensboro since 1958. OSP is a specialty polymer business specializing in PVdC emulsion chemistry. For many years they have provided high barrier coatings to the flexible packaging industry and metal coating industry as well as many other applications that require barrier to moisture, gases, odors,…
How It’s Made: Ken-Tron Manufacturing
As our local economy continues to grow and transform, we celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout October. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight our existing manufacturing industries and their hardworking employees over the next few weeks! Check out this video of how wire is manufactured at Ken-Tron. They produce wire for the aerospace, military, medical, and music industries.
GOEDC 2019-2020 Annual Report
Owensboro continues to emerge into a city that attracts business investment, visitors, and residents from all over the globe. The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation believes that by supporting our local economy and working to attract a diversified workforce, we will add resilience and vitality to our existing industries, which will result in the enhancement of our community.Take a look at a snapshot of the 2019-2020 fiscal year, by accessing…
Successful Test-Run for Owensboro Bridge Lighting
The $1.9 million project of lighting the bridge is near completion and Owensboro residents are anxious to see the results. Groves Electrical Services mounted the transformer, has ran thousands of feet of conduit, hooked up the lights and made updates to the computer system, which will control the color schemes.Groves completed the west-facing side of the bridge in mid-September and has diligently been working the past two weeks to complete…
Owensboro Distillery Returns to Its Original Name
What has been known as O.Z. Tyler Distillery will now be Green River Distilling Company, a name change of renaissance and revitalization, returning to the original name of the distillery, which was founded in 1885 by John McCulloch.During the peak of the original distillery’s popularity, a fire broke out on the property in 1918, which destroyed most of the buildings and barrels. Though the distillery was eventually rebuilt, with Prohibition…
Kentucky’s Best Places to Work 2020
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated 100 companies who were recognized for ranking in the 2020 Best Places to Work in Kentucky. During the 16th Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards ceremony, presented by ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company, nearly 2,000 joined the online celebration of the Kentucky companies to commend their commitment to focus, measure and move their workplace environments toward excellence.The 100 winning companies participated in…
Mizkan Adding 30 Jobs in Owensboro, KY
Mizkan, also known as Ragu is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2020. Mizkan employs 400 people and the plant is currently making white pasta sauce 5-6 days a week. In November, production will go to 7 days, which will create the addition for 30 more full-time jobs. Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Mizkan has found a silver lining. People are staying home and cooking more, rather than…
