Siemer Announces $15 Million Expansion 
March 18, 2009

Siemer Milling, one of Hopkinsville’s “finest corporate citizens” according to Mayor Dan Kemp has announced and broken ground on an expansion of their Pembroke Road mill. The expansion, which will increase production by 45%, is a significant boost for the already prosperous Christian County agriculture economy.

After completion Siemer Milling will purchase an additional 3.5 million bushels of soft red wheat annually. The company will also purchase nearly 60% of the wheat produced in the state of Kentucky, an astounding rate considering that their only presence is in Christian County.

Siemer has been a vital “value add” partner to the agricultural community in Hopkinsville-Christian County for 14 years. They have helped produce over 1,100 jobs in the state of Kentucky, and nearly 300 in Christian County by providing raw product to Continental Mills. The expansion will increase Siemer’s direct jobs up to 75 and create the opportunity for more expansion within the food industry by increasing their capacity.

Judge Executive Steve Tribble expressed his commitment to the project by saying, “we made a promise to not only help you get a start here, but to also help you expand. We’re happy we were able to keep that promise.

“Hopkinsville is a great place to do business and has always been ready when we have called,” commented Rick Sie. Governor Steve Beshear added that, “We’re happy that Siemer Milling has made another commitment to the bread-basket of Kentucky by expanding their Christian County facility."

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Brazeway Announces Expansion 
June 6, 2008

Brazeway, a manufacturer of heat transfer products, announced to its employees today that the Company is expanding its Hopkinsville Kentucky Manufacturing Operations as the result of a transfer of operations from its Adrian Michigan facility. The Company will invest up to $42 Million and add 75,000 square feet of manufacturing space as well as significant new jobs over the next few years. 

Leaders celeberated Brazeway's expansion. 

“It was an incredibly difficult decision to choose to close our founding plant in Michigan,” Boyse said, “but we’re certain that Kentucky is the right place to enhance service to our customers. We have tremendous confidence in the workforce here, and the State and Local Partnerships made it clear that Kentucky is committed to support our business and help us become more competitive.” 

In response to the announcement several key officials offered their comments. 

Mayor Dan Kemp - "Brazeway is one of our best local industrial partners and I am delighted that the plant will be expanding here and adding a significant number of new good paying jobs. The City will be partnering with the State to provide incentives which will pay off over the long run by growing our local economy." 

County Judge Executive Steve Tribble: “We’re so proud to support one of our local industries as they continue to grow in our County. We’ve obviously got the right mix of hardworking people and great infrastructure to make this expansion possible. We hope for many more expansions from this fine company.” 

EDC Chairman Don Henderson: “We are excited that Brazeway has the confidence in our community to expand here. This is a great time for Hopkinsville and Christian County.”

 

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Continental Mills Celebrates Grand Opening of Distribution Center
April 17, 2008 

Continental Mills recently opened their new 215,000 square foot distribution center in Hopkinsville, KY. The expansion allows the Seattle based company to consolidate several Eastern US distribution points into one location.

Continental Mills is a manufacturer of dry bakery products such as pancake mix, muffin mix and brownie mix.

“The official opening of this distribution center marks a major milestone in our organization's growth and development. Several locations were considered and the combination of proximity to our customers as well as the solid results from this organization over its history made Hopkinsville the right place to invest in our continued growth,” said Bob Ward, Plant Manager

John Heily, President of Continental Mills, stated that “Continental Mills has enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the Hopkinsville community and our neighbors at Siemer Milling over the last 10 years. These relationships have been critical ingredients supporting our growth and we are proud to celebrate this event with our friends and partner in Hopkinsville.”

Local, state and federal officials were also on hand to join in grand opening event.

Mayor Dan Kemp said, “Continental Mills is one of our most outstanding local corporate citizens and we are very fortunate to have a company of its quality located in Hopkinsville. We look forward to their continued growth and success”.

County Judge Executive Steve Tribble expressed his appreciation for the great impact that Continental Mills has on our agriculture community starting with their purchase of wheat from Siemer Milling. “This is the perfect example of agriculture and manufacturing creating the best benefit for everyone.”