Elizabethtown and Hardin County are home to many manufacturers that are innovative leaders in their industries as well as vital contributors to our region’s economy. EHCIF’s Manufacturer of the Month is an opportunity to recognize these companies and increase awareness of the manufacturing activity happening every day right here in the Elizabethtown area.

Public works projects across the country depend on the team at Elizabethtown-based Structures USA and VSI Sales. Structures USA manufactures overhead sign structures used on interstates as well as highway lighting, traffic signal poles and related products. VSI Sales engineers and markets the products fabricated by Structures USA.

Co-located in a 90,000-square-foot facility at 333 Peterson Drive, the companies started operating in Elizabethtown in 2013 with three employees. Since then, the team has grown to about 50, including welders, machine operators, industrial maintenance techs, estimators, drafters and others. In addition, Structures USA has invested greatly in the state-of-the-art equipment at the Elizabethtown plant.

The manufacturer sees new opportunities and growth ahead, now under the leadership of parent company Nova Pole International Inc., a Canadian owned company also known for quality infrastructure products.

At Elizabethtown-Hardin County Industrial Foundation, we’re proud Structures USA and VSI Sales call Elizabethtown home. We thank them for their contributions to our community and wish them continued success.

Our thanks to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College for hosting the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Industrial Foundation monthly facility managers meeting today. ECTC President Dr. Juston Pate shared information about several programs and initiatives designed to strengthen the manufacturing community.

ECTC and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Knox recently partnered to create the Advanced Manufacturing Career Skills Program (CSP). The program gives transitioning soldiers at any duty station across the globe an opportunity to come to Fort Knox, train at ECTC and earn industry certificates that lead to in-demand careers. The program presents a unique opportunity for employers to connect with transitioning soldiers and create a new pipeline of highly skilled talent.

Pate also discussed the University Center, which will bring multiple university partners to Elizabethtown, making higher education more accessible and affordable. University partners will offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that align with the needs of local employers.

In addition, the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship is available for Kentucky residents who do not have a degree and are interested in high-demand career fields including manufacturing.

The next facility managers meeting is at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at EHCIF. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Cherri Spalding at 270-737-0300.

Elizabethtown and Hardin County are home to many manufacturers that are innovative leaders in their industries as well as vital contributors to our region’s economy. EHCIF’s Manufacturer of the Month is an opportunity to recognize these companies and increase awareness of the manufacturing activity happening every day right here in the Elizabethtown area.

E-town Truss, a family owned and operated business, has played a role in building up Elizabethtown, Hardin County and many other Kentucky communities since it was established in 1977.

At its facility on Valley Creek Road, this local company builds custom roof trusses and floor trusses, which are shipped to job sites typically within a 75-mile radius of Elizabethtown. The company, equipped to build trusses with up to an 80-foot clear span, produces products for single-family homes, multi-family dwellings and commercial properties. Working with a long list of area builders and contractors, E-town Truss has left its mark on countless homes and buildings.

This year, the company marked a milestone anniversary. Twenty years ago, Bobby and Kim Tabb purchased the business from Mrs. Tabb’s father. As Mr. Tabb will tell you, the E-town Truss team shares a commitment to Elizabethtown and takes pride in seeing the city’s continued growth and prosperity. They are also grateful to give back to the community. For instance, E-town Truss has been a valuable partner to Habitat for Humanity of Hardin County.

Elizabethtown and Hardin County are home to many manufacturers that are innovative leaders in their industries as well as vital contributors to our region’s economy. EHCIF’s Manufacturer of the Month is an opportunity to recognize these companies and increase awareness of the manufacturing activity happening every day right here in the Elizabethtown area.

Established in Elizabethtown in 1972, Bluegrass Tank & Equipment has grown to fill a vital role in the dairy industry in multiple states. The company manufactures custom, stainless steel, food-grade tanks that are used to transport milk from farms to dairy processing facilities.

At its facility on Peterson Drive, where the company has been headquartered since 1985, Bluegrass Tank manufactures about 30 units each year. Consisting of the trailer and stainless steel tank, each unit is fabricated to customer specifications by Bluegrass Equipment’s highly skilled team.  

A family owned company led by founder Richard Davis and his son Todd Davis, Bluegrass Tank also offers repair and maintenance services and has expanded to include satellite repair shops in Florida, Michigan and Texas. Further, its affiliate company T. Davis Sales serves as a dealer of the industry’s leading non-custom food grade trailers and provides rental services.

For decades, Bluegrass Tank has been a valued member of Elizabethtown’s manufacturing community, providing jobs and investing in our local economy. We look forward to the company’s continued success and growth.