Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear today celebrated the grand opening of KOI Superior Walls' new manufacturing facility in Boone County, a project expected to create 73 full-time jobs. The new operation, which manufactures precast concrete foundation walls for residential construction, marks the company's first venture in Kentucky.
Governor Beshear highlighted the state's economic momentum, stating, "Kentucky’s historic economic momentum is driven by our highly skilled workforce and growing reputation as a great place to do business." He added, "We ‘re excited about KOI’s new facility in Boone County, the 73 new jobs and economic opportunities it will bring our people, and I want to thank KOI's leadership for choosing the commonwealth. I look forward to their continued success.”
KOI Superior Walls, a sister company to KOI Precast Concrete, broke ground on the Burlington facility in August 2024. The 14-acre site now features approximately 38,000 square feet of production space and 6,000 square feet of office space. The new jobs will span manufacturing, installation, sales, design, administrative, and management roles.
Ross Votel, President of KOI Superior Walls, expressed enthusiasm for the new venture. "We are excited to be manufacturing Superior Walls in Northern Kentucky," Votel said. "This innovative product offers significant benefits to the home-building process and an improved foundation in new homes. Our new facility will allow us to combine our decades of precast concrete manufacturing experience with this revolutionary system to grow into the future. We look forward to serving builders and homeowners in the region with our custom designed foundations and exceptional customer service.”
Local leaders also praised the investment. Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore noted, “KOI Superior Walls’ investment reflects the strength of Boone County’s manufacturing base. This project brings new jobs, supports the regional building industry and reinforces Boone County as a place where companies innovate, invest, expand and succeed.” Lee Crume, CEO of BE NKY Growth Partnership, added that the investment "strengthens Northern Kentucky’s construction supply chain and supports our region’s continued growth." The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) had previously approved an incentive agreement for the company in April 2024.