Toyota To Invest USD 922 Million In New Paint Facility At Kentucky Plant

Toyota is set to invest $922 million to construct an advanced paint facility at its Kentucky plant in Georgetown. The facility is designed to improve operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance the quality of vehicle finishes.

The New paint facility is expected to be operational by 2027, the facility will add 1 million square-feet of capacity while decreasing carbon emissions by 30 percent and water usage by 1.5 million gallons per year. The project further supports plant efforts to increase flexibility for future vehicle production and moves Toyota forward in its goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Earlier this year Toyota invested $1.3 billion, at the Georgetown site to bring assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV to the U.S. market in 2026. Toyota’s investment in Kentucky has reached more than $11 billion since breaking ground in 1986. The Kentucky facility currently employs around 10,000 workers and produces popular models like the Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid. Since 2020, the company has allocated over $20 billion to support the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid models in its U.S. plants.

Kerry Creech, president of Toyota Kentucky, said, “Not only will our customers get the dynamic and stylish exterior finishes they love, but Toyota’s commitment to advanced paint technologies goes beyond aesthetics. It encompasses efficiency, sustainability and quality, leading the industry in environmentally responsible manufacturing. This year alone more than $2 billion is being reinvested in this plant. As the company and industry evolves, we remain committed to putting our team members first, ensuring long-term job security.”