GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) — Tate Inc. will bring 400 full-time jobs to Glasgow with the opening of its largest North American facility, officials announced Thursday. The $61.2 million project is the largest economic development investment in Barren County in nearly 20 years.

The company plans to renovate a 764,000-square-foot facility into a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant focused on data center components and containment products for U.S. customers.

Barren County competed with multiple states to secure the project, which is expected to have a major economic impact on the community, a news release said.

“Kentucky has secured our place as a manufacturing leader with our skilled workforce and prime location, and companies across the globe are taking notice,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “I want

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