Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leadership from Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings (CSTH) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s new manufacturing facility in Cynthiana, a $28 million project that will help the company meet increased consumer and industry demand, adding to the state’s growing manufacturing industry.
“Kentucky’s robust manufacturing sector continues to grow even stronger, adding fuel to the entire commonwealth’s red-hot economy,” said Gov. Beshear. “I am excited to join the Cynthiana community in celebrating this exciting new investment from CSTH. We look forward to the company’s continued success here in Harrison County.”
The $28 million project will see CSTH locate in a new state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot building that’s already under construction. The company has outgrown the existing manufacturing operation as consumer and industry demand has increased.
“We have been proud to call Cynthiana home for the past ten years,” said Frank Busicchia, CEO of CSTH. “Kentucky and the economic development opportunities have been a large part of our success. We have added over 300 new jobs since we started and will continue to expand in the future.”
CSTH is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky. As the parent company of Continental Mixers, E-Z Pack Trucks, One Source Parts and Dynamic Towing and Manufacturing, CSTH is a leading producer of truck bodies and related aftermarket parts. CSTH manufactures products to perform at the highest levels for the challenging operator environments of the ready-mix concrete and refuse industries. The company serves the specialized needs of concrete and refuse fleet operators across North America.
Harrison County Judge/Executive Jason Marshall is excited for the continued partnership between the company and community: “The seeds we plant today with CSTH will yield a harvest of prosperity, growth and opportunity for generations to come. Let us break ground with enthusiasm, build with purpose and cultivate a brighter future for Harrison County and Cynthiana.”
Cynthiana Mayor James Smith looks forward to the continued investment in the community from the company: “Cynthiana is excited to have watched the explosive growth that CSTH has had over the last decade. We’ve grown together and we’re even more excited to see how this investment continues to transform the lives of those who work here and this community that they call home.”
Garnett Furnish, executive director of Cynthiana-Harrison County Economic Development Authority, noted the company’s manufacturing presence in the commonwealth: “It has been my pleasure to work with CSTH, their owners and staff and the local powers to allow this 300-employee manufacturer to remain in Cynthiana-Harrison County. The company will help Cynthiana-Harrison County continue to grow and be a leading manufacturer in the great state of Kentucky.”