Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced ISCO Industries Inc., a global provider of piping materials, will expand its footprint in Louisville with a $12.75 million investment that will create 50 full-time jobs for Kentuckians.
“Building on our New Kentucky Home requires not only welcoming new businesses to our state, we also need to build on our existing partnerships to create even more jobs for our people,” Gov. Beshear said. “ISCO Industries has been a great Kentucky-based business for more than 60 years, and I am excited to see the company continue to grow in the decades to come.”
Leaders at ISCO Industries will invest in a new operation on Johnsontown Road in Louisville. The project supports the company’s continued growth and will further enhance its fabrication capabilities. Work on the project is expected to begin June 2025 and be completed by June 2026.
“ISCO is proud to make an investment in innovation here in Kentucky,” said Mark Kirchdorfer, president, ISCO Industries. “As we prepare for future growth, we will continually invest back into the business.”
Established in 1962, ISCO was founded in Louisville and maintains its headquarters on Witherspoon Street. The company got its start when founder Jim Kirchdorfer Sr. developed the business to support underground golf course irrigation. The family-owned business – now led by his sons Jimmy and Mark – has grown to include more than 30 facilities across the United States and Canada. The company produces high-density polyethylene structures such as manholes, tanks, fittings and geothermal vaults.
In 2007, the company relocated its fabrication facility to Louisville Riverport, where it operates today and employs approximately 75 people.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg noted the company’s strong existing presence in Jefferson County: “We are proud to celebrate ISCO Industries’ expansion. Their investment not only underscores their commitment to the South Louisville community but also brings 50 new, well-paying jobs, further bolstering our reputation as a thriving manufacturing city. Thank you to ISCO Industries for your dedication to Louisville!”