# Astemo to invest $112M in Berea expansion, creating 114 jobs **Published:** 2026-09-01T18:27:21.000Z **Source:** [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/189200/2026/09/astemo-americas-berea-kentucky-expansion-114-jobs/) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/astemo-to-invest-112m-in-berea-expansion-creating-114-jobs BEREA, Ky. — Astemo Americas announced on September 1 that it will invest more than $112 million to expand its automotive manufacturing operations in Madison County, creating 114 jobs as the company increases production of electric vehicle components in Kentucky, according to [The Lane Report](https://www.lanereport.com/189200/2026/09/astemo-americas-berea-kentucky-expansion-114-jobs/). The project represents the first phase of what could ultimately become a $379 million investment and create as many as 282 jobs, according to Governor Andy Beshear's office. If the full project moves forward as envisioned, state officials said it would represent the largest private-sector investment in Madison County in the past 20 years. The expansion will add nearly 300,000 square feet of operational space across Astemo's two Berea plants on Mayde Road, along with facility upgrades and new manufacturing equipment. The company specializes in producing [engine management systems, electric powertrains and integrated vehicle controls](https://www.am.astemo.com/about-us/company-overview) for major automotive manufacturers. "Kentucky continues to lead the way when it comes to advanced manufacturing and EV operations, and this project represents another great company choosing to reinvest in the commonwealth," Beshear said. Astemo Americas, a division of [Astemo Ltd., a global automotive technology supplier](https://www.astemo.com/en/), established its first Kentucky plant in Harrodsburg in 1985. The company has since expanded to three facilities in the state, with operations in Harrodsburg and two plants in Berea. Astemo employs more than 15,000 people across 23 manufacturing sites worldwide. Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley described Astemo as the city's largest employer and said the investment could have a long-term impact on the local and regional economy. "This expansion will have a generational impact on our community and the region as quality career opportunities are created to facilitate additional production of advanced automotive components," Fraley said. Berea Director of Business and Economic Development Donna Angel called the project a transformational investment that will strengthen the city's manufacturing footprint and broaden its tax base. "This $112 million manufacturing expansion and creation of 114 new jobs represent a transformational investment in our city's future, validating our pro-growth strategy and cementing our local workforce's reputation for excellence," Angel said. The expansion adds to Kentucky's growing electric vehicle and advanced automotive manufacturing sector. The state has attracted billions of dollars in EV-related investment in recent years, including battery manufacturing and automotive suppliers preparing for continued changes across the global vehicle market. ## Sources - [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/189200/2026/09/astemo-americas-berea-kentucky-expansion-114-jobs/) - [Astemo Americas, Inc. — Company Overview](https://www.am.astemo.com/about-us/company-overview) - [Astemo, Ltd. — Corporate website](https://www.astemo.com/en/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Lane Report (KY Business), enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://www.lanereport.com/189200/2026/09/astemo-americas-berea-kentucky-expansion-114-jobs/.