# Canadian automation company opens Kentucky headquarters **Published:** 2026-08-12T16:04:40.000Z **Source:** [Office of the Governor](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2814) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/canadian-automation-company-opens-kentucky-headquarters LEXINGTON, Ky. — [A Canadian-based manufacturing automation company has officially opened its first U.S. headquarters in Lexington](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2814), bringing 111 new full-time jobs and a $5.4 million investment to the region. [BOS Innovations, headquartered in London, Ontario, celebrated the grand opening of its new facility at 1041 Providence Place Parkway with Gov. Andy Beshear and local leaders](https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/canadian-based-robotics-company-opens-1st-u-s-facility-in-lexington-bringing-111-jobs). [The company specializes in advanced robotic production systems and automation solutions for industrial manufacturers](https://www.bosinnovations.com/), with more than 25 years of experience serving North American customers. The Lexington operation will serve automotive, nuclear, defense, life sciences and general manufacturing industries. [Company leaders said the facility will provide space for customers to work directly with engineers, evaluate automation technologies and develop production solutions](https://www.lanereport.com/188868/2026/08/bos-innovations-opens-first-u-s-headquarters-in-lexington-with-5-4-million-investment/). State officials noted that the expansion reflects BOS Innovations' growing U.S. customer base and will improve service, collaboration and supply chain operations for the company. "Kentucky is a leader in the advanced manufacturing sector because of our diverse workforce, unique location and business-friendly environment," Beshear said in a statement. "I am proud to see that strong track record continue today for both manufacturing and foreign direct investment as BOS Innovations takes its next step forward here in their New Kentucky Home." [Ben Huigenbos, president of BOS Innovations, said manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation to improve efficiency, but successful implementation requires strong integration and support](https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/8-15-2026/bos-innovations-lexington-kentucky.shtml). The project was first announced in June 2025, making the Lexington facility the company's first U.S. operation. ## Sources - [Office of the Governor](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2814) - [LEX18 coverage of grand opening ceremony with Gov. Beshear](https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/canadian-based-robotics-company-opens-1st-u-s-facility-in-lexington-bringing-111-jobs) - [BOS Innovations corporate website with company background](https://www.bosinnovations.com/) - [Lane Report business news coverage](https://www.lanereport.com/188868/2026/08/bos-innovations-opens-first-u-s-headquarters-in-lexington-with-5-4-million-investment/) - [Area Development magazine coverage of the project](https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/8-15-2026/bos-innovations-lexington-kentucky.shtml) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Office of the Governor, enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2814.