# Polish Metal Poster Maker Displate Plants First U.S. Factory in Louisville  
**Published:** 2026-05-06T18:32:25.000Z  
**Source:** [Office of the Governor](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2748)  
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — [Displate, a Warsaw-based manufacturer of metal posters, announced plans to establish its first Kentucky operation and first manufacturing facility in the United States](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2748), with a $9.5 million investment creating 79 jobs.

The new facility will strengthen the [company's expansion into the North American market](https://displate.com/), according to the announcement from the Office of the Governor. [Displate creates metal posters featuring artwork from independent artists and major entertainment franchises](https://displate.com/), with a subscription service offering benefits like discounts and early access to limited editions.

The investment aligns with Kentucky's strong position in manufacturing. [The greater Louisville area is home to 2,400 manufacturing companies employing more than 82,500 workers in automotive, food and beverage, plastics, appliances, and electrical components](https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/existing_industries/manufacturing). [The manufacturing industry contributed more than $45 billion to the state's gross domestic product](https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/existing_industries/manufacturing).

[Since 2020, the Beshear administration has emphasized supporting manufacturing, creating $24 billion in new investments and 32,100 full-time jobs](https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/existing_industries/manufacturing). The Displate announcement comes as Kentucky continues to attract significant manufacturing and economic development projects. [In 2026, the state marked the best first four months for economic investment of any year in Kentucky history, with more than $7 billion in announced and approved investment](https://www.timesleader.net/news/gov-beshear-cites-7b-record-investments-this-year/article_5643b642-5451-5aa2-8a6b-11f41431bfb4.html).

The company, [founded in 2013](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/displate), has grown to serve pop culture enthusiasts worldwide. [Displate offers designs from over 40,000 independent artists and licensing agreements with major franchises including Marvel, Star Wars and Netflix](https://displate.com/).

## Sources

- [Office of the Governor](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2748)
- [Displate official website with product and company information](https://displate.com/)
- [Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development - Manufacturing sector overview](https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/existing_industries/manufacturing)
- [Kentucky 2026 economic investment records](https://www.timesleader.net/news/gov-beshear-cites-7b-record-investments-this-year/article_5643b642-5451-5aa2-8a6b-11f41431bfb4.html)
- [Displate company profile and founding information](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/displate)
- [Displate Company Profile - Office Locations, Competitors, Revenue, Financials, Employees, Key People, Subsidiaries | Craft.co](https://craft.co/displate)

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