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Astemo Americas Announces $112 Million Expansion of Madison County Manufacturing Operation

Automotive supplier investment creates 114 new jobs in Central Kentucky

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September 1, 2026 3 min read
Astemo Americas Announces $112 Million Expansion of Madison County Manufacturing Operation
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