Truck Manufacturer CSTH Invests $7.5M for Kentucky Expansion
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Growing demand for concrete and refuse truck bodies is by Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings in Cynthiana, Ky.
The company, which manufactures mixer and refuse truck bodies through subsidiaries including Continental Mixers and E-Z Pack Trucks, plans to bring more of its production in-house with the new investment. The expansion will allow to internalize weldment and machined parts that are currently outsourced to third-party suppliers.
The added capacity builds on an earlier project launched in September 2024, when CSTH broke ground on a separate $28 million, 250,000-square-foot facility in Cynthiana aimed at meeting surging market demand. That facility remains under development.
Headquartered in Cynthiana, CSTH serves concrete and refuse fleet operators across North America and maintains a growing manufacturing footprint in Kentucky. Following the expansion, the company’s total employment in the state will reach about 350.
“We are excited to continue growing in Cynthiana and adding high-quality jobs that create a career path and growth potential for our team members,” CSTH President Nate Nedley said in a statement.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the expansion June 11, describing it as further evidence of the state’s manufacturing momentum.
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“Companies continue to see the value of doing business in the commonwealth,” Beshear said, citing Kentucky’s workforce and infrastructure advantages.
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has preliminarily approved state tax incentives for CSTH under the Kentucky Business Investment program. If the company meets its annual investment and job creation targets, it can retain a portion of the new tax revenue it generates. CSTH may also access additional workforce services such as job placement assistance and customized training.
Local officials praised the company’s continued investment. Harrison County Judge/Executive Jason Marshall called the expansion a sign of confidence in the region’s workforce and economic environment.
“We’re thrilled to see CSTH investing in our community and committing to long-term growth,” he said.
Cynthiana Mayor Isaac Dailey pointed to the company’s role as a stable employer and partner.
“Their expansion reflects a shared belief in the future of our town,” Dailey said.
