Balbach helps guide $60M expansion
Terry McWilliams • April 30, 2021
KCC plans HVAC facility in Shelby County
Excerpt from Louisville Business First, April 29
KCC Companies has announced it will build a $60 million manufacturing facility in Simpsonville, according to company CFO and FEI Louisville member Tony Balbach.
The 380,000-square-foot plant will support the production of HVAC equipment, roof curbs, curb adapters and sheet metal products for roof-mounted air conditioning equipment.
Balbach said the company was excited about the expansion and its healthy building initiative, which includes outdoor air units and other HVAC products to be produced at the new facility.
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