One of the largest employers in south central Kentucky is looking to expand.
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has given Logan Aluminum preliminary approval for more than $5 million in tax incentives.
The proposed $282 million expansion at the Russellville plant would create 188 jobs.
Logan County Judge-Executive Logan Chick says the expansion would mean a lot to the region.
"If you drive around that parking lot and look at the license plates, you'll see as many cars with license plates out of the county as you do inside the county," added Chick.
Logan Aluminum produces flat-rolled aluminum primarily for the beverage can market. President Randy Schumaker told WKU Public Radio the company’s expansion would likely include producing aluminum sheets for the auto industry.
Logan Aluminum has a current workforce of 1,072 employees.
