ARMOR-IIMAK To Expand Boone County Operation With Nearly $6 Million Investment, Creating 44 Kentucky Jobs

Increased manufacturing output will help the company meet growing consumer demand

Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted an exciting new project for Kentucky’s manufacturing industry as ARMOR-IIMAK announced plans to expand its Boone County facility. The nearly $6 million investment will create 44 Kentucky jobs, and 65 total jobs, further strengthening the commonwealth’s record-setting economic growth over the past six years.

“One of the key drivers behind our historic economic momentum has been Kentucky-based companies continuing to reinvest in the communities they serve,” said Gov. Beshear. “This expansion is a testament to not only our state’s resources and business-friendly environment, but also to the skilled workforce and dedicated partners collaborating at the local and state levels. I am happy to see 44 new, quality jobs coming to Boone County and look forward to ARMOR-IIMAK’s continued success.” 

ARMOR-IIMAK is the ARMOR Group’s North American business making thermal transfer ribbons for digital printing uses. The expansion will increase production capacity and consolidate select production volumes from other facilities within its global network. The investment includes facility modifications, new equipment installation and workforce expansion to support additional manufacturing output. The 44 new positions will span manufacturing, technical and support functions, bringing the company’s total Kentucky workforce to over 100 employees.

“We are proud to deepen our commitment to Kentucky and the Boone County community through this expansion and are grateful for the support of Gov. Beshear’s administration and the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority,” said ARMOR-IIMAK COO Ryan Heitkamp. “This investment will strengthen our manufacturing capacity to meet growing customer demand while creating high-quality job opportunities for local residents. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the state and contributing to Kentucky’s ongoing economic momentum.”

ARMOR-IIMAK, Inc. is the North American thermal transfer ribbon business of ARMOR Group, a global leader in thermal transfer ribbons, labels and digital printing consumables. The ARMOR Group is headquartered in Nantes, France, and operates manufacturing and commercial facilities worldwide, serving customers across industrial, logistics, retail, healthcare and packaging markets.

Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore celebrated the expansion: “When a company grows its Boone County workforce by more than 70% and invests in new equipment, it sends a clear signal of confidence in our community. The 65 new full-time roles will create strong career opportunities for local residents both in Kentucky and Ohio, spanning production, warehouse, engineering and administrative work.”

BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume added: “ARMOR-IIMAK’s continued expansion highlights Northern Kentucky’s growing partnership with global businesses. We’re grateful for the company’s long-term commitment since 1999, and we’re proud to support the new jobs and additional capacity this project brings to the region.”

ARMOR-IIMAK’s investment and job creation furthers what has been the best six-year period for economic growth in state history.