Process Machinery Breaks Ground on Nearly $11.5 Million Shelby County Expansion, Creating 30 New Well-Paying Jobs
Project announced in April expected to be complete by end of 2026
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2025) – Today, Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, joined local officials and leadership at Process Machinery Inc. (PMI) to break ground on the company’s nearly $11.5 million expansion in Shelbyville, a project that is creating 30 new well-paying jobs for Kentuckians.
“Kentucky’s thriving manufacturing sector relies on trusted industry leaders like Process Machinery Inc. continuing to grow and invest here,” said Gov. Beshear. “PMI has invested in the Shelbyville community for several years and has created quality jobs for Kentuckians in the process. I want to thank company leadership for their years of commitment to the commonwealth and congratulate them on this great milestone.”
“This expansion from Process Machinery Inc. is more proof that Kentucky is a leader in the manufacturing industry,” said Rocky Adkins. “Strong companies are choosing Kentucky and reinvesting here, and it’s creating job opportunities for families across the state. I want to offer my congratulations to PMI’s leaders on this new expansion in Shelbyville.”
Announced in April, the company plans to add over 28,000 square feet to the current facility to accommodate the tremendous growth and increased demand the company has seen over the last ten years. The project will take place over three phases, with completion expected by the end of 2026. The expansion will include site development, the construction of a new paint facility, expansion of existing manufacturing space, office space and additional equipment.
“Today’s groundbreaking is an exciting milestone in PMI’s journey,” said Jennifer Miles Ratterman, executive vice president at PMI. “This expansion will allow us to create more jobs, strengthen our operations and continue supporting the vibrant community of Shelby County. I’m incredibly proud of our team and grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality.”
PMI was founded in 1979 by David Miles and his father, William Miles. PMI designs and manufactures conveyor systems and state-of-the-art construction aggregate plants from its current facility in Shelbyville. The plants are engineered to streamline the transportation of sand, stone and gravel in quarries, ensuring efficient operations. The family owned and operated company currently employees 90 Kentuckians.
Shelby County Judge/Executive Dan Ison showed his support for the project: “We are proud to see Process Machinery Inc. continue to invest and expand its operations in Shelby County. This significant project underscores the strength of our local workforce, the competitiveness of our business climate and the confidence that industry leaders like PMI place in our community. Shelby County is honored to support PMI’s expansion, and we look forward to their ongoing success.”
Shelbyville Mayor Troy Ethington spoke on the long-term benefits of the expansion: “This expansion is a great example of the continued growth and investment happening right here in our community. When local companies expand and reinvest, it strengthens our economy, creates good jobs and reinforces the partnerships that keep Shelbyville and Shelby County moving forward. Process Machinery’s success reflects the dedication and innovation of its people. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to the continued progress it brings to our community.”
PMI’s investment and job creation build on the best five-year period for economic growth in state history.
Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced more than 1,200 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling over $43 billion in announced investments, creating more than 63,200 jobs. This is the highest investment figure secured during the tenure of any governor in the commonwealth’s history and $18 billion more than the next highest total.
The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. Since 2022, the average incentivized hourly wage has topped $26 in three consecutive years for the first time.
Gov. Beshear has announced some of the largest economic development projects in state history, which have solidified Kentucky as the electric vehicle battery production capital of the United States: Ford Motor Co. and SK On’s transformative $5.8 billion, 5,000-job BlueOval SK Battery Park in Hardin County; AESC’s $2 billion, 2,000-job gigafactory project in Warren County; Toyota’s $1.3 billion investment in Scott County; Ford Motor Co.’s $2 billion, 2,200-job commitment in Louisville; and Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing’s $712 million investment, creating 1,572 jobs in Shelby County, among others.
The Governor’s administration also secured the largest General Fund budget surplus and Rainy Day Fund. In 2023, Kentucky recorded over 2 million jobs filled for the first time ever and has stayed above that number ever since.
Kentucky also secured rating increases from major credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service.
Earlier this year, Site Selection magazine ranked Kentucky in the top five nationally and second in the South Central region for economic development projects per capita in its 2024 Governor’s Cup rankings. Site Selection also placed Kentucky second in the South Central region and No. 6 nationally in its 2025 Prosperity Cup ranking, which recognizes state-level economic development agencies for their success in landing capital investment projects.
Gov. Beshear also announced a new initiative, called New Kentucky Home, to increase economic investment, attain and attract talent, and increase tourism across the state.
To encourage investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) in April preliminarily approved an incentive agreement with the company under the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based agreement can provide tax incentives based on the company’s investment and annual job targets of.
By meeting its annual targets over the agreement term, the company can be eligible to keep a portion of the new tax revenue it generates. The company may claim eligible incentives against its income tax liability and/or wage assessments.
In addition, PMI can receive resources from Kentucky’s workforce service providers. Those include no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job-training incentives.
For more information on Process Machinery Inc., visit ProcessMachinery.com.
A detailed community profile for Shelby County can be viewed here.
Information on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at NewKentuckyHome.ky.gov. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion at facebook.com/CEDkygov, on Twitter @CEDkygov, Instagram @CEDkygov and LinkedIn.
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