# Kentucky Incentivizes Nissin Distribution Center

Nissin International Transport U.S.A. plans to invest $14.3 million in a distribution center at Franklin County Industrial Park 3 in Frankfort, Kentucky, creating 30 jobs to support Toyota-affiliated suppliers and regional automotive logistics. Kentucky preliminarily approved a performance-based incentive agreement of up to $500,000 over 10 years, contingent on job and wage targets. This is an economic-development project, not an open government procurement solicitation, but it may expand local logistics capacity and the supplier base serving automotive operations.

- The incentive is tied to meeting specified employment and wage targets; the stated maximum is not an unconditional award.
- Logistics, warehousing, and automotive suppliers may find opportunities in the regional supply chain as the facility supports Toyota-affiliated suppliers.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this state-backed economic-development incentive from a contract opportunity; the signal identifies no solicitation, contract award, or bid deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA)
- Office of the Governor of Kentucky
- Franklin County government
- City of Frankfort

### Vendors
- Nissin International Transport U.S.A., Inc. (Project investor)

### Key Quotes
> Frankfort’s skilled and experienced automotive workforce, combined with Nissin’s global reach and industry expertise, makes this a natural fit.
> — Layne Wilkerson, Mayor of Frankfort

> With our highly skilled workforce and central location, Franklin County is a perfect home for Nissin’s first Kentucky operation.
> — Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge/Executive

### Sources
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	Activity Stream
](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2894) - KY