AKFA Aluminum Solutions US LLC, a division of Uzbekistan’s AKFA Group, announced a major investment that will create 331 jobs with the establishment of its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The project marks the first time an Uzbekistani company has launched manufacturing operations in the United States.
AKFA’s decision positions Kentucky as the gateway for AKFA Group’s North American expansion. The new facility will serve as a full-cycle production hub, featuring advanced extrusion, anodizing, and finishing capabilities aligned with U.S. energy and environmental standards. AKFA’s first U.S. operation will integrate recycled aluminum billets and energy-efficient systems to support a low-carbon supply chain.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions U.S. LLC operates the aluminum division of AKFA Group, one of Central Asia’s largest industrial companies with more than 8,000 employees across 20 facilities. AKFA Group produces up to 100,000 tons of product annually, supplying materials for global markets including construction, transportation, and renewable energy.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions's extrusions are shipped to such industries as construction, automotive, transportation, and renewable energy markets.
