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NIST in Kentucky

NIST ensures that the U.S. economy runs on fair transactions, that our infrastructure is built with quality construction materials, that our manufacturers can innovate and compete internationally, and that we have access to reliable products at home. We provide critical measurements and standards, including nearly 600 calibration services and more than 1,100 standard reference materials, that make Americans safer and healthier and help our companies innovate.

Below you will see a small snippet of what NIST is doing in Kentucky. More information about how NIST is supporting key sectors in Kentucky will be added to this page in the future.

MEP Success Stories

Novelis Advanced Recycling Center Adds 140 Jobs

Reported Year
2024
To meet headcount demand for the facility, large numbers of new hires were expected in 2024. Novelis faced the challenge to effectively onboard new employees in a way that quickly instilled the company’s culture and work environment while also preparing them for their roles. The goal was to ensure new hires felt integrated and aligned with Novelis’

Murakami Leadership Development

Reported Year
2024
After multiple expansions, the company's facility has over 300 team members working in injection molding, paint, assembly and other manufacturing related departments. Murakami's vision was to be the "Supplier of Choice" to their customers and an "Employer of Choice" in the community. After receiving the 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year award from

ACP Technologies: TDMI Success Story

Reported Year
2024
A technology race is underway to find the best formula, ingredients, and processes to create the most cost effective, highest performing and longest lasting batteries, while still being ecologically responsible. This is especially true in the electric vehicle (EV) battery market. ACP Technologies is developing the technology to make these key

News & Updates

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