1250 Mayde Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Positioned in the Berea Industrial Park, this +/-32.66 acre site offers a premier industrial development opportunity in Central Kentucky. Approximately 12 acres are developable, including a 150,000 square foot build ready pad already in place. The pad area has potential to expand.

Surrounded by leading global manufacturers such as Hyster-Yale Group, Hitachi Astemo Americas, Novelis, and Hitachi Astemo Electric Motor Systems America, this location provides immediate access to a strong industrial ecosystem. The property is zoned I-2 (heavy industrial) with all utilities available and sites less than two miles from Interstate-75, offering easy connectivity to interstate travel and larger markets such as Lexington, KY or Knoxville, TN.

For workforce development advantages, the site is near the Ignite Academy South Campus, an Area Technical School that partners with local manufacturers and others to train high school students in welding, automotive technology, and other advanced manufacturing programs, creating a direct pipeline of skilled talent.

Locate in the Thriving Berea Industrial Park: Position your operation alongside global manufacturers in the thriving Berea Industrial Park, home to more than 2,000 manufacturing jobs. Major employers include:

• Hyster-Yale Group - ~850 employees

• Hitachi Astemo, Berea Plant No. 1 - ~1,000 employees

• Hitachi Astemo, Berea Plant No. 2 - ~160 employees

• Novelis Corporation - ~150 employees

Together, these companies along with others have invested over $200 million in expansions within the last five years, demonstrating continued confidence in Berea’s strong business climate and skilled workforce.

Workforce Advantage: The park benefits from close proximity to Ignite Academy South Campus, an Area Technical School partnering with local manufacturers to train high school students in welding, automotive technology, and advanced manufacturing. This direct workforce pipeline ensures a steady supply of skilled, job-ready talent.

Regional Growth Momentum: Nearby, the Triple Crown Business Park, a new regional business park, represents a strategic partnership between Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, City of Berea, Madison County Fiscal Court, and Scott County Fiscal Court. Managed by the Central Kentucky Business Park Authority, this initiative is actively pursuing funding to accelerate investment and development in this park and across the region. The Business Park is expected to create at least 700 new jobs, furthering strengthening Berea’s robust manufacturing base and regional economy.