L’Oreal USA expands, create 211 jobs in NKY

Cosmetics giant L’Oréal USA is expanding in Northern Kentucky, investing more than $42 million in a plant expansion in Florence. The expansion will create 211 new jobs. Hiring will start early next year, nearly doubling the plant's current workforce. Additionally, the French-based global cosmetics and hair care manufacturer has 60 employees at its Walton distribution center. L'Oreal USA Florence Manufacturing Facility is currently 560,000 sq ft. The 110,000 sq ft plant expansion is expected to create 211 jobs.  Since 1993, the Florence facility has nearly doubled in both size and staffing. “L’Oréal’s business is growing globally, and the expansion will enable us to meet increased consumer demand for the popular hair care brands we are producing in Kentucky,” plant manager Eric Wolff said in an accouncement. “The Florence plant is a center of manufacturing excellence for the L’Oréal Group, and the decision to expand U.S. production here will result in significant economic benefits for Kentuckians.” L’Oréal USA is the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Oréal SA, based in Paris, France. In business for more than a century, L’Oréal has built a portfolio of 27 international beauty brands. The company employs more than 68,000 people worldwide. “L’Oréal’s decision to expand their manufacturing operations in Kenton County is a great example of our existing companies’ commitment to Northern Kentucky,” added Kenton County Judge-Executive Steve Arlinghaus, former chairman of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED’s board of directors. “This is great news that drives our economic development focus in Northern Kentucky and the ongoing cohesive efforts of Tri-ED, the local community and the Commonwealth.” By Feoshia Henderson Follow Feoshia on Twitter