3 Reasons To Build Your Solar Manufacturing Facility In Todd County
Have You Heard About Todd County?
What About The Largest Construction Project In The US?
If you haven't heard about Todd County, KY your missing a real opportunity to tune into to a
fantastic area just across the state line from Clarksville, TN.
If you haven't heard about Clarksville, TN let me fill you in. Clarksville, TN is home to one of (if not the largest) construction projects going on right now in the United States.
Hemlock Semiconductor LLC is building a new $1.2 Billion dollar manufacturing facility to produce solar grade polysilicon. The plant is expected to begin producting product by the end of 2012. With this type of investment, there are surely some companies related to solar support manufacturing that are considering making an investment in the area near the new Hemlock Semiconductor facility.
If you are considering locating your facility near the new Hemlock plant, you need to consider Todd County. We think Todd County is the best choice for your facility..(Of course...we are a little biased!). Since we are a little biased, I thought I would give you 3 reasons why you should consider Todd County for your solar support manufacturing facility:
1. Todd County Is Close To Hemlock Semiconductor
Close To The Todd County Border
As you can see from the picture, the Hemlock Semiconductor Plant is just across the border from facility. In fact the northern border of the HSC property abuts the southern border of Todd County Kentucky.
Close To Nashville, TN
Todd County is located approximately 50 miles north of Nashville, TN.
Close To 87% Of The Population Of The Eastern United States
If you draw a 600 mile radius from the center of the region, you will find that 87% of the Eastern United States population rests within the circle.
2. Accessible Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation is critical to most businesses. Todd County is centrally located and easily accessible via Interstate, Highway, Rail and Airports are all nearby or within a short distance.
- Highway 68/80
- Highway 41
- Highway 79
Rail Service
- Mainline provided by CSX
- Short Line provided by RJ Corman
International Airport
- Nashville International Airport-Less than 1 Hour to the South
3. Skilled and Available Workforce
The Todd County region attracts workers from a 60 mile radius of the county. This equals a total labor force of approximately 189,000 workers to choose from. Nearby Fort Campbell delivers a pool of highly trained technical skills at a rate of nearly 400 per month.
The region already boasts a vibrant manufacturing community and the workforce has an abundance of manufacturing related skills. The Todd County Industrial Foundation and the Hopkinsville Community College Project ITEM offer technical training and professional development opportunities for FREE for anyone who is interested in advancing their skills.
Come Visit Todd County
If you are considering locating near the Hemlock Semiconductor site, don't forget to look to the north. Your friends in Todd County are here to help you. Need some additional information? Just click the button below to learn more about Todd County Kentucky!
