ATHENS-A transport company that will support operations at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA is locating in Athens.
Earlier this month, KC Logistics approached the City of Athens with an offer to purchase property in Breeding Industrial Park south of U.S. 72 to build a logistics center. On Monday, June 28, the Athens City Council approved selling 12.65 acres on Durham Drive to KC Logistics for $250,000.
CFO Joseph G. Smith stated in a letter to Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks that the company expects to hire an estimated 100 employees which will include drivers, mechanics and technical support. The company also plans to invest in excess of $12 million on a new building, tractors and trailers, Smith stated. KC Logistics wants to set up a temporary office trailer on site to begin hiring employees.
“Our business with Toyota is expected to ramp up beginning in September 2021,” Smith stated.
Marks said KC Logistics is a Tier 3 company that will transport seats from Athens-based TBAKI to Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA. The company, which has locations in several states, has operated since its establishment in 1986.
Mayor Ronnie Marks
Bethany Shockney
“Mazda Toyota’s decision to locate in Limestone County has led to another exciting investment in Athens,” Marks said. “This project with KC Logistics supports our local economy, including supplier TBAKI, and provides jobs in our community. I appreciate our City staff, City Council and Limestone County Economic Development Association working together to make this project happen.”
LCEDA President Bethany Shockney said the community is fortunate to have another company locate in Limestone County that supports Mazda Toyota and directly supports TBAKI in the City of Athens.
