Graves County Economic Development | Industrial Maintenance

Overview

Known as the Centrifugal Air Compressor Capital of the World, Graves County has a deep legacy in industrial maintenance and repair. The county's strong concentration of businesses in this sector, combined with a highly specialized regional workforce and robust network of engineering schools, technical centers, and machine shops, makes it an exceptional location for industrial operations.

Graves County Quick Facts

Centrifugal Air Compressor capital of the world
One-third of existing businesses are in this sector
High concentration of installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (2021)

Regional Markets

Logistical intersection of rivers, road, and rail
Center of a 34-state distribution area
4,500+ manufacturing-related facilities in Kentucky

Utilities

TVA has maintained a 99.999% power reliability track record
Kentucky has the nation's 2nd lowest industrial electric power prices
Electric redundancy available

Labor Availability

484 jobs in the region — 82% above the national average (2021)

3 Engineering Schools
7 Area Technical Centers
1 Community & Technical College

26 machine shops within the region (2021)

Explore Other Target Industries

Food Processing

Ranked #1 in the state for agricultural products, with deep roots in poultry, grain, and livestock.

Consumer Products

A growing sector supported by strong logistics infrastructure and a skilled regional workforce.

Lumber

One of the most diversified hardwood regions in the nation, home to 7 Wood Product Manufacturers.

Advanced Manufacturing

Home to 2,270+ manufacturing workers and a logistical hub connecting rivers, road, and rail.