The Halton Group, which creates industrial ventilation systems at a plant in Scottsville, plans to invest $3.7 million into a new headquarters.

“The fact that Halton Group is not only growing its headquarters, but also adding more research and development capabilities, shows the level of success that international companies discover in the Commonwealth,” Gov. Steve Beshear said in a news release. “I want to thank the company for investing in the state and helping build our economy.”

Halton Group has production in Scottsville, with headquarters in the small business accelerator at Western Kentucky University. The company is growing to the point where it plans to move out of the incubator and build its own standalone headquarters next to the manufacturing operation. Halton Group also will build a new research and development facility on its Allen County campus.

Construction on the headquarters and R&D center will begin this summer and is expected to be ready early next year.

“We are always pleased to see our operations expand,” Mika Halttunen, Halton’s chairman of the board, said in a news release. “The atmosphere of cooperation that the Commonwealth of Kentucky provides and the willingness of the local city and county officials to work with established companies make investments into our growth more sound and prudent, both for the company and the community.”

Formed in Finland in 1969, Halton Group produces industrial ventilation systems used throughout North America. The company opened in Kentucky in 1989, where it currently employs 180 people.

“Halton has always been a great asset to Scottsville,” Scottsville Mayor Rob Cline said in a news release. “We are extremely pleased that they have chosen to locate their North American Headquarters here. I also want to thank the Tri-County Electric and North Central Telephone Cooperative for providing an environment beneficial for the continued growth and success of Halton in Scottsville.”

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved the company for tax incentives up to $100,000, by recouping sales tax on certain construction and equipment costs. 

Halton Group also received support from the Kentucky Innovation Network and is eligible to receive resources from the Kentucky Skills Network for customized training. 

— For more information on Halton Group, visit www.haltoncompany.com.