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Bendix Spicer Plans Expansion of Bowling Green Facility

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A company that makes brakes and safety systems for commercial vehicles is expanding its manufacturing operations in Bowling Green.  Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake says it’s making a nearly $8.5 million dollar investment to upgrade its facilities.

The expansion will include the hiring of 75 new employees and the addition of two additional machining centers. BSFB opened its Bowling Green facility in 2007 with 133 employees.  By next year the company expects to have 440 workers in Bowling Green.

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