AKFA Aluminum Solutions
Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Our first U.S. plant: extrusion, CNC fabrication and anodizing for North America.
- Status
- Under construction
- Production
- Starts in 2027
- Investment
- $80M, 331 jobs
Trailers & transportation
Aluminum extrusions for next-generation transportation.
Advanced extrusion, surface finishing and value-added fabrication for next-generation transportation and modern architecture.
Made in USA
Made in Kentucky.
Built to supply America.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions is building a strategic extrusion plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to meet steady U.S. demand with high-quality, locally made aluminum profiles. Extrusion, CNC fabrication and anodizing under one roof mean shorter lead times, a domestic supply chain and one accountable partner — from the first die to the finished component.
- Investment
- $80M
- New jobs
- 331
- Site
- Kentucky Transpark
Plant
One site, full cycle
Extrusion, CNC fabrication and anodizing on one schedule at the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green.
How it worksGroup
25 years of AKFA extrusion
Know-how from AKFA Group's plants in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, which supply more than 30 countries.
Global networkIndustries
From trailers to solar fields
Profiles for trailers and truck bodies, facades, automation lines and solar mounting structures.
ApplicationsBowling Green in numbers
A full-cycle plant for North America.
Extrusion, CNC fabrication and anodizing at one site in the Kentucky Transpark, starting in 2027.
40Mlbs a year
Extrusion capacity, up to 18,000 metric tons of finished profiles. Anodizing runs alongside at up to 17.6M lbs.
Extrusion
40M lbs18,000 t
Anodizing
17.6M lbs8,000 t
010M20M30M40M lbs a year
53ft
Longest profile, 16.2 m — the length of a standard U.S. dry van trailer, so a rail runs in one piece.
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53 ft · 16.2 m
Door frame
Roof rail
Logistics track
Sidewall posts
Floor & crossmembers
Bottom rail
- Door frame
- Sidewall posts
- Roof rail
- Floor & crossmembers
- Logistics track
- Bottom rail
Planned capacity and specifications from the project announcement. Final figures to be confirmed before launch.
Global network
Backed by AKFA's global aluminum network.
Our Kentucky plant draws on the experience of AKFA Group's extrusion plants in Central Asia.
BENKAM
Navoi, Uzbekistan
One of Central Asia's leading aluminum extruders, with anodizing, powder coating and sublimation finishing.
- Opened
- 2015
- Location
- Navoi Free Economic Zone
- Finishing
- Anodizing, powder coating, sublimation
Hoffmann
Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
Regional extrusion and fabrication capacity serving Central Asia.
- Location
- Ili district, Almaty Region
- Capabilities
- Extrusion and fabrication
- Market
- Central Asia
AKFA Group
- Founded
- 2000, Tashkent
- Employees
- 8,000+
- Facilities
- 20
- Export markets
- 30+ countries
From extrusion to finished product
From a simple extrusion to a ready-to-install part.
One partner, one plant, every step — fewer handoffs, shorter lead times and quality controlled from the press to final assembly.
Integrated manufacturing from aluminum extrusion to ready-to-assemble components.
1Step 1
Extrusion
High-quality aluminum extrusions up to 53 ft (16.2 m) long
2Step 2
CNC machining
Precision machining up to 54 ft (16.5 m)
3Step 3
Precision cutting
Accurate cutting with tight tolerances
4Step 4
Robotic welding
Automated welding for consistent quality
5Step 5
Fabricated components
Ready-to-assemble components for OEMs
Standard and custom T-slot extrusions with value-added finishing and assembly.
1Step 1
Extrusion
Standard and custom T-slot profiles
2Step 2
Anodizing
Wide range of colors with durable finishes
3Step 3
CNC machining
Precision machining, holes and custom features
4Step 4
Components
Full range of connectors and assembly hardware
5Step 5
Final assembly
Ready-to-use modular solutions for industrial applications
Capabilities
Three processes under one roof.
Every profile can be extruded, machined and finished in Bowling Green — on one schedule, with one point of contact.
Extrusion
Aluminum extrusion
Engineered for strength. Extruded for performance.
Fabrication
CNC machining & fabrication
Beyond extrusion. Ready for assembly.
Anodizing
Anodizing & surface finishing
Advanced surface protection. Exceptional color versatility.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions USA is investing in advanced European extrusion technology to deliver high-performance aluminum profiles for American manufacturers — ideal for trailer rails, main beams and other long structural members.
- Press
- 12-inch, Presezzi Extrusion S.p.A., Italy
- Annual capacity
- Up to 40M lbs (18,000 metric tons)
- Maximum length
- 53 ft (16.2 m)
- Profiles
- Standard and custom, solid, hollow and semi-hollow*
- Tolerances
- Aluminum Association, ANSI H35.2*
| Process | ft | m |
|---|---|---|
| Machining line | 69 ft | 21.0 m |
| CNC machining, part | 54 ft | 16.5 m |
| Extrusion, profile | 53 ft | 16.2 m |
| Anodizing, profile | 40 ft | 12.2 m |
| Alloy | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 6063 | Architectural systems, T-slot and modular profiles |
| 6061 | Machined and structural parts |
| 6005A | Trailer and transportation members |
| 6082 | Heavy-duty structural profiles |
* To be confirmed by AAS engineering before launch.
Our capabilities extend far beyond aluminum extrusion. The Bowling Green facility is being equipped with a fully automated 69-ft (21 m) machining and fabrication line that processes extrusions up to 54 ft (16.5 m) long.
- Line
- Fully automated, 69 ft (21 m)
- Maximum part length
- 54 ft (16.5 m)
- Operations
- CNC machining, precision cutting, robotic welding, fabrication, final assembly
| Equipment | Qty | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Long-length CNC machining line | 2 | Extrusions up to 54 ft |
| Precision accessory machining | 1 | Hinges, fittings, short parts |
| Precision cutting saw | 1 | Cut to length, tight tolerances |
| Robotic welding station | 1 | Repeatable welds on assemblies |
Quantities as planned for the plant; to be confirmed.
A state-of-the-art anodizing line for high-quality, durable and decorative finishes on transportation, architectural and industrial aluminum extrusions.
- Annual capacity
- Up to 17.6M lbs (8,000 metric tons)
- Maximum length
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
- Finishes
- 9 colors: 4 conventional, 5 interference
- Coloring tanks
- Two dedicated tanks
- Surface preparation
- Stainless steel microsphere shot blasting
- Third-party anodizing
- Available*
Natural silverConventional anodizing · drag to rotate
Conventional anodizing & electrocoloring
Interference electrocoloring
Colors on screen are approximate. * To be confirmed.
Also in Bowling Green
Engineering & design supportCustom dies and die catalogQuality control and traceabilityApplications
Where our aluminum goes to work.
From trailers and truck bodies to curtain walls, automation lines and solar fields, our profiles are engineered for the loads, climates and service life of real projects.
Trailers & transportation
Large-scale, high-strength aluminum extrusions engineered for next-generation trailers and commercial transportation, supported by precision CNC machining, robotic welding and value-added fabrication.
Learn more- Dry van and refrigerated trailers
- Flatbed and specialty trailers
- Truck bodies and structural frames
- Main rails and crossmembers
- Flooring and sidewall extrusions
- Roof rails and door frames
- Long-length structural profiles
- Custom OEM components
Architecture & facade systems
High-performance aluminum extrusions for curtain walls, storefronts, entrances and interior partitions, finished with architectural-grade anodizing.
Learn more- Curtain wall systems
- Thermal and non-thermal storefronts
- Commercial entrance doors
- Demountable office partitions
- Window and glazing systems
- Sunshades and louvers
- Railings and handrails
- Canopies and awnings
- Cladding and facade components
- Custom architectural extrusions
Industrial applications
High-performance aluminum extrusions for industrial automation, robotics, data centers, infrastructure and heavy-duty structural applications, from complex custom profiles to large components.
Learn more- Industrial automation and robotics
- Data center infrastructure
- Formwork and shoring systems
- Scaffolding and access platforms
- Bridges and infrastructure
- Machine frames and enclosures
- Conveyor and material handling
- Heavy-duty structural extrusions
- Modular industrial systems
- Custom OEM components
Energy & solar solutions
Precision-engineered aluminum extrusions for renewable energy, electrical infrastructure and industrial applications, enhanced by advanced anodizing and value-added fabrication.
Learn more- Solar mounting systems
- Solar panel frames
- Electrical enclosures
- Heat sinks and cooling profiles
- Battery housing extrusions
- Power distribution extrusions
- Industrial structural profiles
- Custom anodized extrusions
2027 launch
Reserve launch capacity.
Tell us about the profiles you plan to run in 2027. We'll come back with tooling, timing and pricing.
Plant schedule
Dec 2025Project announced: $80M plant, 331 jobs
May 2026Groundbreaking at the Kentucky Transpark
2027Production start
Today01
We review your drawings and requirements.
02
An engineer checks manufacturability, tooling and finish.
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Our sales team sends your quote.
News
From Bowling Green.
Plant milestones and company news from AKFA Aluminum Solutions.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions to build its first U.S. plant in Bowling Green, KentuckyAn $80 million plant at the Kentucky Transpark, creating 331 full-time jobs.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions breaks ground in Bowling GreenThe first U.S. manufacturing operation of a company from Uzbekistan. Production is scheduled to start in 2027.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions opens RFQs for 2027Request quotes, search the die catalog and plan launch capacity ahead of the 2027 production start.
Contact
Talk to our North American team.
Questions about profiles, capacity or finishes. For a priced quote, use the step-by-step request.
Sales, North America
Mirko MirmukhsinovHead of Sales North Americamirko.m@akfagroup.com+1 (571) 315-8007Plant
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