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Asahi Bluegrass Forge

Key Metrics

LOCATION

Richmond, Kentucky

SQUARE FEET

37,600

PROJECT TYPE

Expansions and Additions

MARKET SECTOR

Automotive

Facility Expansion and Additions

Asahi Bluegrass Force

Richmond, Kentucky

Denham-Blythe Company has worked closely with Asahi Forge Corporation for many years, including the construction of the 68,000 SF Asahi Bluegrass Forge plant. This expansion was needed to accommodate the installation of ABF’s fifth press.


  • Locker Room expansion

  • 10,600 sf Finishing Area expansion

  • 12,700 sf Forging Area expansion with 100’ clear-span bay, 3000-ton press & pit, and 15-ton overhead crane Billet Cooling canopy addition

  • 3,000 sf Utility Room addition that included: 

    • (2) 25hp cooling water distribution pumps 

    • (3) 100hp process cooling water distribution pumps 

    • 3000 GPM plate and frame heat exchanger 

    • 400 ton cooling tower

  • 5,300 sf Maintenance & Machining Addition with 26’ clear-span bay and 3-ton overhead crane

  • 5,200 sf covered open storage

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