Similar views were echoed by Stephen J. Hasselbrock, general manager of Trim Masters Inc., in Bardstown, where doors for the Toyota cars are manufactured. Economic and Environmental Impacts of Japan in Kentucky UK s internationally renowned economist Dr. Charles Haywood offers a rigorous analysis of the economic impact of Toyota, which employs 7,600 persons at its plant in Georgetown. The state is now earning a 36.8 percent return on that investment according to Dr. Haywood s research. UK s College of Communications professor Joachim Knuf notes the ways in which the Japanese production system has enhanced effectiveness of Kentucky manufacturing. Our company complies with all environmental regulations, and exceeds the requirements, said Kenichiro Imasu, President and CEO of Matsushita Home Appliance Corporation located in Danville, Kentucky.
Japanese companies are heavily involved in recycling and keeping the environment clean.
The future of Hitachi is integrated with the quality of life in the community. This is why we spend a great deal of time, energy and resources to support environmental projects such as recycling, soil conservation, landscaping project and city beautification projects, said Taiji Hasegawa, president of Hitachi Automotive Products, who came to Harrodsburg in 1985. According to Brunn, attitudes towards foreign investments keep improving. Japanese ventures are helping to change attitudes in small and relatively isolated Kentucky communities, agreed Karan. And they are winning the praise and the pocket books of the Japanese.