Musical instrument maker expanding Wilson County operations

Friday, May 1, 2015, Vol. 39, No. 18

MT. JULIET (AP) — A musical instrument manufacturer and distributor is investing nearly $4 million to expand its operations in Wilson County.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd announced Thursday that KHS America plans to add to its location in Mt. Juliet and create 67 new jobs.

Renovations are expected to be complete as early as midsummer.

KHS America is a subsidiary of KHS Musical Instruments Co., based in Taiwan.

KHS America manufactures and distributes musical instruments for everyone from middle school bands to professional musicians.

Those brands include: Jupiter wind instruments, Mapex drums and Altus and Azumi flutes.