FLORENCE, KY – Jabil is reportedly looking at Northern Kentucky as a location for a new facility, and is seeking tax incentives as part of the decision.

The EMS firm is considering adding a second factory in Kentucky that would create some 253 jobs, a total investment of $13.5 million. Of that amount, $9.7 million is allocated for rent, and $3.8 million is for building/improvements.

The average wage including benefits would be $21, according to a target negotiated with the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. At least 90% of the workers hired would be fulltime and Kentucky residents, per the agreement.

Jabil received preliminary approval for a $2 million tax incentive that would last more than a decade.