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Appalachian Tank Continues to Grow in Kentucky Enterprise Park

Appalachian Tank, a subsidiary of Platinum Tank Group, joined the Industrial Park at 479 Industry Drive in Pikeville in November of 2021. For the next eight months, the company worked to prepare the plant and to hire the employees needed to begin active production in July 2022.  Appalachian Tank is a manufacturing facility building high quality aluminum tanks used primarily for transportation, delivery and distribution of refined fuel.

Appalachian Tank, a subsidiary of Platinum Tank Group, joined the Industrial Park at 479 Industry Drive in Pikeville in November of 2021. For the next eight months, the company worked to prepare the plant and to hire the employees needed to begin active production in July 2022.  Appalachian Tank is a manufacturing facility building high quality aluminum tanks used primarily for transportation, delivery and distribution of refined fuel.


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Kentucky Power employees and Red Cross team up for vital blood drive

The Ashland Service Center partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive to help address the critical blood supply shortages affecting the region. The event drew more than 30 participants, highlighting employees’ commitment to helping the community and improving health and wellness. In total, the Red Cross was able to collect about 25 units of blood during this event.

The Ashland Service Center partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive to help address the critical blood supply shortages affecting the region. The event drew more than 30 participants, highlighting employees’ commitment to helping the community and improving health and wellness. In total, the Red Cross was able to collect about 25 units of blood during this event.


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Pike Co. 911 communications boosted by radio tower donation from Kentucky Power

A no-cost boost in 911 connectivity is coming to Pike County by way of radio waves. Kentucky Power recently donated the Weddington Branch radio tower in the Coal Run area to Pike County Emergency Management to reenforce emergency response in the rural area, providing essential communication infrastructure that will improve coordination and efficiency during crises.

A no-cost boost in 911 connectivity is coming to Pike County by way of radio waves. Kentucky Power recently donated the Weddington Branch radio tower in the Coal Run area to Pike County Emergency Management to reenforce emergency response in the rural area, providing essential communication infrastructure that will improve coordination and efficiency during crises.


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Protecting reliability one circuit inspection at a time

Weather events and age can put a strain on the energy grid and available power supplies. That’s why strategic planning to increase reliability through maintenance and improvements of power delivery infrastructure is a top priority for Kentucky Power.

Weather events and age can put a strain on the energy grid and available power supplies. That’s why strategic planning to increase reliability through maintenance and improvements of power delivery infrastructure is a top priority for Kentucky Power.


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Heroic actions: First aid training, lineman's knot save a life

When Brandon Blackburn, DHE foreman, put his first aid training and quick-thinking into action, he was able to save the life of a man involved in a motorcycle wreck.

When Brandon Blackburn, DHE foreman, put his first aid training and quick-thinking into action, he was able to save the life of a man involved in a motorcycle wreck.


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Kentucky Power awards grants to eastern Kentucky teachers

EP Teacher Vision Grants from Kentucky Power support projects of local educators that enhance student learning. The AEP Teacher Vision Grant program provides aid ranging from $100 to $500 to classroom teachers.

EP Teacher Vision Grants from Kentucky Power support projects of local educators that enhance student learning. The AEP Teacher Vision Grant program provides aid ranging from $100 to $500 to classroom teachers.


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Dajcor Aluminum finds success in southeastern Kentucky

At Kentucky Power, we believe in recognizing exceptional companies that are making a positive impact in their industry and the community. In this business feature, we shine the spotlight on Dajcor Aluminum, a leading manufacturer of extruded and fabricated aluminum products.

At Kentucky Power, we believe in recognizing exceptional companies that are making a positive impact in their industry and the community. In this business feature, we shine the spotlight on Dajcor Aluminum, a leading manufacturer of extruded and fabricated aluminum products.


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Kentucky Power presents annual reading event in conjunction with International Read to Me Day

More than 1,200 elementary students throughout 20 eastern Kentucky counties will be treated to a riveting story about big dreams and perseverance read aloud by Kentucky Power volunteers.

More than 1,200 elementary students throughout 20 eastern Kentucky counties will be treated to a riveting story about big dreams and perseverance read aloud by Kentucky Power volunteers.


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The joy of giving: Kentucky Power employees support local communities this holiday season

Kentucky Power employees experienced joy through donation and volunteer efforts they organized in each district to give back to their local communities.

Kentucky Power employees experienced joy through donation and volunteer efforts they organized in each district to give back to their local communities.


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Electric system upgrades in South Shore provide economic development opportunity

Kentucky Power’s reliability enhancement initiatives are underway to strengthen and modernize the electric system in Greenup County, Ky., where the company’s crews have already constructed a new substation in the Tygart Creek area with new lines feeding power to South Shore.

Kentucky Power’s reliability enhancement initiatives are underway to strengthen and modernize the electric system in Greenup County, Ky., where the company’s crews have already constructed a new substation in the Tygart Creek area with new lines feeding power to South Shore.


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