Murray, KY — HempWood®, voted the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky in 2024, is opening a new factory on its Murray campus Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Festivities begin at 12 noon CDT with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by formal remarks, a guided tour of the new production line, and concludes with a networking reception.
The day’s agenda includes:
Date: August 5th 12 noon to 2 pm
- 12 noon Food, Music, & Tours
- 12:30 Speeches
- 1 pm Ribbon Cutting Senator Rand Paul
The addition of this facility underscores HempWood’s commitment to Made-in-America, increasing capacity, improving lead times, expanding custom product options (flooring, panels, furniture, and millworks), and reinforcing sustainability initiatives.
“HempWood is excited to enter the next phase of our growth in Murray, Kentucky. Our second factory will bring new HempWood furniture and mill work to the market!”
– HempWood Founder and CEO, Greg Wilson
Why It Matters:
HempWood uses patented technology to transform locally grown hemp fibers into carbon-negative, formaldehyde-free hardwood. Expanding milling operations will help accelerate the company’s mission: replace high-impact hardwoods with a clean, renewable, U.S.-made HempWood.
Who Is Attending?
Industry leaders, architects, sustainable-material advocates, media, regional business, civic partners, and a highly anticipated special guest will be in attendance.
About HempWood®
Invented in 2010 and founded in 2018, HempWood® was the first Made-in-America hemp building material—manufactured in Murray, KY. It offers high-performance, healthy, climate-friendly alternatives for cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and paneling.
Media RSVP
Please confirm your attendance to Rebecca Grosz at office@hempwood.com or (888) 338‑1235 by Friday, August 1st.
