Bullard, a globally renowned company in manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE), is opening a research and development facility in Lexington, where marketing and product development teams will collaborate, in order to develop the next generation of Bullard products and services to protect customers.
“This is a great Kentucky company and we’re proud to welcome Bullard to Lexington,” said Lexington Mayor, Linda Gorton, adding “The company is opening an office in Lexington, to take advantage of the talent in our university city.”
Bullard’s next phase of growth
The company is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky, with global offices in Germany and Singapore
The move represents the next phase of growth for the 121-years old, family-owned company, which is dedicated to advancing human safety through new technologies and innovation. The company is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky, with global offices in Germany and Singapore.
“We are thrilled to be in both Lexington and nearby Cynthiana,” said Wells Bullard, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of Bullard, adding “We have the most inspiring people working for Bullard around the world, smart, hard-working people who are dedicated to what we do, allowing people to go home safely, at the end of the day.”
Research and development facility in Lexington
Wells Bullard adds, “Lexington is so important to Bullard. It is an innovative, educated community that gives us a huge selling point for new talent and offers us, so many ways to engage with different aspects of the city. The University of Kentucky is a vital source of talent and technology for us, and we are grateful to be in a city that wants to continuously improve, just as we do.”
The new center will include Bullard’s new product development, marketing, and global shared resources departments.
New Bullard Center
“We are proud to welcome Bullard, an innovative and well-established business, to Lexington,” said Bob Quick, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Commerce Lexington Inc., adding “With the opening of the new Bullard Center, this global leader in safety will have access to Lexington’s educated workforce and dynamic quality of life. We’re happy you chose Lexington.”