Lexington, KY – hydra, a manufacturer of aromatherapy and bath products to more than 2,000 retailers around the world, has moved its company headquarters from San Francisco to Lexington.
The move, announced by Commerce Lexington and Mayor Jim Gray’s office is creating 10 new jobs immediately, with plans for further growth. According to hydra Partner and General Manager William Kyle, it’s a move that’s already paying off for the company through increased shipping capabilities, a more productive workforce, and lower costs of doing business.
"Lexington's affordable business costs have created a real advantage for our company and will allow us to reinvest the dollars we save into our business and focus on growth,” Kyle said. He also cited Lexington's collaborative resources and high level of community support as instrumental in hydra's decision to move to Lexington.
Sixty percent of the company’s customer base can now receive their orders in two-days rather than four given the new site’s location, a release from Commerce Lexington states. "Kentucky is situated at the crossroads of our strongest customer base, saving time and money for us and ultimately our customers,” Kyle said.
Commerce Lexington’s economic development team introduced hydra to several workforce development resources, including the Bluegrass Workforce Investment Board and the Kentucky Refugee Ministry. Through these two employment resources, hydra began its operations with employees who, according to Kyle, are among the most efficient and committed employees in company history.
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For more on hydra and why they chose to locate in Lexington, see the November edition of