Barrel manufacturing giant Independent Stave Co. (ISC) has broken ground on its $66.5 million cooperage in Northern Kentucky, which is set to create 220 jobs.

As barrel making continues to boom, barrel manufacturing giant Independent Stave Co. (ISC) will build a $66.5 million cooperage in Northern Kentucky, creating 220 jobs.

The Wood Component Manufacturers Assn. will hold its 2011 Fall Conference & Plant Tour Event in the Louisville, KY, area Oct. 2-4.