Kasai held a grand opening ceremony for its new North American headquarters last week in Murfreesboro. The new office is across the street from Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in the gateway district.

In late 2014, the Japanese-based company, which supplies Nissan and other automotive companies, announced plans to invest $13.4 million and add 250 jobs in Rutherford County.

Commissioner Randy Boyd of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, participated in the Kagami Biraki, a traditional sake barrel ceremony (See above Photo).