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7 days ago
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Kimberly-Clark plans $130M expansion in Mobile, adds 29 jobs
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Kimberly-Clark Corporation will expand its Mobile manufacturing facility. Mobile police identify man killed by officers Saturday According to a news release from the Mobile Chamber, this investment is for the company's production line for a new generation of consumer-preferred hygiene products. 'This expansion represents a strategic investment in Kimberly-Clark's future and underscores our commitment to solving unmet consumer needs through innovation,' Kimberly-Clark chief supply chain officer Tamera Fenske said. 'Our Mobile facility exemplifies manufacturing excellence, powered by a team whose skill, dedication and passion deliver the essential products our consumers count on every day,' she said. 'This investment not only enhances our North American manufacturing capabilities but also deepens our longstanding partnership with the Mobile community. We're proud to grow our presence here and create additional opportunities that will benefit both our business and the region for years to come.' Mobile Chamber officials said the project is a capital investment of more than $130 million and will create 29 jobs. 'Kimberly-Clark is one of Mobile's cornerstone employers, and this investment reflects the strength of our workforce and business climate,' Mobile Chamber President and CEO Bradley Byrne said. 'Continued innovation and growth at the Mobile facility mean long-term stability for hundreds of families and a clear signal that Mobile is a smart place to do business.' Bay Minette bank robbery: police give new details Company officials expect the new production line to be operational by the third quarter of 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-04-2025
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What President Trump's ‘Liberation Day' could mean for the Mobile economy
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — President Donald Trump is calling April 2 'Liberation Day' for his tariffs to implement them on other countries because he no longer wants the United States to rely so heavily on foreign goods. Mobile Chamber CEO Bradley Byrne said everything about Trump's tariff plan remains uncertain, so they are unsure of how to react to the tariffs until they are implemented. Pensacola family lost loved one and feels precious moments were lost Several Mobile area businesses and industries such as Austal USA, Airbus and the Port of Mobile rely on imported goods. They are some the main drivers for the Mobile economy. Byrne said the chamber is concerned about how these tariffs could impact those businesses and industries. 'The chamber has taken the position that across-the-board tariffs are not good,' Byrne said. 'We oppose them.' Very little is known about President Trump's plan for his tariffs on Wednesday. The president has already implemented a 20% tariff on Chinese imports and a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. Baldwin County's Amber Buswell wins Remarkable Women award for her contributions The purpose of tariffs is to help American businesses, according to Byrne, but if they are used incorrectly, they could have a ripple-down effect. 'It could affect employment, and once again, we just don't know that yet,' Byrne said. 'If you drive the car prices up, not too high and people aren't going to buy it. And the people that produce are the people that use that to make something, it could affect their job.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
