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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Kimberly-Clark to Invest Over $2 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing
Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced plans to invest over $2 billion over the next five years in its North America business, marking the company's largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years. The company expects the investments to enhance its U.S. manufacturing capacity. The broad-based investment program will focus on two projects: a new advanced manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio, and an expansion of its Beech Island, South Carolina, site with an automated distribution center. It will also include additional capital expenditure linked to innovation and automation upgrades across its North America supply chain network. Most read on WATCH: 125-Year-Old Truck Maker to Lay Off Up to 450, Cites Tariffs The American-Made Slate Truck EV Arrives Priced at $20K with No Frills PODCAST: The $25,000 Electric Truck; Pyrex Plant Closes; MEP Funding Turmoil China Says There Are No Negotiations with U.S. Over Tariffs Kimberly-Clark expects the projects to create more than 900 jobs in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. The new Ohio facility, located in geographic proximity to roughly 117 million consumers, will feature more than 1 million square feet and serve as a vital hub for the Northeast and Midwest regions. Designed to facilitate growth for Kimberly-Clark's personal care categories, the site's proprietary manufacturing technologies will enable the creation of new and improved next-generation consumer products, rooted in material invention, product engineering and manufacturing process innovation. The new Regional Distribution Center (DC) in South Carolina will create the infrastructure necessary to support future scale and unlock network efficiencies. Located next to the company's largest manufacturing facility, the automated DC will significantly increase the site's ability to direct-ship and streamline its distribution footprint. The facility will leverage advanced robotics, AI-powered logistics systems and high-density automated storage to dramatically improve operational efficiencies and fast-track speed to market. "By bringing together manufacturing and distribution under one automated roof, we are building a more agile, responsive and resilient manufacturing network that will enhance service levels for our retail partners and contribute to our gross productivity plan," Kimberly-Clark Chief Supply Chain Officer Tamera Fenske said. Construction for both facilities is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and expected to be completed over the next two to three years. Click here to subscribe to daily newsletters featuring breaking manufacturing industry news. Sign in to access your portfolio
