Kimberly-Clark plans $130M expansion in Mobile, adds 29 jobs
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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.'
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Company officials expect the new production line to be operational by the third quarter of 2027.
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