MOBILE, Ala., April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Kimberly-Clark Corporation has approved a capacity
expansion project at its Mobile,
Alabama manufacturing facility that will support K-C
Professional's continued bath tissue category growth in
North America.
"The Mobile team is excited
about the role we will play in supporting the projected growth of
the bath tissue category in North
America as a result of this capacity expansion project,"
said Todd Visscher, Mill
Manager for Kimberly-Clark's Mobile operations. "This investment, the
commitment of our employees, and the community support will
together bolster Mobile Mill's competitive position within
Kimberly-Clark."
With an estimated investment of more than $100 million, this two-year project is expected
to deliver improved capacity, greater manufacturing efficiency, and
enhanced product quality.
Less than a year ago, Kimberly-Clark announced another
significant investment in the Mobile facility for the construction of an
on-site state-of-the-art combined heat-power plant and various
other production enhancements.
"This investment is a testament to the strength of
Kimberly-Clark's Mobile facility
and its workforce," said Bill
Sisson, President and CEO of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.
"It's rewarding to see Kimberly-Clark make another significant
re-investment in its Mobile mill,
which has been a major employer in the area for more than two
decades," said Greg Canfield,
secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. "We've forged a
great partnership with Kimberly-Clark over the years, and the state
and local teams will continue to support the company's future
successes."
"This expansion by Kimberly-Clark is about more than just jobs –
it's about a global, Fortune 500 company reinvesting in our city
and deepening a partnership that dates back more than 20 years.
When existing businesses are thriving in combination with new jobs
and investment, that's a winning formula. That's how we're
transforming Mobile into the most
business-friendly city in America," said City of Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.
Mobile County Commission
District 1 Commissioner Merceria
Ludgood said, "We're happy that Kimberly-Clark has found
Mobile County's economy good for
business as they continue to invest and provide jobs. In just the
past year, Kimberly Clark has
committed more than $200 million in
improvements to their plant here."
Kimberly-Clark employs more than 680 workers at the Mobile site, where it first established a
presence in 1995 by acquiring it from Scott Paper Company, and
produces bath tissue and paper towels under the Scott, Cottonelle,
and K-C Professional brand names.
About the Mobile Area
Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Efforts
The
Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce is
a private business organization with 2,000 members, and the
economic developer of record for the city of Mobile and Mobile
County. With the support of the Chamber's Partners for
Growth public and private investors, over the last decade
Mobile's economic development
efforts have garnered $8.33 billion
in capital investment and added 14,074 jobs, including 31 new
businesses recruited and 60 expansions made at existing area
companies. Additional information is on the Chamber's website at
www.mobilechamber.com, Facebook @MobileChamber and Twitter at
@MobileChamber.
About Kimberly-Clark Professional
Kimberly-Clark
Professional partners with businesses to create Exceptional
Workplaces, helping to make them healthier, safer and more
productive. Key brands in this segment include: Kleenex, Scott,
WypAll, Kimtech and Jackson Safety. To see how Kimberly-Clark
Professional is helping people around the world to work better,
please visit www.kcprofessional.com.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and
its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in
more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an
understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products
that help individuals experience more of what's important to them.
Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex,
Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share
position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support
a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our
business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest
news and to learn more about the company's 146-year history of
innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or
Twitter.
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