Nestlé Purina PetCare Company will invest $182 million to expand its manufacturing operation in King William County, Virginia to support growing consumer demand.
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Purina will add 138,000 square feet to increase capacity and enhance business operations in the U.S. and Canada for its Tidy Cats litter products, including the LightWeight formulas such as Free & Clean Unscented.
The project will also include an additional 100,000 square feet of warehouse space leading to more efficient logistics management and expedited delivery of products to pets and pet owners. The factory expansion is expected to be completed by late 2023.
Located in Virginia since 1997, Purina is King William County’s largest employer. The expansion in King William, which is part of the company’s network of 21 existing manufacturing facilities across the United States, is part of a broader growth plan for Purina, which has recently announced new factories in other states.
Founded in 1894, Purina manufactures some of the world’s most trusted and popular pet food, treats, and litter products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast, and Tidy Cats. Together, these brands feed 51 million dogs and 65 million cats every year.
Purina has more than 500 scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts that work to drive pet nutrition forward and has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring people and pets together. Purina is part of Nestlé, a global and statewide leader in nutrition, health, and wellness that employs more than 1,000 associates across the Commonwealth.
In addition to Nestlé Purina’s expanding pet food facility in King William, Nestlé maintains its U.S. headquarters in Arlington, operates a health sciences facility in Alexandria, and manages Nespresso facilities in Arlington and McLean. ■
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