Purina unveils newly expanded facility in Iowa
by Katie Pfaff
Purina has completed its $156 million expansion of its Clinton, Iowa factory. The project expands capacity and production of the company’s pet care brands and adds a technical training center. With the expansion, 96 new positions have been added at the factory, which now employs approximately 570 people, according to a news release.
The factory updates include cooking and packaging lines that will be used to make a variety of pet food brands, including Purina ONE, Purina Pro Plan and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. The expansion was undertaken to meet customer demand for a variety of pet food options.
"The pet care industry is dynamic and thriving, and Purina's role as the category leader is one that we take seriously," said Andrea Faccio, chief growth officer at Purina. "The ongoing investment in our business, including this expansion in Clinton, sets us up for continued growth in the future and helps us meet increasing demand from pet owners who have placed their trust in Purina to deliver nutritious and high-quality dog and cat foods."
The new facility also houses a 3,800-square-foot technical training center that supports the company’s investment in digital technology to enhance innovation in manufacturing. The center will also be the hub for employee onboarding, incorporating structured and self-driven training with digital tools and replicas of production equipment for employees to practice on.
"Purina is proud to invest in our brands, our employees and the community here in Clinton," said Justin Wilkinson, factory manager. "The Clinton factory plays a unique role at Purina with the production of over 190 formulas, many of which are exclusively made in Clinton."
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