- Kimberly-Clark plans to invest over $2B in US manufacturing across two major projects in Ohio and South Carolina over the next five years.
- The expansion is expected to create more than 900 jobs in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, further bolstering the American manufacturing sector.
- This move follows a wave of major US industrial investments by companies like Apple and Nvidia amid shifting trade policies and a focus on domestic production.
Investing in America
Kimberly-Clark, maker of Huggies and Kleenex, is doubling down on US manufacturing, according to Bisnow. It announced Thursday that it will invest more than $2B over the next five years to expand its domestic operations.
Major Projects in Ohio and South Carolina
The company’s investment centers on two major projects. In Warren, Ohio, Kimberly-Clark will build an $800M facility to serve the Northeast and Midwest regions. The 1M SF space will focus on material innovation, manufacturing, and e-commerce fulfillment, creating 491 jobs.
In Beech Island, South Carolina, the consumer goods giant plans a $200M expansion adjacent to its largest manufacturing site. The 1.1M SF facility will focus on advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and automated storage, adding more than 150 jobs.
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A Strategic Bet
“This landmark investment represents a strategic bet on the American consumer and our ability to drive innovation-led sustainable growth for Kimberly-Clark,” said Russ Torres, group president of Kimberly-Clark North America.
As of 2023, the company owns and leases 28 facilities in North America and 54 globally, strengthening its supply chain and technological capabilities.
The Bigger Picture
Kimberly-Clark’s investment is part of a larger trend of industrial reshoring accelerated by trade policies and a renewed focus on domestic manufacturing. Companies like Apple and Nvidia have also announced significant US expansions in recent months, reflecting confidence in the American industrial sector’s future.
