Kimberly-Clark invests US$130 million to expand Mobile facility

Kimberly-Clark has announced a US$130 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The project includes the installation of a new hygiene production line, which is expected to create approximately 29 new jobs.

According to the company, this investment is part of its strategy to drive growth and innovation in the market, strengthening its manufacturing capabilities to meet consumer demand. The new line is expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2027.

“This expansion represents a strategic investment in Kimberly-Clark’s future and underscores our commitment to solving unmet consumer needs through innovation”, said Tamera Fenske, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Kimberly-Clark. “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”.

The expansion was also welcomed by local authorities, who highlighted the company’s importance to the regional economy. “Kimberly-Clark is one of Mobile’s cornerstone employers, and this investment reflects the strength of our workforce and business climate”, said Bradley Byrne, President and CEO of the Mobile Chamber.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson also emphasized that the project will secure not only new jobs but also existing ones. “Time after time, we see that companies that invest in Mobile keep investing in Mobile. That is a testament to our dynamic and dedicated local workforce and the pro-business climate we have worked hard to cultivate across the region”, he said.