SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Yuma Welcomes $100 Million Kimberly-Clark Manufacturing Facility

Starting point is 00:00:00 Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fain Signature Group. The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, Jaietk, in partnership with the city of Yuma and the Arizona Commerce Authority, is proud to announce that Kimberly Clark Corporation is constructing in Yuma, Arizona one of its newest U.S. facilities, a 50,000 square foot pilot facility representing a capital investment of over $100 million. dollars. The project is well under construction and expected to create approximately 50 full-time jobs at competitive compensation levels, further strengthening the region's advanced manufacturing and sustainable industry base. We welcome Kimberly Clark. This investment is a perfect example of building upon our historical and strong agricultural industry, while developing our future innovation industries, said Mayor Douglas Nichols, City of Yuma. This monumental announcement reflects the strength of greater Yuma's competitive manufacturing advantages and the value of

Starting point is 00:00:55 strong regional partnerships, said Greg LaVan 2, CEO slash president of the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation. Our strategic location with direct access to major domestic slash international markets, a reliable energy supply, and an abundant workforce provide the foundation for companies like Kimberly Clark to succeed. We are honored that Kimberly Clark has chosen Greater Yuma for this significant investment and are committed to supporting the company's long-term success. Kimberly Clark's decision to establish a new alternative natural fiber pilot facility in Yuma is a tremendous win for Arizona, said Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. This investment reflects not only the strength of Yuma County's advanced manufacturing

Starting point is 00:01:36 and agricultural assets, but also Arizona's growing leadership in sustainable industry. We're proud to partner with Jai'atk and the city of Yuma to support Kimberly Clark as they expand their innovative, sustainability-focused operations in our state. Yuma offers a unique combination of agricultural expertise, natural resources, and talent that make it an ideal location for our alternative natural fiber facility, said Michael Todd, Vice President and managing director of Kimberly Clark. This investment reflects our commitment to exploring rapidly renewable fiber sources that have the potential to enhance the future of our products. Just as importantly, it represents an opportunity to invest in a community that

Starting point is 00:02:14 shares our spirit of innovation and stewardship. We appreciate the continued partnership of the City of Yuma, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, the Arizona Commerce Authority, local growers, and community stakeholders, and we look forward to building on that collaboration as we help support Greater Yuma's ongoing growth and success. The Yuma Pilot Facility will extract useful fibers from Hesperallo, a low-water use and rapidly renewable plant native to Arizona and elsewhere the Southwest United States, which have the potential to be used in the company's future hygiene products. The pilot facility is expected to be complete and begin operations in 27. A global leader in innovation and sustainability. Kimberly Clark and its trusted brands are an

Starting point is 00:02:54 indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. The company's portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cotonel, Poise, Depend, pull-ups, good nights, intimus, plenitude, sweetie, softex, Viva and Wipe All, hold number one or number two share positions in approximately 70 countries. Kimberly Clark's Perkins. Kimberly Clark's is to deliver better care for a better world and it is committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable the business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly Clark website. Advancing Sustainable

Starting point is 00:03:37 Industry in the Greater Yuma Region The new Yuma Pilot Facilities focus on natural fibers aligns with Kimberly Clark's global sustainability goals and reinforces the greater Yuma region's position as a leader in agriculture technology, renewable resources, and advanced manufacturing. Yuma's unique assets, including its year-round agricultural production, proximity to California and Mexico markets, robust transportation networks, and available industrial land make it an ideal location for agriculture-related operations. The project also complements greater UMAs ongoing investments in regional infrastructure and energy and its direct access to major domestic-international markets. This announcement represents another milestone in the region's

Starting point is 00:04:17 economic momentum, attracting high-quality employers that bring both innovation and sustainability to the forefront of economic growth. Catch up with the news and read more stories from the desert cities on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F-1 RST2-No.

SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Yuma Welcomes $100 Million Kimberly-Clark Manufacturing Facility

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