Nestlé to Expand Nutritional Products Manufacturing Capacity in US

10 Feb 2017 --- Nestlé has announced that it intends to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Currently, these factories are used to manufacture more than 200 products, including infant formulas, medical nutrition products and nutritional drinks.

The company’s focus with the investment is to increase Nestlé manufacturing capacity and optimize plant assets to continue to meet the nutritional needs of US consumers across the life span and all stages of health.

The planned expansion of the facility is expected to increase production from 100,000 tons to approximately 120,000 tons.

As a result of this new investment, Nestlé expects to create additional temporary construction and facility jobs.

“We are proud to continue our investment in American communities through the expansion of our plant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin,” said Bruno Malgrange, Vice President and Head of Technical and Production.

“The community and our workforce have been an important part of our success for many years, and we look forward to our continued partnership.”

The company says that Nestlé in the United States is committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future, for individuals and families, for thriving and resilient communities, and for the planet.

Nestlé’s diverse portfolio of foods and beverages aims to provides nutritious options for every member of the family, and supports both the first 1,000 days of life along with healthy aging for people and pets.

Nestlé in the US consists of eight main businesses: Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, Nestlé Waters North America, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Professional, Nespresso, Nestlé Skin Health and Nestlé Health Science.

Together, these companies operate in more than 120 locations in 47 states and employ over 51,000 people.

In the US, Nestlé product sales topped $26 billion in 2015, making it the largest Nestlé market in the world.