Yuma Welcomes $100 Million Kimberly-Clark Manufacturing Facility
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The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC), 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. 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 Nicholls, City of Yuma. “This monumental announcement reflects the strength of Greater Yuma’s competitive manufacturing advantages and the value of strong regional partnerships,” said Greg LaVann II, CEO/President of the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation. “Our strategic location with direct access to major domestic/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.”...
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The pilot facility is expected to be complete and begin operations in 2027.
