Largest Capital Investment: Royal Canin
Royal Canin’s ® $390M Investment Builds New Factory that Will Meet Growing Pet Food Demand
Abstract: In March 2021, Royal Canin North America announced plans for a new factory. The $390 million expansion project will create 224 jobs and further develop Preble County’s economy. This is Royal Canin’s first manufacturing facility in Ohio and one of five in the United States. The facility will help Royal Canin to fulfill the growing global demand for their product.
In March 2021, Royal Canin North America along with the Village of Lewisburg in Preble County announced a $390 million investment to build a new factory. This expansion will create 224 jobs and will help meet the increasing demand for Royal Canin’s pet nutrition products. The 450,000 square foot facility will be located in the Village of Lewisburg in Preble County. This is Royal Canin’s first manufacturing facility in Ohio and one of five in the United States. The facility is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023.
“We are excited to expand our presence in the Lewisburg area and continue to partner with the State of Ohio to invest in U.S. manufacturing and the local community,” said Roland Hooley, Vice President of Value Chain Operations for Royal Canin North America. “This expansion fuels the local economy and allows us to further invest in communities like Lewisburg where we are proud to call home.”
The new factory will manufacture both Royal Canin and EUKANUBA ™ health and nutrition with both dog and cat food product lines. The facility will be built to meet leading-edge environmental standards and will pursue a LEED Silver Certification upon completion, demonstrating Mars’ commitment to sustainability.
As a global leader in pet nutrition, Royal Canin’s North America business has consistently grown by double-digit rates across a broad customer base. This investment will enable Royal Canin to meet the ever-growing needs of its consumers across North America. Choosing to expand to Lewisburg will allow Royal Canin access to Ohio’s strong manufacturing support and workforce talent with high capabilities.
