Key components of the investment include approximately $800 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio, and $200 million to establish an automated distribution center at its existing factory in Beech Island, South Carolina. The remaining funds will be allocated toward innovation initiatives and automation upgrades at various facilities throughout North America.

This investment is expected to create over 900 new jobs in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. Additionally, by modernizing facilities and introducing automation, Kimberly-Clark aims to streamline production and distribution processes, reducing transportation costs and lead times.

The new facilities will shorten freight routes, decrease dependence on long-haul transportation, and support just-in-time delivery systems. Overall, this move will make Kimberly-Clark’s supply chain more resilient, flexible, and efficient, benefiting both the company and consumers through faster, more reliable product delivery.