Manufacturing basic things

Kimberly-Jayson Corp., based in Irving, Texas, announced a $30 million investment to expand and upgrade its Berkley Mill nonwovens facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The plant produces nonwovens for major personal care products including Depend, Poise, and U by Kotex.

The expansion initiative spans two years and is projected to generate 14 additional positions at the location. According to Ernest Humphries, the plant manager, “This investment, combined with the commitment of our employees and the support of the local community, will bolster the mill’s competitiveness.” Local officials also expressed enthusiasm, with Henderson County Board Chairman Michael Edney noting the facility remains “a legacy employer in our county.”

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