Kimberly-Clark to Create About 100 Jobs at Mississippi Distribution Center
01/20/2012
The company will utilize 500,000 square feet of existing space in the distribution center to distribute medical devices and products.
"Kimberly-Clark appreciates the favorable business climate and support from DeSoto County and the state of Mississippi for this new distribution center," said Kimberly-Clark Healthcare President Joanne Bauer. "We look forward to having a world-class distribution facility in Southaven, which will play an integral role in helping us deliver on our commitments to our customers."
Currently Kimberly-Clark distributes products to over 175 nations, has operations in 36 countries, and employs 57,000 people worldwide.. Its global brands include Kleenex, Scott, Andrex, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend. Sales in 2010 totalled $19.7 billion.
The Mississippi Development Authority assisted the firm by providing workforce training assistance and advice about available tax incentives.
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