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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Plans Warren, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations

05/04/2025
Multinational consumer goods and personal care company Kimberly-Clark Corporation plans to establish operations in Warren, Ohio. The $800 million project is expected to create 491 jobs in Trumbull County.

The investment will include the construction of a new manufacturing facility that will support the company’s personal care business and serve as a vital hub for the Northeast and Midwest regions.

“Our investment in Warren is a pivotal step forward in our North America business and strategy,” said Tamera Fenske, chief supply chain officer, Kimberly-Clark. “By establishing a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ohio, we’re enhancing our ability to serve millions of consumers across the Midwest and Northeast with greater speed, agility, and resilience. It’s a once-in-a-career opportunity to build a facility from the ground up that reflects the future of manufacturing, and with the support of local partners like JobsOhio, the Department of Development, Lake to River, Western Reserve Port Authority, and local governments, we have the unique opportunity to create high-quality jobs and long-term economic impact in the region.”

The project is being supported by a 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.

"Kimberly-Clark's decision to make its first Ohio investment in Trumbull County would not have happened without close collaboration from our partner at Lake to River as well as at the state and local level to establish a site that is attractive for both rapid development and long-term growth," noted JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. "We all look forward to working closely alongside Kimberly-Clark as it launches its new cutting-edge manufacturing facility.”

Kimberly-Clark is known for its paper-based consumer products, including brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Kotex. The company also manufactures sanitary paper products and surgical & medical instruments.

"The public and private partners that worked together to secure this transformational opportunity shows just how far the Valley has progressed away from its rigid, parochial mindset toward regional collaboration,” added Guy Coviello, President & CEO, Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber. “We especially thank Sarah Boyarko, vice president of economic development for Lake to River Economic Development, for introducing this site to Kimberly-Clark, and for her perseverance to see the project across the finish line."

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