Kraft Foods Group Plans $40 Million Expansion At Its Granite City, Illinois, Manufacturing Plant
08/21/2013
Kraft will invest in new equipment, construction and infrastructure improvements. Specifically, next year the company will install four new pouch-filler lines, and related processing equipment for ready-to-drink beverages. The company acquired the Granite City facility in 1991 and has expanded numerous times since then, including building a warehouse in 2001.
“We’re pleased to be making a significant equipment investment here and plan to add 30 jobs over the next two years,” said Kraft Granite City Plant Manager Scott Frick. “We have an excellent, dedicated workforce locally, which is an important consideration when adding jobs. We want to thank the local economic development team from the city, county and state, who worked proactively to support our project and make it happen.”
“Governor Pat Quinn has made it a priority to invest in Illinois and build on the state’s substantial presence in the food processing industry,” Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Adam Pollet. “We are pleased that we were able to work with Kraft to expand its facility in Granite City and deepen its business commitment to Illinois.”
The Quinn administration worked with Kraft Foods, in cooperation with the Granite City Economic Development Department, and Madison County Community Development to bring new production and new jobs to Illinois, the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said.
The company is eligible for state tax credits based on jobs created and for a state job training grant to help increase the skills of its workforce. In addition, the City and County worked together with the Illinois Department of Transportation to utilize Economic Development Program funding and City Tax Increment Financing funds to widen Missouri Avenue and improve the flow of truck traffic.
“We are thrilled that Kraft Foods continues to place their vote of confidence in our city and our region as they invest and plan for the future growth and success of their company,” said Mayor Ed Hagnauer. “We place a very strong emphasis on the retention and expansion of our existing businesses in Granite City, so we are very proud of this decision by Kraft to grow here, and we look forward to a continued partnership in the future.”
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