RACINE, Wis., April 20, 2017 – Today, SC Johnson announced it is making a multi-million dollar expansion of its Bay City, Michigan plant. The investment will cover development of infrastructure and equipment for new production lines. Currently, the plant produces billions of Ziploc® bags a year and exports products to seven countries outside the United States.
“We are proud to be making this major investment in one of our U.S. facilities and supporting economic development in Bay City and the state of Michigan,” said Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “This expansion will help us meet increased customer demand for Ziploc, a flagship brand in our product portfolio.”
The investment will include a new 56,000 square foot building that will connect to the existing primary production area of the plant. Construction will begin in May 2017 with the new production lines projected to be operating in 2018. In addition to the positive economic impact of the construction, 25 full-time jobs will be created, including positions in manufacturing, warehouse operations, and electrical and mechanical maintenance.
The expansion plan is being supported in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Bangor Township to help maintain economic growth and development in the region.
As part of its ongoing commitment to operate more efficiently, SC Johnson continuously renovates and makes improvements at all its global manufacturing plants. The Bay City expansion is the company’s most recent addition to a U.S.-based factory. The company’s largest global manufacturing facility is its Waxdale plant in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
SC Johnson is the maker of trusted brands like Glade®, Raid®, OFF!® and Scrubbing Bubbles®. It is a 131-year-old family company with approximately $10 billion in sales and has 13,000 employees located around the globe. Those interested in applying for careers with SC Johnson are encouraged to visit www.scjohnson.com/careers
About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and RIDSECT®. The 131-year-old company, which generates $10 billion in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com