Meijer to establish dairy manufacturing facility in Ohio

American hypermarket chain Meijer has outlined plans to establish its first dairy manufacturing facility in Ohio with an investment of $100m.

To be located in Tipp City, Miami County, the 85,000ft² plant will create more than 100 jobs and cater to the company’s retail locations in the region, supplying milk and a range of dairy products.

Meijer supply chain operations and manufacturing executive vice president Rick Keyes said that the company is very pleased to continue its investment and growth in Ohio.

"With 42 stores and a major distribution complex, Ohio is a very important state for us."

Keyes added, "This new facility in Tipp City will help support our continued growth as a company as well as our continued success in Ohio."

The plant will be built in three phases over the next three years, with Phase I focusing on milk, juices and teas, expanding Meijer’s distribution capabilities in Tipp City, reported bizjournals.com.

JobsOhio president and chief investment officer John Minor said, "Having Meijer choose to locate its newest dairy production facility here in Ohio over other Midwest locations reflects the state’s attractive business climate and strength of its food processing industry.

"In collaboration with our regional partner, the Dayton Development Coalition, along with Tipp City, and Miami County, we were able to win this significant project and bring good jobs to the region."

Headquartered in Walker, Michigan, Meijer has 204 outlets across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan, and employs 60,000 people across the region.

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Image: The project will be Meijer’s first dairy facility in Ohio. Photo courtesy of Somchai Som at FreeDigitalPhotos.net.