Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Expanding Pennsylvania Plant

Move reflects company's commitment to local operations and the continuation of delivering innovative, highly nutritious foods for pets.

Morgan Smith

Jul 30, 2020

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is spending more than $167 million to expand operations at its Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania facility, which produces many of the company’s flagship brands, including Purina ONE, Purina Pro Plan, Fancy Feast, Dog Chow, and Cat Chow. New processing and packaging lines are being added, and 94 new jobs will be created within the next three years.

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