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Campbell Soup Expands Capabilities
October 4, 2008 Official Board MarketsCamden, N.J.-based Campbell Soup Co. plans to invest in its Maxton, N.C., manufacturing plant by adding state of the art soup production equipment. The multi-million dollar investment in Maxton will enable Campbell to produce ready-to-serve soups and broths packaged in cartons. In addition to the new equipment, the investment will increase the size of the facility by 4,000 sq ft.
Campbell began operating its Maxton facility in Robeson County in 1978. The company currently produces its new “Campbell’s Select Harvest” soups, “Campbell’s Chunky” soups, “Campbell’s Healthy Request” soups, and “Swanson” broth at the 1.8 million sq ft facility. Campbell employs approximately 800 people at Maxton.
In 2005, Campbell added a microwaveable bowl line at Maxton. In 2007, Campbell broke ground for the addition of a 225,000 sq ft warehouse.
Campbell expects to create 50 new full-time jobs in Maxton over a three-year period as a result of the expansion. The plan includes a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund, which provides financial assistance to attract business projects that stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state.
The company began preparing for the expansion this month and expects it to be completed by next summer.
