Kemin to Add Facilities, Jobs in Des Moines

DES MOINES, IowaKemin announced a five-year expansion plan that will add six new manufacturing facilities, three new research facilities and a new corporate headquarters building in southeast Des Moines. The expansion will create 98 new jobs in the areas of research, marketing, information technology, as well as other support functions.

 As we approach our 50-year anniversary in 2011, we are pleased to be well-positioned to make this significant investment in the future and our commitment to our employees, customers and the millions of lives that we touch every day," said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries. Our expansion in Des Moines is an important part of the overall global expansion plan that will take the company to the next level."