The $418 million expansion will increase diaper and training pant capacity by 50% and create 600 new jobs.

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First Quality announces $418 million Macon facility expansion in Georgia

First Quality announces $418 million Macon facility expansion in Georgia

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First Quality has announced that a $418 million baby care expansion will take place at the site of its current manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia. The expansion will create 600 new jobs and increase capacity for diapers and training pants by 50%.

“In March, First Quality announced that we will be increasing our baby diaper and training pant manufacturing capacity by 50%, and we are excited to announce our expansion will take place in Macon,” said Allen Bodford, president of First Quality’s Absorbent Hygiene division.

First Quality has been part of the Macon community since 2008. The Macon facility manufactures diapers, youth and training pants for retail and healthcare channels.

The expanded facilities will be located at 2108 Avondale Mill Road, adjacent to First Quality’s current location in Macon. The company will be hiring for executive, administrative, supervisory, and production positions.

The First Quality Group of companies is a closely held, diversified group of companies manufacturing, selling and distributing branded and private label absorbent hygiene, paper and packaging products into the healthcare, retail, and commercial channels.