AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. () – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Kimberly-Clark), a producer of personal care products, announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County on Thursday.

According to a press release sent May 1, the company’s investment of over $200 million will create more than 150 new jobs at the facility located on 246 Old Jackson Highway in Beech Island, S.C.

“Beech Island is the largest facility in our manufacturing network, so this new investment will drive impact at scale,” said Kimberly-Clark Chief Supply Chain Officer Tamera Fenske.

The investment includes the addition of 1.1 million square feet to the Beech Island facility, which is meant to streamline distribution and increase shipping abilities.

“Kimberly-Clark has been a cornerstone in Aiken County’s economy for decades, and this investment represents a continued vote of confidence in our community and what it offers the manufacturing sector,” said Aiken County Council Chairman Gary Bunker.

“Thanks to South Carolina’s exceptional business climate, global leaders like Kimberly-Clark Corporation are finding lasting success in our state,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “The company’s commitment to investing in South Carolina is truly something worth celebrating, and we congratulate Kimberly-Clark and Aiken County on this milestone.”

Operations with the new addition is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027.

Founded in 1873, Kimberly-Clark has many well-known brands, including Cottonelle, Huggies, Kleenex and Scott.