On behalf of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board (IDB) the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce globally recognized Q&B Foods, Inc. (Kewpie) has chosen to expand its operations in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Japanese food company has purchased a twenty-acre site in the South Industrial Park, off Corporate Parkway Blvd to become its second Kewpie U.S. manufacturing and distribution facility.
Q&B Foods, Inc., (Kewpie) a manufacturer of Japanese mayonnaise, dressings and sauces, will bring 85 new jobs initially and an investment of $65 million to the community, with the starting wage over twenty-five dollars per hour and 55 jobs online by 2025.
“Montgomery County continues to attract global companies to our community, adding to our diversity and strength. I’m grateful Q&B (Kewpie) chose us as one of their two locations in the U.S. and look forward to working with them.” - Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.
“This is a historic day for our community and the state of Tennessee. We welcome Q&B Foods, Inc. (Kewpie) and look forward to forging a strong relationship with the newest addition to our corporate community. The jobs and investment will be a tremendous benefit to the families in our region." - Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said.
“We are excited to welcome Q&B Foods, Inc. (Kewpie) to the industrial park. Recruiting industries like Kewpie, with a higher starting wage continues to be a strong initiative for the EDC, as we know it is a key component to increasing the quality of life for our local community .” - EDC CEO Buck Dellinger.
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