New Balance celebrated a $65 million expansion of its footwear factory in Skowhegan, Maine, on June 5, 2023, WABI reported. The project adds 200 manufacturing jobs and is meant to increase the company’s Made in USA capacity.
The expansion
- A new 120,000-square-foot, single-story building will connect to the existing plant.
- Employment at the site will grow from more than 250 to about 450 people.
- Output will double to more than one million pairs of shoes a year.
- The Skowhegan factory has made footwear for more than 40 years.
Vice President of Corporate Services John Campbell said the new building puts an emphasis on worker safety, since shoemaking is very hand- and wrist-intensive work.
“It’s going to increase our Made in USA capacity.”
Joe Preston, President and CEO, New Balance
FAQ
How much is New Balance investing?
$65 million.
How many jobs will it add?
About 200, for a total of around 450.
How many shoes will the plant make?
More than one million pairs a year.
Source & credit
Source: WABI, June 5, 2023: “New Balance invests $65 million in Skowhegan factory expansion”.