Mead Johnson Nutrition invests $325mn in S'pore

 
 Despite the US$325 million investment – the largest in company history, it still maintain operations in Thailand as a global priority, MJN said in a statement. It insisted that MJN would continue investing in operations, brands and people in Thailand, after four decades of business building here. The Singapore investment will not impact MJN’s Thailand commercial operations, R&D pilot plant, analytical laboratories or manufacturing facility, it said. Meanwhile, the company’s Chon Buri plant will continue to play a key role in its regional supply chain activities, exporting products to a growing number of markets across Asia.

 “Mead Johnson Nutrition has a deep heritage in Thailand.  For 40 years, we have been a local leader in pediatric nutrition, and our ‘Enfa’ family of products is trusted by parents and healthcare professionals right across the country,” said Blair Sailes, general manager of MJN Thailand. 
 “As we move forward, we remain committed to our employees, customers and business partners here.  We will continue to operate with an uncompromising commitment to scientific rigor and product quality in order to help nourish children across Thailand – and the Asia region – for the best start in life.”

To support the new facilities, a number of production, technical and management positions will be established in Singapore.  Some of the required positions will be new hires and the remaining personnel will be relocating from other MJN locations, including Thailand.
 

“We are looking to build on the strong market growth and demand for our brands in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia by expanding our manufacturing footprint and putting new technology and capacity in the heart of the region,” stated Sailes.  “The new Singapore spray dryer will complement our primary regional finishing plant located here in Thailand and will enable us to further increase production over time.”