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Dog Treat Firm Invests $1M in Manufacturing Equipment

The company has seen ‘unprecedented growth’ lately.

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5 years ago

February 28, 2019

PETS+ Staff

Jones Naturals LLC announced that it is investing more than $1 million in manufacturing equipment.

The expenditure will help it to meet “record-setting demand.” Jones makes dog treats and chews.

The company operates out of three facilities in Rockford, IL.

“The new equipment will streamline Jones Naturals’ manufacturing efficiencies and add capacity to support innovative product development, as well as keep up with the continued demand,” the company stated.

Joe Wallington, President and CEO of Jones Naturals, said, “Jones Naturals has experienced unprecedented growth over the last year and a half, but one thing that has not changed is our commitment to producing the highest-quality, American- made dog treats and chews.”

He continued: “By adding state-of-the-art equipment to our existing facilities and streamlining our manufacturing process, we will be able to continue to meet the demand from our customers on a national level while keeping manufacturing jobs right here in Rockford.”

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