3M expands its Neb. facility

3M reported a new 90,000 square foot expansion at its facility in Valley, Nebraska, to increase the plant's manufacturing capacity and add new jobs to the community. 

"3M has been a part of Valley and the greater Omaha business community for 45 years," said Matt Huset, plant director at 3M's Valley plant.

"We’re proud of the role we play in Nebraska’s success and pleased that we could work with state officials to make this expansion happen,” said Huset.

The firm said that the $67 million investment includes new production lines, equipment and a warehouse, and will help 3M more quickly meet customer demand for the company's personal safety products.

The expansion of the plant is expected to create about 40 new jobs.

To move forward with the expansion, 3M said it partnered with the state of Nebraska through a tax incentive-based program intended to encourage companies to invest in Nebraska by creating jobs and growing the state and its economy.