REIDSVILLE, N.C. — On Wednesday, Farmina Pet Foods officially opened the doors to its first ever U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Reidsville.
The 150,000-square-foot facility located at 248 Sands Road represents a $115 million investment by Farmina Pet Foods into the town and the surrounding area. The company says the facility is expected to create 200 new jobs over the next five years, with 75 positions already filled.
Wednesday’s grand opening was attended by several North Carolina officials, including State Senator Phil Berger, Assistant Commissioner for Consumer Protection, NC Department of Agriculture Chrissy Waggett, Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Kevin Berger and Mayor of Reidsville Donald Gorham…