# JBS USA expands Plumrose bacon facility in Ottumwa, Iowa

JBS USA announced a nearly $20 million expansion of its Plumrose USA prepared foods business in Ottumwa, Iowa, including bacon equipment upgrades and new slicing equipment. The expansion will create 25 new jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-02-11
- Where: Ottumwa, Iowa, United States
- Value: $20.0M
- Jobs: 25
- Starts operating: Sep 2019
- Status: announced
- Products: bacon products
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [JBS USA](https://endata.com/companies/6144.md)
- [Plumrose USA](https://endata.com/companies/37235.md)
- [Plumrose USA](https://endata.com/companies/37235.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [meatpoultry.com](https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/20867-jbs-subsidiary-expands-pork-processing-facility-in-iowa), 2019-02-11: "Today's announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to the Ottumwa community and reinforces our strategy to grow our business through key customer partnerships."
- [perishablenews.com](https://perishablenews.com/meatpoultry/jbs-usa-announces-major-expansion-of-ottumwa-pork-facility/), 2019-02-15: "Today's announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to the Ottumwa community and reinforces our strategy to grow our business through key customer partnerships."

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