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Mars Petcare Expanding Manufacturing Facility

The project will enable the company to serve the growing needs of pets and pet owners.

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Mars Petcare is spending $145 million to add more than 200,000 sq ft and two production lines to its manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Ark. Scheduled to start later this month, the project is expected to be complete in 2022.


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