Purina PetCare

Purina is arguably the most well-known brand in the pet industry. In support of the demand for its products, Purina operates more than two dozen manufacturing facilities across the country. As part of its sustainability efforts, Purina uses regional production and distribution, aiming to minimize the number of long-distance semi-trucks on the road. Earlier this year, Purina launched its first zero-tailpipe-emission delivery with the use of a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck, which has a maximum range of up to 500 miles and can be refueled in 20 minutes or less.

This year was one of organic growth, which included the expansion of its production facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin. The $195 million project is expected to increase production of wet pet food brands in Jefferson by nearly 50 percent, including Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Beneful IncrediBites. The 35,000-square-foot expansion is part of a larger growth strategy for the pet care company, which recently celebrated the grand opening of a new dry pet food facility in Eden, North Carolina and completed expansion to its King William, Virginia litter factory.