Diamond V has announced plans to expand manufacturing capacity to support the increased production of natural, nutritional health products for animals. Plans call for the current manufacturing complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to expand through new capital investment of $28 million beginning in September 2016 with anticipated completion in 2018, which would coincide with the company\'s 75th anniversary.

“Sales have been growing at rates around 20 percent for the past five years, which has brought our South Plant, opened in 2009, close to capacity,\" said Jeff Cannon, Diamond V President and CEO.

The planned expansion will add a second manufacturing facility of approximately 97,800 square feet (9,806 square meters) along with related manufacturing capabilities, including storage, fermentation, drying, grinding, packaging, and transportation equipment. This expansion also would provide new skilled jobs in manufacturing, research and development, marketing, accounting, and information technology.

Foodborne illness is a common and costly -- yet preventable -- public health problem. Reducing pathogens in the gastro-intestinal tracts of animals can help reduce the risk of pathogens in food processing.

Diamond V\'s expansion project will be contingent upon regulatory approval and governmental approval of financial assistance. State financial assistance would be primarily in the form of property tax relief on the new facility. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance assisted in preparation of the state application.

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