Belgian Company to Add Production Capabilities, Creating 60 New Jobs in the Columbus Region
Company Name: Dupon USA LLC
Location: Columbus
Site Region: Central
Country of Origin:
Country: Belgium
Region: Europe
Industry Sector: Food Sciences and Agriculture
Company Profile: Dupon USA has decades of experience in designing high-quality ice cream equipment for businesses worldwide, offering innovative solutions for small to large producers, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer support.
Company Website: https://duponusa.com/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New Location
Jobs:
Jobs committed: 60
Jobs retained: 28
Types of jobs: Food and Agribusiness
Capital Investment: $33,000,000
 Company Need:
The company was seeking to build a new facility to produce baked wafers, cookies, and crunch products used by ice cream manufacturers and food producers while expanding
Testimonial:
This expansion represents an important next step for our company as we grow our presence in the United States. Columbus offers the access, infrastructure and business environment we need to support our customers and scale our operations. We are proud to continue building our future here and to be part of a strong and growing community.
Dick D’Hoore, Owner & CEO, Dupon USA
Why Ohio?
Food and agribusiness is one of the largest industries in Ohio, boasting hundreds of companies that cultivate, process, package, distribute, and market food and drinks enjoyed by consumers around the world. The proximity to and relationships with industry and academic partners result in faster, more affordable access to every part of the value chain.
The decision to expand in Columbus reflects the Region’s strength as a hub for food production, logistics and advanced manufacturing, as well as its central location within reach of major consumer markets.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio
The Ohio Department of Development
One Columbus
City of Columbus