The production is moving to the US from the European Union. The company has invested US 15 million in capital toward both expansion of the Arkansas based production capability and construction of a new facial wipes line. 

By on-shoring additional production of facial wipes, this initiative is expected to support the growth of over 50 Arkansas manufacturing jobs over the next year, the company reports. 

Supporting domestic manufacturing

Walmart has committed to purchasing an additional US 250 billion by 2023 to support domestic manufacturing and US jobs. As the nation recognizes Manufacturing Day, Rockline Industries and Walmart are jointly hosting a dedication event at the Springdale plant on 1 October in celebration of the transfer of production of the new facial wipes line to Arkansas from Europe.

 “Walmart has been a great partner for many years and we’re pleased to be working with them to bring jobs back to the US,” said Randy Rudolph, President of Rockline Industries. “Rockline has always been dedicated to helping the communities in which we operate and we’re confident this move will create a beneficial impact throughout the state of Arkansas.”

Reshoring

“Congratulations to Rockline Industries for bringing jobs and manufacturing back to the US,” said Cindi Marsiglio, Vice President, US sourcing and manufacturing at Walmart.

“Our customers have told us that other than price, the most important thing to them is buying great products that support their neighbours and create jobs in their communities. Increasing Walmart’s purchases that support American jobs makes sense for our customers, our communities and our company.”

Rockline recently expanded its US wet wipe production capacity by purchasing a 240,000-square-foot plant in Russellville, AR. That expansion allowed the company to accommodate increased production for the facial line at the Springdale plant, Rudolph noted.

Rockline Industries

Rockline Industries was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Sheboygan, WI. It is one of the leading manufacturers of coffee filters and consumer, health care, industrial and institutional wet wipes.

A family-owned company, Rockline has repeatedly created first-to-market product design solutions for the wet wipe consumer, and continues to provide innovative products to the nonwovens industry. Rockline employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, AR, New Jersey, England and South China.

www.rocklineind.com