Purina holds grand opening for new factory in Eden [Video]

Purina leaders held a grand opening of the company’s new factory in Eden on Tuesday.The factory, located on Meadow Road, cost Nestlé Purina PetCare Company $450 million. The company says it’s one of its largest investments into manufacturing operations.Purina leaders and state officials appeared at the grand opening ceremony, which featured a “ribbon tugging” by a local dog named Mia. Community stakeholders were also given a tour of the 1.3 million square foot facility.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe factory’s manager, Will Steiner, says Tuesday’s opening was the culmination of three years of work his team has put into planning and constructing the factory.”It’s time to celebrate,” he said. “We’ve got three years of good hard work in this site to be able to get to this day.”While celebrating, the facility will start producing and distributing its first bags of pet food. Steiner says the factory …