Herbalife Celebrates Grand Opening of Winston-Salem Innovation and Manufacturing Facility
January 16 2015 - 10:39AM
Business Wire
Global nutrition company Herbalife, (NYSE: HLF) today celebrated
the grand opening of its Herbalife Innovation and Manufacturing
(HIM) facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which will employ
more than 500 people when it reaches full production by the end of
2015.
Herbalife employee is one of more than
350 employees currently employed at the new Herbalife Innovation
and Manufacturing Facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
(Photo: Business Wire)
The facility already produces a variety of nutritional products,
including powders, such as the flagship Formula 1 Nutritional Shake
Mix; liquids, such as the Herbal Aloe Concentrate; and teas, such
as Herbal Tea Concentrate. Products manufactured at HIM
Winston-Salem will be distributed in the United States and exported
to more than 50 countries around the world. Since announcing the
Triad location in December 2012, Herbalife has invested more than
$100 million to convert the over 800,000 square foot site to meet
its exacting specifications.
The retro-fit of the building ensures it is in full compliance
with U.S. Good Manufacturing Practices for dietary supplements,
acidified foods and food products. Within months of its operational
start-up in mid 2014, the facility received NSF accreditation—a
certification key to ensuring that products manufactured in Winston
Salem meet strict standards for public health protection -- and its
quality control laboratory received the highly regarded ISO 17025
certification. The flagship facility for Herbalife, and one of the
most advanced facilities in the nutrition industry as a whole, also
houses Herbalife’s technical operations Center of Excellence, an
R&D laboratory complex that ensures products are backed by the
best nutrition science.
“This is an incredibly important project for Herbalife as we
strengthen our influence throughout our supply chain – from seed to
feed - and increase capacity to meet the growing demand for our
nutrition products. Two years ago, together with our partners at
the state, county and city, we announced our plans to invest more
than $100 million towards creating a world-class manufacturing
facility, and at the same time, create 500 much-needed new jobs for
the local area,” said Michael O. Johnson, chairman and CEO,
Herbalife. “We are proud to be meeting those commitments and, with
350 new jobs already created, we remain on target to create in
excess of 500 jobs when we reach full production capacity later
this year.”
HIM Winston-Salem is Herbalife’s second U.S. manufacturing
facility and the largest of four company-owned facilities worldwide
(one in Lake Forest, California and two in China). Herbalife will
also locate its Global Technical Operations Center, as well as
state-of-the-art quality and testing laboratories at the
Winston-Salem location.
Local and state officials, including Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC12),
and business and community leaders today joined Herbalife officials
to officially open the facility with a guided tour of the
industry-leading facility followed by a brief program of
speakers.
“I congratulate Herbalife on the grand opening of the
Winston-Salem Innovation and Manufacturing Facility,” said Rep.
Alma Adams (D-NC12). “I applaud Herbalife for taking over the old
Dell Plant and making an investment in The Winston-Salem community
bringing 500 jobs and strengthening our economy.”
“Congratulations to Herbalife on the grand opening of its
Winston-Salem Manufacturing and Innovation Facility,” said Rep.
Virginia Foxx (R-NC). “The economic impact of this facility will be
felt throughout the Winston-Salem area, particularly for the
hundreds of talented workers who will contribute to its success. It
gives me great pride to see national companies like Herbalife
recognize all North Carolina has to offer, and I believe today’s
event is another sign that our best days are ahead of us.”
“In selecting Winston-Salem for its flagship manufacturing
facility, Herbalife is helping to revitalize the community,” said
Mayor Allen Joines, City of Winston-Salem. “Winston-Salem and
surrounding areas have a long and distinguished history of
manufacturing excellence, and everyone is excited to be part of
such an important project for our region. Herbalife has quickly
become an important part of our community and we expect that
relationship to flourish for many years to come.”
“The cooperation between Herbalife and Forsyth County is an
example of what business and government can do together to achieve
employment for a local community,” said Chairman David Plyler,
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. “We thank Herbalife for
choosing Forsyth County and we look forward to it being an integral
part of the community for years to come.”
Fast facts about the Winston-Salem Innovation and
Manufacturing facility:
- Currently approximately 350 employees;
will employ more than 500 when facility reaches full production by
the end of 2015
- The 800,000 square-foot facility is
one-mile around
- equivalent to 200 basketball courts or
16 football fields – enough room for an entire Sunday of NFL games
to be played simultaneously
- Estimated to produce 150 million units
per year
- Environmental features include energy
efficient diode lights and integral water purification system,
which processes water to make it pH-neutral ahead of disposal.
- The company has also extended its
innovative wellness program to its employees in Winston-Salem,
including the annual bio-metric health screening and wellness
coaching along with a comprehensive fitness center that includes
basketball courts and a nature trail
- The company is active in the local
community and supports a number of organizations, including the
North Carolina Soccer Fusion youth soccer organization and local
cycling club Team MS Herbalife.
About Herbalife:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing
people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition,
weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products
are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent
Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to
fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by
offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with a
Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a
healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa
Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in
need. We also sponsor more than 250 world-class athletes, teams and
events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy
and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 7,400 employees worldwide, and its shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net
sales of $4.8 billion in 2013. To learn more visit
iamherbalife.com
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