First Quality investing $418 million in Macon, creating 600 new jobs

The new facility will be located at 2108 Avondale Mill Road, adjacent to its current location in Macon. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Quality Baby Products, LLC will invest $418 million to expand its footprint in Macon-Bibb County and create 600 new jobs, according to Governor Brian Kemp.

“In March, First Quality announced that we will be increasing our baby diaper and training pant manufacturing capacity by 50 percent, and we are excited to announce our expansion will take place in Macon, Georgia,” said Allen Bodford, President of First Quality’s Absorbent Hygiene Division. “This expansion is a testament to First Quality’s innovative products and continuing commitment to the baby diaper market. We thank Governor Kemp, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for their continued support. We also express our deep appreciation to our dedicated team in Macon for their tireless devotion to First Quality.”

First Quality has been in Macon since 2008. The new facility will be located at 2108 Avondale Mill Road, adjacent to its current location in Macon.

“First Quality has been a strong member of Team Macon-Bibb for many years. We are proud to stand with them as they invest millions in new infrastructure in our community, meaning hundreds of jobs will be retained and hundreds more created,” said Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller. “For doing business, this is the best community in the best state, and the success and expansion of First Quality is proof of that!”