November 27, 2023

New Milford Area Delegation Tours Kimberly-Clark Kleenex Facility

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Photo (from left to right): Jim Schneider (Kimberly-Clark Energy Procurement), Jean Cronin (President Hughes & Cronin Public Affairs), Susan Bruce (Energy Counsel, McNees Wallace) Nate Kenney (Kimberly-Clark Plant Manager), Rep. Martin Foncello, Rep. Pat Callahan, Rep. Cindy Harrison, Rep. John Piscopo, Rep. Joe Gresko, Sen. Stephen Harding, Rep. Bill Buckbee, Branch Sinkule (Kimberly-Clark Government Relations) are pictured at the Kimberly-Clark Kleenex plant in New Milford.

Kimberly-Clark produces tissue and other hygiene products, with the facility in Connecticut producing nearly one million cartons of Kleenex® Facial Tissue per day. The facility in New Milford employs over 350 people, with the majority living in the greater New Milford/Danbury area. About one third of the workforce lives directly in New Milford.

“Kimberly-Clark is an important employer in our region. I’m thankful to be able to learn first-hand about their operations and the role they play in the community,” said Rep. Foncello.

In 2008, the New Milford plant started up its Combined Heat and Power (CHP) facility in order to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of electricity and steam. This on-site energy plant is highly efficient and essential to the cost-effective production of tissue on a 24-7-365 basis. The company encouraged the visiting legislators to do what they can to help ensure reliable and affordable energy supply in Connecticut.

To find out more about Kimberly-Clark, you can visit their website at www.kimberlyclark.com.

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