Kimberly-Clark to Build First Manufacturing Facility in Russia

9/11/2007

Kimberly-Clark Corporation plans to construct its first manufacturing facility in

Russia

to support its growing consumer business there and in Eastern Europe.The multi-million dollar facility will be built in phases and will produce personal care and tissue products under the well-known Huggies and Kleenex brands. Accelerating growth in developing and emerging markets is one of Kimberly-Clark's targeted growth initiatives. The company has placed particular emphasis on Russia and five other key countries that it refers to as BRICIT -- Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, India and Turkey. Construction at the site will begin this month with start-up of the facility scheduled for early 2009. The project will create approximately 150 new jobs in Stupino by the middle of 2009, with additional jobs being added as increased manufacturing capacity comes on line over the next few years. Construction on the site and the need for local support services are also expected to boost employment in the Stupino area.