Valley’s 3M plant announces $58 million expansion

By: Cindy Gonzalez - May 2, 2022 4:57 pm

3M plant in Valley, Nebraska, announces expansion (Courtesy of 3M)

A $58 million expansion project creating about 50 new jobs is planned at the 3M facility in Valley, Nebraska.

The 80,000-square-foot addition aims to grow production of 3M’s respiratory and hearing protection products, according to a news release from the company.

“Our colleagues at 3M’s Valley plant have played an important role providing critical supplies to frontline workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Matt Huset, plant director at the Valley site.

The additional investment in jobs, equipment and a warehouse is expected to help meet customer demand for the personal safety products. The company is working with the State of Nebraska to tap tax incentives available through ImagiNE Nebraska, the state program aimed at encouraging economic growth.

3M acquired the Valley site west of Omaha in 1979, which currently employs about 560 people.

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Cindy Gonzalez

Senior Reporter Cindy Gonzalez, an Omaha native, has more than 35 years of experience, largely at the Omaha World-Herald. Her coverage areas have included business and real estate development; regional reporting; immigration, demographics and diverse communities; and City Hall and local politics. She has won awards from organizations including Great Plains Journalism, the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) and the Associated Press. Cindy has been recognized by various nonprofits for community contributions and diversity efforts. She chairs the board that oversees the local university’s student newspaper.