Pawsitively Preble: Why a $450 Million Expansion Cements This Ohio County as a Top Business Destination

This article originally appeared on and was written for Preble County Development Partnership by Golden Shovel Agency.

When a global brand like Royal Canin, backed by Mars Incorporated, chooses to invest $450 million in a rural community, the message is loud and clear: Preble County is a business investment destination that can support large-scale international companies.

This expansion is a bold endorsement of the region's talent, infrastructure, and long-term economic potential. The decision to build Royal Canin's largest dry pet food factory in Lewisburg, Ohio, marks the single most significant investment in the brand's manufacturing history, and it's happening right in Preble County, Ohio.

A Big Win for Business (and for Preble County) 

Mars has deep roots in Ohio, opening its first facility in Wayne County in 1943. Royal Canin has been a part of the Lewisburg community since 1987. This latest announcement powerfully builds on that legacy. The new 450,000-square-foot facility will create up to 270 full-time jobs over the next five years and produce enough pet food annually to feed 4 million cats and dogs.

"This is so much more than a simple factory expansion," said Justin Sommer, Economic Development Manager for Preble County. “It's a signal to companies worldwide that Preble County offers the workforce, infrastructure, and community support businesses need to maximize success. When a global leader like Mars makes this level of commitment here, all the hard work and initiatives we have been working toward pay off.”

Features that Fuel Growth

Why Preble County? Because it offers what global companies like Mars are looking for:

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