Former Kellogg’s Plant to Get New Life

Kellogg's closed the plant in 2017. (photo courtesy WTHI-TV)

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A Germany-based company is planning to establish operations in Vigo County. Our partners at WTHI-TV report Saturn Petcare will move into the former Kellogg’s plant in Seelyville, adding 200 jobs over the next five years.

The company is looking to construct a new plant on the property, which could begin next year and be complete by 2020. The Seelyville Town Council has approved 10-year real and personal property tax abatements for the $35 million investment.

Kellogg Co. (NYSE: K) announced in August 2016 plans to close the facility. At the time, the company said the closure was the result of having "more capacity than is required to meet demand." The layoff of 92 employees was completed last September.

The Vigo County site will be Saturn Petcare’s first facility in the United States.