Minerals Technologies announces global cat litter production expansion to meet market demand
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Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI), a major global player in specialty minerals, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its cat litter production capabilities. The company is making substantial investments in three of its facilities across the United States, Canada, and China to address the growing demand for high-quality cat litter, driven by increases in cat ownership worldwide. The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Strategic Facility Upgrades
The company is enhancing operations at its plants in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and Brantford, Ontario, while also expanding its facility in Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, China. These efforts aim to create state-of-the-art production hubs capable of meeting the evolving needs of customers in the pet care market.
In Dyersburg and Brantford, the investments are designed to improve manufacturing capabilities through streamlined logistics and increased production flexibility. For the Chaoyang City plant, the expansion will significantly boost capacity to cater to the diverse and growing market in the region.
Responding to Rising Demand
With cat ownership reaching its highest level in a decade, MTI is accelerating its efforts to meet the increased demand for innovative and high-quality cat litter products. "Cat ownership is at the highest level it has been in a decade and continues to grow, so we are upgrading our plants in order to expand our capacity and support our customers’ needs", said D.J. Monagle III, group president of MTI’s Consumer & Specialties Segment. "These investments will help improve productivity, safety, quality and capacity at our facilities and allow us to meet the growing customer demand for innovative, high-quality cat litter solutions."
Industry Leadership Through Innovation
MTI’s pet care division, SIVO™, stands as the global leader in private label cat litter, offering customizable options in various formulas, sizes, and packaging formats. With operations spanning five continents, the division is bolstered by vertically integrated mineral reserves, cutting-edge technologies, and a global supply chain, positioning it to collaborate effectively with major brands and private label partners.
Douglas T. Dietrich, chairman and chief executive officer of MTI, emphasized the company’s long-standing expertise in the cat litter industry: "With over 35 years of experience in the cat litter industry and deep mineral application expertise, our pet care team continues to bring innovative products to market. The investments at our plants will not only increase our capacity but also address key customer requirements for R&D and packaging, high-quality products, and strategically located facilities that will help us grow the private label cat litter category."
A Global Commitment to Excellence
The planned upgrades reflect MTI’s commitment to maintaining its leadership position in the cat litter market and meeting the diverse needs of its global customer base. With these investments, the company aims to enhance not only production capacity but also safety, quality, and logistical efficiency, ensuring its facilities remain at the forefront of the pet care industry. As the upgrades progress, MTI’s enhanced infrastructure positions it to keep pace with the growing expectations of cat owners and retail partners worldwide.
By the end of 2025, MTI's upgraded facilities are set to deliver on their promise of innovation and reliability, supporting the company’s vision for growth in the expanding pet care market.