“We’re very pleased to be building Hershey’s new distribution center in Ogden,” said David J. West, president and CEO of the Hershey, Pa.-based company. “I want to thank the state of Utah and the city of Ogden for their support. Our new distribution center represents a significant investment in Utah and will contribute to Hershey’s long-term success by enabling us to meet the needs of our customers.”

The location of a new western DC in Utah is part of a company plan to make its distribution footprint more flexible, cost effective and relevant for its customers.

More than 100 new fulltime jobs will be created in Ogden, with projected wages well above the Weber County median salary. New state revenue will be about $13 million over 10 years, and the company expects to make a capital investment of about $38 million in the facility.

“A team of partners were involved in helping attract the Hershey Co. to the Business Depot Ogden. Among those involved with Ogden City were the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Big D Construction and GSBS Architects.

“It took everyone to make this happen,” said Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey.

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