WICHITA, Kan – BG Products, Inc., hosted a celebration in recognition of Kansas Manufacturing Month at its facility in El Dorado, Kansas.
Co-host organizations included the Kansas Chamber and the Kansas Manufacturing Council. Governor Jeff Colyer attended the event which included a roundtable discussion, facility tour and robotics demonstration.
“Modern manufacturing businesses like BG Products are vital to the growth of our economy, creating high-quality jobs for the future of our state. I enjoyed touring their impressive facility and am delighted to see them expanding their business here in Kansas.”
“BG Products is a great example of what modern manufacturing looks like in Kansas. There are so many exciting and challenging career opportunities in manufacturing. Showcasing manufacturers like BG Products during October helps students, parents and educators learn more about what manufacturing is and what it isn’t. We want to make sure this important Kansas industry continues to prosper so it can help Kansas communities and future generations thrive.”
Attendees participated in a roundtable discussion on modern manufacturing and its status in the state of Kansas. “The conversations fueled ideas for future growth, productivity and workforce development,” said Darin Greseth, President and CEO of BG Products. “It also reaffirmed what a privilege it is to be able to conduct business in the state of Kansas. We were honored to have Governor Colyer here.”
The event parallels BG’s expansion at both its Wichita and El Dorado campuses.