Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

Mars unveils £190m investment in historic UK factory, using AI and automation to boost production capacity and support its post‑Kellanova growth strategy.

$200 million to keep life on Mars

ONE of the largest companies in Ballarat is set to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into its Australian manufacturing. Mars will spend $200 million on its operations by the end of 2027, and expand its capacity, fuel innovation and back its renewable energy ambitions. Tim Ayers, federal minister for industry and innovation, was in Ballarat this month as Mars revealed the financial backing. “Mars has a long history manufacturing in Australia…

Mars announces £190m investment in historic Slough factory

Mars Incorporated, the family-owned business behind brands including M&MS, Ben’s Original, EXTRA, Pringles, Cheez-It, SNICKERS, PEDIGREE and WHISKAS, today (May 15) unveiled a major £190 million investment that transforms its historic Slough factory into a next-generation manufacturing hub. Of the £190 million total since 2023, £32 million is forward looking and planned for 2027-2028. This builds on more than £118 million in UK capital investmen…

Mars injects £190m into manufacturing at Slough chocolate factory, UK

Mars has announced a major £190 million investment into its factory in Slough, UK, where it produces chocolate for its Mars, Galaxy, Snickers and Maltesers brands, among others.

Mars to pump £190M into flagship Slough factory

Global food manufacturing giant Mars is set to invest £190 million into its factory in Slough to turn it into a ‘next generation’ hub.