Werthan Packaging plans on moving its headquarters and the majority of its operations to the old OshKosh building.

Werthan Packaging today announced a two-year plan to move its offices and most production operations from Nashville to White House in Robertson County, Tennessee. The new facility will provide space for additional capacity and product lines as well as improve operating efficiency. A Nashville landmark since the early 1900’s, the company has operated at its current location since 1928. Werthan manufactures multiwall paper packaging for the pet food industry and plans to employ over 200 people at the White House facility. The company intends to continue a printing operation at the current location.

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“We’ve finally outgrown and outlasted this facility,” said Tony Werthan, Chairman of the Board. “We have been considering how to accommodate the growth of the business for several years. When we found the facility in White House, we decided it was time to make a move,” he said.

Werthan will occupy about 185,000 square feet of the former OshKosh B’Gosh distribution center on Highway 76 in White House, one-half mile off I-65 North and just 25 miles from the current location. After considering more than 30 potential locations, this site provides the company the opportunity to consolidate most production operations in a single building with room to grow.

Don Belmont, President and CEO, said, “We have worked closely with the City of White House, Robertson County, and Tennessee officials during the selection process and appreciate their outstanding cooperation and assistance. We are excited about the opportunities the new location provides and look forward to positioning our company for continued growth. We are pleased that the new location is close enough to allow our current associates the opportunity to join us in White House.”

“I am excited and proud that Werthan Packaging chose White House for their new location,” said Rod Kirk, Director of Robertson County Economic Development. “Werthan has been a fixture in the Nashville community for over 100 years and I am confident that they will succeed and expand in Robertson County over the next 100. It was truly a team effort to keep Werthan in Middle Tennessee and I thank the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, TVA, and the City Of White House for working so diligently to make this happen. I would also like to thank Michael Garrison of Delta Partners, the project advisor, for his professionalism and partnership. Finally, I thank the Werthan team and welcome them to Robertson County. I am thrilled to have them as part of our community.”

Angie Carrier, City Administrator of White House said, “We are excited and proud to have Werthan Packaging make White House its new home and look forward to the company becoming part of our community.” Robertson County Mayor Howard Bradley also welcomed the company saying, “This is truly a historic day for Werthan Packaging and Robertson County. We are proud to have this venerable and highly-regarded company coming to White House. This is a great fit for both the company and the community. We look forward to a long and prosperous association.”

"Werthan Packaging is a company with a long, storied history in Tennessee," said Matt Kisber, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. "They have provided jobs for Tennesseans since the turn of the century and I'm grateful for their continued investment in our state. This expansion is a testament to the productivity of Tennessee workers and Werthan's commitment to providing a quality product to its customers."

Werthan is beginning the relocation immediately and plans to complete the move by the end of 2011.