A major boost for Ada's largest employer

Amway has completed a $75 million capital investment at its World Headquarters in Ada, Michigan, commissioning a new solid dose tablet manufacturing operation and quality control lab at its Nutrilite Spaulding Plant. The facility officially launched on May 6.

Amway is the world's largest direct selling company, according to the 2025 Direct Selling News Global 100 list. The company is headquartered in Ada, making this one of the largest recent investments in the city.

What the new facility does

The expansion converted 52,000 square feet of existing warehouse space into what Amway called "state-of-the-art operations." The new space houses more than 500 pieces of equipment used to produce Nutrilite supplements.

Upgrades include:

• V-Shell blenders for mixing supplement ingredients
• High-speed rotary tablet presses for tablet production
• A high-speed two-capsule filling machine for capsule products

The facility supports a Nutrilite portfolio of 877 individual SKUs spanning 136 formulas and serving 60 markets worldwide, according to Amway.

"This new flagship operation represents the next generation of global Nutrition manufacturing, quality, and innovation capabilities," said Brian Kraus, Amway Chief Supply Chain Officer. "The reimagined Nutrilite Spaulding Plant marks a significant milestone and a major investment in our manufacturing infrastructure and innovation, positioning us for future growth and enabling the production of high-quality, high-performing Nutrilite products that support Amway Business Owners around the world."

A ribbon cutting for employees and families

On May 6, the Nutrilite Spaulding Plant hosted an open house and ribbon cutting. Amway employees and their families were invited to tour the new facility.

Kraus was joined at the event by Michael Nelson, Amway President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kristi Pelc, Amway Chief Research and Development Officer.

Part of a broader push

The Spaulding Plant expansion follows the recent launch of Amway's 25,000 square-foot Nutrition Pilot Plant on its main Ada campus, according to Direct Selling News. That facility serves as a testing ground for next-generation nutrition products.

"The Nutrilite Spaulding Plant is another step forward in staying on the leading edge of nutrition innovation and manufacturing," Kraus said. "Amway cares deeply about the health and wellbeing of our business owners and the communities they serve. We are committed to continually investing in their success."

What it means for Ada

Amway is one of the largest employers in Ada and one of the most recognizable names tied to the city. The $75 million investment signals continued confidence in the Ada campus as a hub for global nutrition manufacturing.

The company has not disclosed whether the expansion created new jobs or whether existing employees were reassigned to the new facility.