PIC To Move Headquarters
to Tennessee
PIC North America, a biotechnology company that
specializes in the genetic improvement of pigs, is moving most
of its operations from Franklin to Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Dennis Harms, managing director for PIC North America, told
the Franklin Favorite that the company's decision to combine
the back office functions and centralize research programs at
a center in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the space in Franklin
being too large for the company's current needs.
Franklin has served as PIC's North American headquarters since
1973. The company employs about 150 in the Franklin area. PIC
officials have said the company does plan to retain its transport
center in Simpson County as well as pig breeding facilities
in the commonwealth. In addition, the company will continue
to receive a large portion of its feed and grain from Kentucky
suppliers, an amount that is expected to top $4 million this
year.
PIC Director of Marketing Keith Canfield said the move to a
smaller facility in Hendersonville, just north of Nashville,
will result in a more efficient operation while still remaining
close enough for employees to commute. Hendersonville, which
is approximately 40 miles from Franklin, was selected for the
new location over Kansas City and St. Louis. "We're going
to do our best to minimize the impact," Canfield said.
"We want to do what we can to not disrupt most of our employees
who live in Simpson County."
