CELINA, Ohio — Cooper Farms has announced its acquisition of the former JES plant, located at 1800 Industrial Drive in Celina, marking another step in the company’s continued growth and commitment to value-added food production.

The 28,000 square-foot facility, situated on 8.85 acres, will serve as a value-added further processing plant, with future capabilities extending beyond meat processing. Renovation work has already begun as Cooper Farms prepares the Celina Processing Plant for operations.

The company anticipates renovations to be complete and production to begin in the Spring of 2027.

“We are excited for the opportunities this expansion brings,” said COO Gary Cooper. “Cooper Farms continues to grow both in size and opportunity, and adding this plant will certainly allow us to expand our capabilities.”

Additional details regarding operations, employment opportunities, and project timelines will be shared as plans continue to develop.