Zoetis Expands Distribution Facility in Lee’s Summit

Zoetis announced the completion of a 215,000-square-foot expansion at its distribution facility in Lee’s Summit, MO on Wednesday, April 10, 2023. The occasion was celebrated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Zoetis colleagues, esteemed guests, including Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird, and Zoetis executives, including President of Global Manufacturing and Supply, Nick Ashton, and Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Operations, Ester Banque.  

“This expansion supports our ability to grow our business and maintain our position as the world leader in animal health,” said Nick Ashton, Executive Vice President and President, Global Manufacturing and Supply. “Zoetis is proud to have been part of the Lee’s Summit community for more than 50 years and we’re grateful to our colleagues who make it possible for us to deliver for our customers and the animals in their care each day.” 

With new equipment, larger capacity, and state-of-the-art technology, this new facility will serve clinics and Distributor partners and will be a hub for other distribution centers, sending shipments out to other sites to support major product lines such as Simparica Trio^®, Apoquel ^®, Librela ^®, Solensia ^®, and Vanguard ^®. More than 50 employees currently work at the distribution center, with the potential for new job creation in the years to come. 

Zoetis’ history in Lee’s Summit dates back to 1972 when Pfizer opened a manufacturing site with warehousing and distribution capabilities. In 2013, Pfizer announced its animal health business would become a standalone company called Zoetis, now the world leader in pharmaceuticals for livestock and companion animals.