Updated release 5/8/19 10 P.M.
Wednesday, Pretzels, Inc. announced plans for a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Plymouth. As part of the project, Pretzels will add more than 120,000 square feet to its existing plant, creating space for additional production and packaging lines. The overall expansion, representing an investment of approximately $70 million and 180 new jobs, will increase efficiencies with existing operations, including peanut butter pretzel and bulk pretzel production. The additional capacity is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2020.
Pretzels, Inc.’s current plant occupies the state-of-the-art manufacturing center constructed as part of the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission’s and Marshall County Economic Development Commission’s new business attraction efforts. The Plymouth facility, which opened in 2017, has already seen one expansion with the $9 million addition of a second oven in 2018. The building was designed to be expandable to accommodate growing business needs quickly.
Mayor Mark Senter said, “I’m pleased to see Pretzels, Inc.’s investment in the Plymouth community; this expansion will create many meaningful job opportunities.” “The project is another example of the positive growth underway in Plymouth and Marshall County, growth that is a direct result of our strategic economic development efforts,” the Mayor also stated.
Released 5-8-19 5P.M.
Bluffton based Pretzels Inc. will expand its manufacturing facility in Plymouth. The snack manufacturer says the new space will be fully operational in the second quarter of 2020. The expansion will increase efficiencies with existing operations.
The Plymouth facility will add over 120,000 square feet to its existing facility, which will house production and packaging lines.
“We are thrilled to announce this significant milestone in Pretzels’ history. We are proud to serve as a leading solutions partner for retailers and national brands, and this expansion builds upon our 40-year tradition of serving as an innovative and trusted partner that provides exceptional product quality and customer service.” Paul Schaum, chief operating officer of Pretzels, said in a news release.
Pretzels said the expanded facility in Plymouth will complement the company’s operations in Bluffton, Ind., and enhance the company’s depth and breadth of offerings.
“This expansion exemplifies Pretzels’ commitment to exceed our customers’ expectations by significantly enhancing our capabilities and capacity,” said Greg Pearson, chief executive officer. “Pretzels’ management and employees are executing on several strategic growth initiatives, including this expansion, which will enable us to support our customers’ commercial success for years to come. On behalf of the entire Pretzels team, I want to thank our loyal customers, dedicated employees, and supportive community for being an integral part of our growth.”.
Headquartered in Bluffton, Pretzels supplies a range of salty snack products, including traditional, peanut butter-filled, flavored, seasonal and gluten-free pretzels, as well as extruded snack products. The company has manufacturing facilities in Bluffton and Plymouth. The Plymouth facility opened in 2017.
