VernDale Products, Inc. Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Detroit Plant
VernDale Products, Inc. Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Detroit Plant
Agency: Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2014
Contacts:
Heather Throne, MDARD throneh@michigan.gov or 517-284-5725
Clay Galarneau, VernDale Products Inc. cgalarneau@verndaleproducts.com or 248-561-3491
DETROIT, Mich. – VernDale Products, Inc., a leading national provider of roller-dried whole milk powder, celebrated the official opening of its new Weaver Street facility in Detroit today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and plant tour.
The new plant will nearly double the whole milk powder production capacity of the company; bring 10-15 new jobs and economic benefit to the city of Detroit. The plant will operate around the clock seven days a week to process over 400,000 pounds of locally-sourced milk per day into about 50,000 pounds of roller-dried whole milk powder.
“This plant has been in the making for several years. It is amazing to see how the planning and hard work of so many people has come together to make this dream come true,” said Dale Johnson, President and part owner of VernDale Products, Inc. “I want to take time to personally thank those who have contributed to the successful completion of this project in Detroit.”
Consumer preference for a more European-style chocolate flavor has increased the demand for the whole milk powder created with the unique roller dried technique VernDale Products, Inc. has become known for in the chocolate industry. The new Weaver Street facility will add processing capacity to meet current customer demand and allow for future growth opportunities for VernDale’s products.
“This expansion project has so many positives for Detroit and underscores the opportunities available for Michigan’s agri-food businesses,” said Jamie Clover Adams, MDARD Director. “VernDale Products took an abandoned plant, and through public and private partnership, is creating jobs and investment in Detroit. It’s a wonderful economic development story for Detroit and our food and agriculture industry.”
“Listening to customer demands is a sure-fire way to staying successful,” said Michael A. Finney, CEO and President of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “By keeping a pulse on what its customer want, VernDale has a found a way to continue expanding and succeeding. With more than 50 years in Detroit, and Michigan, it’s a company we’re proud to call one of our own.”
VernDale Products, Inc. has been family-owned and operating in Detroit since 1958. For more information on the company and their products visit their website at www.verndaleproducts.com.
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