Canada: Brick Brewing opens of new distribution, warehouse and packaging centre
Brick Brewing Co. Limited announced on April 20 the grand opening of its new distribution, warehouse and packaging centre in Kitchener, Ontario.
As one of the fastest growing breweries in Canada, Brick required a centralized warehouse and delivery system and increased packaging capabilities to remain cost-efficient, yet keep up with the growing demand for its beers, especially with the busy summer season just around the corner. The new 100,000 square foot distribution, warehouse and packaging centre is a multi-million dollar project that took 12 months to complete. The investment allows Brick to substantially increase its annual packaging capacity for beer, capacity Brick plans to fully utilize in the coming years.
"This investment allows us to increase our production at substantially lower overall operating costs so we can continue to successfully compete and grow our niche in the highly competitive Ontario beer market," said Doug Berchtold, President and CEO. "Over the past two years, our brands have enjoyed a significant rise in market share, and the additional packaging capacity from this facility will help ensure we meet the expected demand for all our beers this summer." Brick operated at full capacity last summer and expects to nearly double its packaging capacity this summer as a result of the commissioning of the new distribution and packaging centre.
The new facility supplements Brick's recent investment in capacity at its two additional brewing locations, Waterloo and Formosa. "Brick is the first craft brewery in Ontario and has been a part of the Kitchener-Waterloo community for over 20 years," said Brick Founder and Chairman Jim Brickman. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to expand in our home market," he added.
Local and provincial dignitaries and politicians joined in the ribbon- cutting ceremony celebrating Brick's ability to create up to 40 new jobs in the community. "Brick is a respected, successful business in our community," said Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr. "I have been impressed with Brick Brewery for years, and to have them invest in our community is good for tourism, employees and the overall economic health of our community."
Brick Brewing Co. Limited is a regional brewer of award winning premium quality beers. The Company, founded by Jim Brickman in 1984, was the first craft brewery to start up in Ontario, and is credited with pioneering the present day craft brewing renaissance in Canada. Brick has complemented its successful line of premium craft beers with other popular brands such as Laker, Red Cap and Formosa Springs Draft. Brick trades on the TSX under the symbol BRB. Visit us at www.brickbeer.com.
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