Metropolitan Baking plans to grow its infrastructure.
HAMTRAMCK, MICH. The manufacturer of loaf bread, rolls, pitas, tortillas, and buns, Metropolitan Baking Co., is expanding its current plant by 35,000 square feet to a total of 140,000 square feet, which would increase production by over 35%.
The president of Metropolitan Baking, George Kordas, revealed the company’s development intentions on LinkedIn. Metropolitan Baking is a third-generation family-owned and controlled business. The company plans to increase its shipping and warehouse capacities in addition to utilising the space to house a new bun and roll production. The business estimates that it will create between 20 and 25 employment when finished by the summer of 2024.
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George Kordas, president of Metropolitan Baking Co., stated, “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I couldn’t be more proud of the team at Metro who absolutely crush it every day and I truly look forward to this exciting new chapter in our company’s 75-year history.”
Products from Metropolitan Baking Co. can be found in 7-11, Sam’s Club, and a number of local grocery stores. 90% of the company’s output is branded, with the remaining 10% going towards retail baked goods and private labels. The business introduced Gr8ful Bread, a premium loaf with eight grains and seeds, earlier this year.