Lassonde inaugurates its new Hendersonville production line and distribution center

Press release from Lassonde Industries Inc.:

Lassonde Industries Inc. unveiled yesterday its newest beverage production line and expanded distribution center in North Carolina, the fruits of a $53 million investment. Media and local officials joined the company leadership for tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening. Lassonde’s Hendersonville manufacturing facility is now home to a leading-edge single serve aseptic juice production line – a first for the company in the U.S. – and an expanded 104,000-square-foot distribution center. The line, which began operation in August 2024, produces 10-ounce and 16-ounce beverages in various pack sizes.

As background, in the fall of 2024, Lassonde announced an additional $20 million investment to further expand the Hendersonville facility as a strategic production hub. To achieve this goal, the company is extending its recruitment efforts to hire an additional 30 full-time personnel.

Here are some quotes from the day’s events:

“This project is a testament to our dedication to providing new and more of our great tasting products and practical packages to our consumers,” said Vince Timpano, CEO of Lassonde Industries Inc.  “The process and packaging used on the new aseptic line also reduce the amount of plastic, water and energy used in production.”

“When these investments are completed, this facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment, technology and procedures that will afford our staff opportunities to learn new skills and build their careers on a strong foundation,” said Stéphane Dubé, Lassonde’s Senior Vice President of Manufacturing for North America. “And that combination of technology and trained, passionate teammates is one of the surest ways we believe we can advance into a future of growth and continued success in all of the markets we serve and call home.

 

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