Expansion Will Accelerate Growth and Create
an Anticipated 270 New Jobs
DUNKIRK,
N.Y., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells
Enterprises shared plans for the expansion of its Dunkirk, New York manufacturing facility,
during a celebration event held on July
23. The expansion underscores the company's commitment to
long-term growth and leadership in the ice cream category. The
project was slated for a $250M
investment, but the company announced that it increased to
$425M and will create 270 new jobs in
the Dunkirk community.
Wells Enterprises shared exciting plans for
its Dunkirk, New York
manufacturing facility during an event on July 23.
"We are extremely excited to build on the strength of our team
in Dunkirk and continue to work
with the community to grow and expand our operations here. The
investment in Dunkirk illustrates
our passion to provide high-quality premium ice cream products that
bring joy to consumers around the world. The planned expansion also
reinforces our dedication to our team, consumers, and the community
as a critical part of the long-term future of our company," said
Liam Killeen, CEO and President of
Wells Enterprises.
The Dunkirk manufacturing
facility plays an important role in the company's expansion plans
for its national manufacturing network of its Blue Bunny, Halo Top,
Bomb Pop and Blue Ribbon Classics brands. The expansion is
anticipated to more than quadruple the facility's current
production output and help support the company's continued plans
for growth in novelty and packaged ice cream, while enabling future
innovation.
"This celebration is not just a symbol of our growth, but a
testament to our commitment to innovation, industry leadership, and
our communities in which we operate," explained Killeen. "This new
facility will not just be a place where the best ice cream in the
country is made, but also one that shows the importance of
community and company working together. It will sustain and
create many job opportunities, foster local economic growth,
provide stability for families and the community, and truly reflect
how we live our purpose every day, where Together We Sweeten
Life."
Wells is grateful for the partnerships with Empire State
Development and the State of New
York – especially Governor Hochul and her staff, the
Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, and the
City of Dunkirk as their support
remains critical to take us over the finish line on this incredibly
exciting project.
Construction is in progress and ice cream products should begin
rolling off new lines in August of 2025. This follows the
growth vision highlighted during the August
2023 expansion announcement along with acquisition by the
Ferrero Group in January 2024.
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About Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream
manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells
and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an
independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the
global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per
year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures
its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo
Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon
Classics®.
Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the
country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made
Le Mars the "Ice Cream Capital of
the World" as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one
location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le
Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a
manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at
www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
Media Contact:
Lesley
Bartholomew
Director, External Relations
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
pr@wellsenterprisesinc.com
800-942-3800 ext. 2038
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