Palermo’s Pizza plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., after purchasing nearly three acres adjacent to its current location.

Palermo’s Pizza plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., after purchasing nearly three acres adjacent to its current location.

According to the producer of Italian-style frozen pizzas, the expansion will pave the way for future growth and enable the company to respond to increased demand for its nationally recognized product line. The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee will take action on the request to buy 2.98 additional acres in the Menomonee Valley Industrial Center at its October 15 meeting. 

The company, which currently employs more than 400 people at its 135,000-sq.-ft. facility, hopes to break ground on site preparation in October and on building construction in April 2010. The purchase of the property will accommodate a phased expansion that’s anticipated to be complete in the next three to five years, according to the company.

“Back in 1995 our decision to invest in the Menomonee Valley was rooted in our love of Milwaukee and the promise of this newly developed area,” says Giacomo Fallucca, president and CEO of Palermo’s Pizza. “This expansion underscores the success we’ve enjoyed and our ongoing commitment to invest in our vibrant community.”