Custom Flavors to renovate East Coast production facility
The Concord, NC location is expected to be active in Q4 this year.
Courtesy of Custom Flavors
A M King, an integrated design-build firm, has completed design and commenced construction on a multi-phase renovation project for San Clemente, CA-based Custom Flavors. The company’s East Coast processing facility, located in Concord, NC, will double its production capacity, streamline freight shipping, and strengthen product development support when complete, it says.
A M King and Custom Flavors hosted an official groundbreaking event on June 3. The day’s festivities included a shovel ceremony and site tours.
Custom Flavors’ Concord, NC facility is situated off West Winds Blvd., near Concord-Padgett Regional Airport and Concord Mills Mall. The company’s strategic move to North Carolina will put it in a prime position for serving their East Coast and Midwest customers starting in Q4 of this year. To help Custom Flavors achieve that goal, A M King has put the renovation project on a fast track, with a completion date scheduled in November—just 11 months from award of services to owner occupancy.
“We are excited about building a partnership with an innovative West Coast company that holds many of the same values as we do,” explains David Sawicki, vice president, A M King. “Our Design-Build approach, coupled with our food processing expertise, will guarantee a high-quality facility completed within an accelerated timeline.”
“It has been a tremendous experience working with David and the team at A M King," explains Alex Wendling, Custom Flavors president. “Together, we have designed a premier flavor manufacturing and innovation hub here in the greater Charlotte region, and today will kick off the accelerated buildout to meet the demands of our wonderful, fast-growing customers. With each phase of this project and the continued evolution of our existing operations, we look to offer even more to those who count on us.”
The new Concord facility marks a major investment in Custom Flavors’ long-term growth and customer service. With 53,000 sq. ft. of production and lab space, the site will double current capacity and triple product innovation space. This expansion aims to strengthen Custom Flavors’ ability to maintain industry-leading lead times while significantly increasing formulation support through expanded R&D infrastructure, it says.
The facility positions Custom Flavors to better serve Midwest and East Coast customers with reduced freight costs and the ability to reach 85% of the U.S. within two business days, the company notes. On-site development capabilities will also allow for deeper collaboration with regional partners.
The project will generate 30 new jobs over the next three years, adding roles in food science, production, and quality control.
Founded in 2005, Custom Flavors is a family-owned and operated business specializing in the development and manufacturing of liquid and powdered flavor solutions. To date, the company has crafted more than 20,000 organic, natural, and artificial flavors and flavor combinations for bakery, beverage, confectionery, dairy, and more. Some of those flavors include Raspberry, Watermelon, Dragon Fruit, Spearmint, Ginger, Chocolate, Peanut, Birthday Cake, Tahitian Vanilla, and Margarita.
Related: A M King completes London-based Bakkavor's first baking facility in the U.S.
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