Protein Bar Maker Built Brands to Open Second Processing Facility in Provo, Utah
Protein snacks company Built Brands LLC announced it will expand operations, opening a new, 132,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and distribution facility in Provo, Utah — not far from its American Fork, Utah, headquarters and production site.
The company said in a release that it takes occupancy of the space this week, and that growing demand for its protein snack bars has spurred the need for expansion.
The new facility is expected to employ up to 500 new employees, from production line workers to warehouse and logistics staff, the company said. Provo will complement production capacity at American Fork and improve Built’s ability to get product to market faster. CEO and founder Nick Greer called the Provo facility “a launchpad” for the company, getting it “closer to making sure the whole world can experience the magic of Built.”
Built has expanded from being a direct-to-consumer brand over the years to gaining distribution in Publix, Kroger, Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco, among other retailers.
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Andy Hanacek
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Andy Hanacek has covered meat, poultry, bakery and snack foods as a B2B editor for nearly 20 years, and has toured hundreds of processing plants and food companies, sharing stories of innovation and technological advancement throughout the food supply chain. In 2018, he won a Folio:Eddie Award for his unique "From the Editor's Desk" video blogs, and he has brought home additional awards from Folio and ASBPE over the years. In addition, Hanacek led the Meat Industry Hall of Fame for several years and was vice president of communications for We R Food Safety, a food safety software and consulting company.