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business1 year ago

Blommer Chocolate to Shut Down Chicago Factory

Blommer Chocolate is closing its 85-year-old downtown Chicago factory due to plummeting sales, increased maintenance costs, and production reliability issues. The closure is expected to improve the company's operating profit by $30 million a year. The parent company, Fuji Oil Holdings, cited extraordinary losses in the third quarter, largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising costs. Blommer plans to invest $100 million in its remaining production facilities and expand its research and development capabilities at its North American corporate headquarters in Chicago.

via Chicago Tribune|
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business1 year ago

Blommer Chocolate to Close Downtown Chicago Factory

Blommer Chocolate, the largest cocoa processor in North America, is closing its Chicago manufacturing plant due to increasing operating costs and production reliability issues. The company plans to invest $100 million in its remaining facilities in Pennsylvania, California, and Ontario, while expanding its research and development center in downtown Chicago. Blommer's ownership group, Fuji Oil Holdings, will further invest in research and development to enhance the customer experience. The company aims to evolve and fortify relationships with its customers, promising to become the most trusted business partner for all stakeholders.

via WGN TV Chicago|
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business1 year ago

"Blommer Chocolate Shutters Downtown Chicago Factory"

Blommer Chocolate is closing its 85-year-old downtown Chicago factory due to plummeting sales, increased maintenance costs, and production reliability issues. The closure is expected to improve the company's operating profit by $30 million a year. The parent company, Fuji Oil Holdings, cited extraordinary losses in the third quarter, partly due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising costs. Blommer plans to invest $100 million in its remaining production facilities and expand its research and development capabilities at its North American corporate headquarters in Chicago.

via Chicago Tribune|
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business1 year ago

Blommer Chocolate Shutting Down Chicago Factory

Blommer Chocolate Co. is set to close its Chicago factory at the end of May, resulting in the loss of 250 jobs, citing increasing costs of running its aging facility. The company plans to invest $100 million in its remaining production facilities in Pennsylvania, California, and Ontario, while maintaining its corporate headquarters, lab, and a new research and development center in downtown Chicago.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
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business1 year ago

Blommer Chocolate to Close Chicago Manufacturing Plant

Blommer Chocolate announced the closure of its original Chicago manufacturing plant, citing increasing operating costs and production reliability issues, while also revealing plans to expand and transform other facilities. The corporate headquarters, Applications Lab, and New Research and Development Center will remain in downtown Chicago at the Merchandise Mart, with expanded lab capabilities. The company's chief operating officer emphasized the necessity of embracing progress and transformation, with a planned expansion to the Campbellford Canada operation marking a new chapter for Blommer.

via WLS-TV|
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