D’Orsogna starts construction at new Victoria facility
D’Orsogna's new unit will expand over 10,858m2 and will employ when construction is finished, 240 people. The company considers that this new project will position itself as a national market leader in the smallgoods and meat protein food sector.
Managing Director, Brad Thomason, responding on behalf of the company after the launch and sod turning on the three-hectare greenfield site by Victorian Minister for Industry and Employment, Ben Carroll, said D’Orsogna had a taken a strategic approach to making such a substantial investment after first establishing a manufacturing footprint at Mt Waverley, Victoria 10 years ago.
In 2018 D’Orsogna employs more than 550 people and is one of the most recognizable brands at Woolworths, Coles, Metcash and food service businesses across Australia.
“D’Orsogna has consistently experienced year on year growth and the new facility will provide a larger production capacity and greater product development opportunities,” Mr. Thomason said.
“The new Melbourne site will double our production capacity and manufacture a range of innovative ham, bacon and other meat protein products.”
Currently headquartered in Perth, WA market leader D’Orsogna produces a range of cured and cooked whole and sliced hams, gourmet continental goods, bacon and cooked and fresh sausages.
The landmark WA premises at Palmyra, near the port of Fremantle, has been D’Orsogna’s home since 1973. It will retain its head office status, staff and production.
“That said, we anticipate a large percentage of our expanded production capacity will be produced out of the new Victorian facility, due to its proximity to major markets and its streamlined manufacturing processes,” Mr. Thomason said.
The company has finalized the design of the green-field facility, which will incorporate the latest energy and water conservation technology. A focus on sustainable and efficient processes has driven the design, ultimately increasing production capacity.
“The throughput, or productivity per square meter of floor space, will be leading edge, allowing D’Orsogna to stay competitive and satisfy growing consumer demand for fresh, conveniently packaged, modern meat protein products,” Mr. Thomason said.
D’Orsogna currently supplies Woolworths, Coles and Metcash stores around Australia. The new facility will far exceed the standards for export approval and the south-east Asian market will become a focus in the medium term.
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