Area Development
Maplehurst Bakeries, a division of Canada-based Weston Foods, will invest $102.8 million to build and equip a new 173,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. The facility will be located at Central Pike and 840 and create up to 147 new jobs in Wilson County.

The new facility, which is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2016, will house warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing operations for its donut production to service customers across North America and around the world. .

Founded in 1967, Maplehurst Bakeries produces frozen bakery products, including donuts, pies, cupcakes, cake, rye bread, sweet goods and gluten-free baked goods, for in-store and food service bakeries. Maplehurst Bakeries currently has more than 1,100 employees across the United States, including more than 105 full-time employees in Tennessee..

“We are extremely excited to expand in Tennessee and believe Lebanon and Wilson County offer the right mix of geographic advantages and a talented workforce pool to help us continue our company’s growth,” Kevin McDonough, President of Weston Foods’ Biscuit and Frozen Divisions, said. “With this new facility, Maplehurst Bakeries will be able to reach more customers throughout North America and around the world and we look forward to becoming part of the community.”.

“We want to welcome Maplehurst Bakeries to Tennessee and thank them for this investment and for creating these new jobs in Lebanon and Wilson County,” Governor Bill Haslam said. “Tennessee’s infrastructure and geographic location offer businesses unique strategic advantages, and when a company chooses to grow here, it speaks volumes about our workforce and our business-friendly environment.” .

“Tennessee is in a great position to help Maplehurst Bakeries expand their operations and continue growing their product line,” Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd said. “We’re ideally situated in the middle of the country to facilitate efficient distribution and we have a dedicated and passionate workforce.”.

“On behalf of the citizens of Lebanon, Tennessee, it my privilege to welcome Maplehurst Bakeries to our city,” Lebanon Mayor Philip Craighead said. “Maplehurst Bakeries now joins a growing list of other ‘self-made’ and ‘home-grown’ companies in our food and service industries. I want to express our appreciation to not only Maplehurst Bakeries but to the state of Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Wilson County Commission in their efforts and support in providing the support that made the announcement a reality.” .

TVA and Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation congratulate Maplehurst Bakeries on its plans to locate and create new jobs in Lebanon,” TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development, John Bradley, said. “We are pleased to partner with the state of Tennessee, the Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Wilson County, City of Lebanon and Wilson County officials to facilitate Maplehurst Bakeries’ location decision.”.