Bartek Hosts Canadian Government Dignitaries at Facility Groundbreaking

The project will be the largest malic and fumaric acid facility once complete

Bartek Ingredients advances its plans to strengthen its position as the world's largest producer of malic and food-grade fumaric acid with the groundbreaking of its state-of-the-art, $175 million malic and fumaric acid production facility.

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Left to right: Tim Larson (Bartek), Minister Neil Lumsden, MP Chad Collins, Minister Lisa Thompson, Hamid Goli (Bartek), Jose Kafie (Bartek), John Burrows (Bartek), Jim Vincent (Bartek), Steven Chambers (Bartek), Minister Vic Fedeli. (Photo: Business Wire)

The company held a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 12 with Canadian government officials and local community leaders to celebrate the official commencement of the construction project.

"We are thrilled to be breaking ground on our new facility which will set a new global benchmark for safety, efficiency, and environmental performance," Bartek President and CEO John Burrows said. "We are pleased to be investing in the community of Stoney Creek and proud to play an integral part in supporting local industries and the local economy. We are thankful for our partnerships with the provincial and federal government and Environment Hamilton and their support and guidance throughout the process."