Candle company to build warehouse near its New Albany factory
Jim Weiker • October 15, 2019
Alene Candles broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million warehouse in New Albany that will complement its nearby factory.
October 15, 2019 - The Columbus Dispatch
Alene Candles opened its manufacturing plant on Smiths Mill Road in 2012. The company said it has grown steadily since then and needs the new warehouse to accommodate the growth.
The warehouse will employ 58 workers, in addition to the 170 employed at the Smiths Mill factory.
“Expanding our footprint with a new facility represents our long-term commitment to the New Albany community, our customers and our employees,” Alene Candles President Rod Harl said in a news release.
“Our new facility’s close proximity to our current location, and state-of-the-art technology, will allow the teams at both locations to seamlessly work together and do what they do best — make the best candles in the world for our customers.”
Alene Candles, the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label candle and home fragrance manufacturer, welcomes Martin Avila as Chief Operating Officer. Based in Ohio, Avila will oversee manufacturing operations across Alene’s facilities in Ohio and New Hampshire, leading engineering, supply chain, logistics and sourcing, while driving operational efficiency, cost management and company growth.
Alene Candles , the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label candle and home fragrance manufacturer, welcomes Casey Meyer as its new senior director of Ohio operations. Meyer will oversee all aspects of production and logistics at Alene’s facilities in New Albany’s Beauty Park.
