Kingston, Ontario – July 16, 2024 – (PRNewswire, Newswire, Business Wire) – Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) announced today that it has expanded its investment in its Kingston, Ontario, manufacturing site with a new $500,000 commitment. This expenditure will boost Sensient’s automated production capability and increase total liquid volume by 25%, thus allowing them to meet the growing demand for advanced natural food colour products across the U.S. and Canada.
“We are committed to investing in cutting-edge technologies that allow us to provide food and beverage manufacturers with solutions and services that enable them to meet consumer expectations without compromise,” stated Mike Geraghty, President of Sensient Colors. “Through the investment of the state-of-the-art automated processing equipment, we will be able handle higher production volumes and improve efficiencies. This investment will make our Kingston facility even more competitive for the long-term.”
“Sensient continues to play a key role in shaping Kingston’s economic growth,” says Donna Gillespie, CEO of Kingston Economic Development Corporation. “As an international company with facilities around the globe, we are honoured that Sensient selected Kingston as one of its main North American centers for food colour production. We are thrilled to see their continuous growth and expansion in Kingston. Their investment in automation equipment not only enhances their factory output but reaffirms that Kingston is an excellent location for sustainable manufacturing. Sensient’s continued investments creates and sustains jobs in our city, helping our community to grow and thrive.”
Sensient Colors Canada and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Sensient Food Colors Canada, located at 30 River Street Kingston,
Sensient Technologies: Level 5 Public
Ontario K7L 4X6 Canada, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11:00 am to celebrate the commissioning of the new production line.
For over 140 years, Sensient has offered unparalleled color innovation and industry-changing proprietary technologies. Today, Sensient continues to apply long-standing expertise and unrivaled color science to deliver a full rainbow of natural and certified colour solutions.
Media Contact:
David Rigg
Marketing Director – Global Food Colors | General Manager – Food Colors Canada Sensient Technologies Corporation
david.rigg@sensient.com
314-658-7335
