Bigelow Tea Breaks Ground on New $70 Million Facility

Bigelow Tea has broken ground on a new facility in Louisville, KY.

The new 265,000-sq.-ft. building will serve as a key facility for Bigelow Tea’s production, packaging, storage, and distribution operations. The site also includes 25,000 sq. ft. of planned office space. The building sits on a 20-acre lot, allowing for a future expansion of 75,000 sq. ft. as the company continues to grow.

“There are so many people that have worked tirelessly to bring this project to life. I especially want to call out John Bruins, Senior Director of Engineering, for his commitment to talking to almost every employee over the last two years to ensure that this facility was built to include everyone’s needs," said Cindi Bigelow, CEO and president.

Sitework is scheduled to begin this year, with the main construction phase slated to start in early 2025. Civil drawings have already been completed, and the facility will include environmentally friendly features such as solar canopies over employee parking lots, underscoring Bigelow Tea’s commitment to sustainability. 

With the start of this project, Bigelow Tea’s plan includes expanding their workforce, further contributing to the local economy. The total investment for this project is estimated at over $70 million. 

Founded in 1945, the woman-owned company has a facility in Louisville that it opened in 1993 to serve customers in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest.