September 6, 2024 (press release) –
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Hagen Industries Ltd, a family-owned business founded in 1974, has unveiled an $8 million investment in innovation that will drive progress and further secure its position at the forefront of the industry. Over the past five decades, Hagen Industries Ltd has become a trusted name for pet owners across the globe, known for its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and the well-being of pets.
Hagen Industries Ltd began as a small, local business with a deep passion for pets and a strong commitment to community. Today, it stands as a leader in the industry, employing over 60 professionals in a 110,000sq-uare-foot facility in Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, developing solutions in pet and hobby animal nutrition, and aquarium 360-degree care, still driven by the same family values that have guided it from the start.
“As we celebrate our 50th year of operation, it was an opportune time to make this commitment. The manufacturing of specialty pet nutrition and value-added dog and cat treats right here in Quebec is so important to our family business, and this investment represents our confidence in our team, and the opportunities here in Canada and around the world,” stated CEO Rolf Hagen Jr.
General manager Benoit Choquet goes on to reflect on the $8 million investment over the next two years in automatization, deployment of a new manufacturing execution software, transformation and packaging equipment.
“Our team is proud to contribute to Hagen’s success and of the trust that the Hagen family has in us. The new equipment will further strengthen our existing capacities and give our product development staff new opportunities to create best in class products for the pets all around the world,” said Choquet.
As part of the 50th-anniversary celebration, which is taking place at the Quebec facilities, Hagen Industries Ltd is excited to honor not only its company’s journey but also the incredible employees who have been with them from the very beginning. Several team members who joined Hagen in its founding years are still with the company today, embodying the dedication and loyalty that define its company culture. Several employees with 45 years tenure, along with retired employees, will be on hand to celebrate this proudly family-run local success story.
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