Local Detroit Bakery Expands, Hires 25 New Employees as it Hits 80 Years of Operation
The Metropolitan Baking Company, a Hamtramck institution since 1945, has completed an expansion project that is set to take its production capacity by nearly 40%. The newly added state-of-the-art facilities now stand at over 37,000 square feet, significantly boosting the bakery's ability to produce hot dog buns and other bread products.
The company, which was founded by George Kordas' grandfather, has seen steady growth over the years. Its expansion comes as the family-run business celebrates its 80th year in operation. The new facilities will enable MBC to supply restaurants and schools across the U.S., with its products also served at New York City's Yankee Stadium.
"We have an incredible, dedicated team, which is why we were confident in this latest expansion," said George Kordas, president of Metropolitan Baking Company. "The shiny new state-of-the-art facilities will undoubtedly impress our founder's vision, and I wish my grandfather could see the passion for quality baking that still lives on."
Kordas highlighted several key features of the expanded facility, including a break room and lockers for staff who come from local communities living within five miles. The bakery has also introduced new shipping docks to minimize truck traffic in the neighborhood.
MBC produces over 240 dozen buns per minute, alongside 140 loaves of bread per minute, working six days a week. Its flour usage is around 800,000 lbs each day. With a conservative approach, the company chooses not to pursue grants and other incentives, prioritizing financial stability over expansion for its own sake.
"Our view is that a financially stable city can do more for its people and infrastructure," said Kordas. "We want to grow opportunities and take our Detroit pride to customers across the country."
The Metropolitan Baking Company, a Hamtramck institution since 1945, has completed an expansion project that is set to take its production capacity by nearly 40%. The newly added state-of-the-art facilities now stand at over 37,000 square feet, significantly boosting the bakery's ability to produce hot dog buns and other bread products.
The company, which was founded by George Kordas' grandfather, has seen steady growth over the years. Its expansion comes as the family-run business celebrates its 80th year in operation. The new facilities will enable MBC to supply restaurants and schools across the U.S., with its products also served at New York City's Yankee Stadium.
"We have an incredible, dedicated team, which is why we were confident in this latest expansion," said George Kordas, president of Metropolitan Baking Company. "The shiny new state-of-the-art facilities will undoubtedly impress our founder's vision, and I wish my grandfather could see the passion for quality baking that still lives on."
Kordas highlighted several key features of the expanded facility, including a break room and lockers for staff who come from local communities living within five miles. The bakery has also introduced new shipping docks to minimize truck traffic in the neighborhood.
MBC produces over 240 dozen buns per minute, alongside 140 loaves of bread per minute, working six days a week. Its flour usage is around 800,000 lbs each day. With a conservative approach, the company chooses not to pursue grants and other incentives, prioritizing financial stability over expansion for its own sake.
"Our view is that a financially stable city can do more for its people and infrastructure," said Kordas. "We want to grow opportunities and take our Detroit pride to customers across the country."
Detroit's very own 80-year-old bakery just expanded like crazy, hiring 25 new employees and producing a whoppin' 240 dozen buns per minute 
. I gotta ask, though - how come they're not taking advantage of all the government incentives out there? Like, what's their stance on corporate welfare? "We want to grow opportunities" but also "prioritizing financial stability"? That sounds like a total cop-out, man! 
They should be using those grant dollars to create jobs and boost the local economy. It's time for some real economic growth in Detroit, not just more bread buns 
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. The fact that they're choosing not to chase grants or incentives just to grow for its own sake is super admirable 
. It's all about prioritizing financial stability and using that as a foundation to create opportunities for their community. And I'm loving the new facilities - who doesn't love a good break room with lockers? 
It's great to see that MBC is still committed to supporting local staff from communities nearby. Their commitment to quality baking is inspiring, and it's awesome that they're now supplying products to major venues like Yankee Stadium! 
And with this new expansion, MBC should be able to supply all sorts of places across the US. It's like they're sharing that Detroit pride and love for baking with everyone 
. I'm loving their community-focused approach too - a break room and lockers for staff is such a thoughtful touch 
. Can't wait to try some of those freshly baked buns (240 dozen per minute, btw? that's insane!) and see how MBC takes its Detroit pride nationwide 
Anyway, I guess it's nice to see MBC investing in new facilities, especially since they can already produce like, crazy amounts of buns and bread. I mean, who doesn't love a good hot dog bun, right? 
It's also lovely to see them prioritizing financial stability over all that flashy grant money stuff. More power to them, I guess! 
! It's amazing to see a local business like this thrive after 80 years in operation 
. I love how they're prioritizing financial stability over external incentives – it just shows their dedication to doing things the right way 
. And with those state-of-the-art facilities, they'll be able to supply restaurants and schools across the country in no time 
! MBC is truly a Detroit gem 
! #MBCexpands #DetroitPride #CommunityFirst #BusinessGoals
& the fact that they're not gonna take any grants or incentives just 4 the sake of expansion is so admirable...it's all about stability & growing opportunities 4 the people! 
. They could've easily taken a shortcut to success by grabbing grants or loans, but they chose a path that prioritizes stability and community involvement 
. What if their 'no grants' policy wasn't just about being conservative, but also about building trust with the people who matter most? It's like my grandma used to say, 'true strength comes from within'. MBC's commitment to financial stability is showing they're willing to put in the hard work and dedication required for long-term success 
. Let this be a lesson to us all: focus on growth, not just for personal gain, but for the greater good 
. i love how they're focusing on financial stability over expansion grants, that makes total sense 
. and did you know they're already supplying restaurants and schools across the US? 
. That suggests to me that there might be some other reasons behind all this expansion... maybe it's got something to do with the fact that Detroit is basically begging for investors right now 
. Not saying I don't want MBC to succeed, but we need more facts before we start celebrating their "incredible" team and "passion for quality baking". 
. I mean, think about it - they're producing over 240 dozen buns per minute? That's a lotta carbs! 