HARIBO has selected Gilbane Building Company as the general contractor for its first-ever North American manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie.
“We’re proud of this major milestone and partnering with Gilbane Building Company on bringing our first North American factory to life,” said Arndt Ruesges, chief production officer, HARIBO of America. “We chose to partner with Gilbane, because of the company’s extensive experience, breadth of knowledge and commitment to service. We share the same core values of quality and trust.”
Gilbane Building Company will be responsible for all construction and work-site management, and is committed to executing with excellence. According to a press release from HARIBO, construction on the 136.8 acre facility is going to begin as soon as possible in 2020.
“It’s a great honor to partner with HARIBO, and we’re so pleased we earned the team’s trust to deliver this world-class manufacturing complex,” said Adam Jelen, senior vice president, Gilbane Building Company, Milwaukee, Wis. “Like HARIBO, Gilbane is committed to quality and being part of the community. We’re looking forward to the next steps on this exciting project and to continuing our longstanding commitment to Southeast Wisconsin.”
The factory involves a multi-phase build, and upon completion, it will amplify HARIBO’s ability to get confectionery products to U.S. customers and consumers with more speed and efficiency than ever before.
“HARIBO will invest well above $300 million in our state-of-the-art facility, the largest project in our 100-year history,” said Wes Saber, chief financial officer, HARIBO of America. “In addition to that investment, we’re going to create up to 385 direct HARIBO jobs in phase one of our build and up to 4,200 indirect jobs upon completion of our full build as per an independent economic study,” he continued. “It’s important to us to be exemplary corporate citizens and give back to the places where we live and work, so we’re proud of the relationships we’ve already built as we become part of the fabric of the community.”
“HARIBO is a great partner and a pivotal addition to Prairie Highlands Corporate Park, and we’re excited to see the momentum behind this development,” said Nathan Thiel, Administrator, Village of Pleasant Prairie. “HARIBO is making a significant investment in Pleasant Prairie that will benefit the local economy. The Village is thrilled with the progress made and is eager to see the facility start to take shape.”
About HARIBO
HARIBO is the world's leading manufacturer of gummi products, most famous for its beloved Goldbears. Globally, the business employs nearly 7,000 Associates and operates 16 production sites in 10 countries. A family-owned business with a century long heritage, the company’s founder, Hans Riegel, built HARIBO on a foundation of quality and delivering moments of childlike happiness through its products. Established in 1920, HARIBO is the acronym that comprises the founder's name and the city in which the company was born (Bonn, Germany): HAns RIegel BOnn. The company prides itself on making playful gummies that are meant be shared so our inner-child can always experience joy through sweet treats. HARIBO global headquarters is in Grafschaft, Germany and its U.S. headquarters operates out of Rosemont, Ill. For more information, visit
haribo.com.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 50 office locations worldwide. For more information, visit
gilbaneco.com.