In 2017, J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc. completed the Development and Design/Build of a 79,160 sq. ft. manufacturing facility for Norac S.A. of Rennes, France. This customized facility is the first United States location for the French bread and baked goods manufacturer. It features a 6,275 sq. ft. high pile storage freezer, 6,052 sq. ft. of office space, and 3,448 sq. ft. of shell space that will be used for the firm’s strategic growth initiatives.
Incorporated in 2004, Norac employs more than 3,700 worldwide and produces the leading bakery snack in France. Operating under the brand Bakerly in the U.S., Norac has introduced a natural alternative to traditional bakery snacks for supermarkets across the nation. The new product line includes chocolate- and strawberry-filled crepes and chocolate croissants.
With the help of J.G. Petrucci, Bakerly was able to expedite development approvals and receive a funding proposal from DCED that included a $186,000 Pennsylvania First Grant, $124,000 in job creation tax credits, and $27,900 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training. Bakerly created over 62 new jobs in the Lehigh Valley.
Since 2017, J.G. Petrucci has completed five more phases for Bakerly, including a recent expansion of one of their Brioche lines and a new office addition and renovation to accommodate their growing U.S. operations.
