Proper Beverage Boosts Production with New Kentwood Facility

A Michigan-based beverage co-packer is expanding with a new 300,000-square-foot co-manufacturing facility in Kentwood, Michigan. Proper Beverage Co. is increasing its production capacity to broaden its capabilities and meet growing demands from beverage brands nationwide.

In addition to initially creating 100 new jobs, the new Kentwood facility is expected to begin operations in mid-2026, according to the company. The facility is designed to operate with a capacity of 225 million cans per year.

Proper Beverage Co. has also invested in U.S.-made machinery, according to the company, which will allow for wider range of beverages, including alcohol drinks, mocktails, sodas, energy drinks and better-for-you alternatives to be packaged at the facility. Operating at full capacity, the new facility will employ 400 individuals.

“Choosing American-made equipment ensures we can uphold the highest production standards while supporting American manufacturers and jobs,” said Brian Hirsch, president of Proper Beverage Co., in a news release. “It is an investment in both quality and community.”

The new facility also includes some sustainability aspects, such as one-way keg options that are recycled after use, according to the company. The kegs allow for reduced logistics and costs, while minimizing water and chemical use, for a more sustainable packaging alternative.

“Our commitment to quality is paying off in a way that allows us to serve the fluctuating market more consistently,” said Kevin Clement, CEO of Proper Beverage Co., in the release. “We’re building for the future with the same focus on reliability, innovation and responsible growth that has guided us from the start.”

The new facility will also feature a dedicated customer care suite, according to the company, providing space for collaboration and on-site visits. Proper Beverage’s existing Hudsonville, Michigan facility remains open.

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