Big Rock Brewery Inc. (TSX: BR) (“Big Rock” or the “Corporation“) is pleased to announce the successful commissioning of the new can line in Calgary that was previously announced in February of 2021 and is an initial step in the Corporation’s long term strategic growth plan. The installation of the new can line, which includes tunnel pasteurization, provides the Corporation with greater packaging capabilities at high speed, improved consistency, and the ability to drive greater efficiencies at the Calgary facility, long term.
“We are excited by the additional capabilities and capacity that this canning line provides as it enables us to transition to the ‘Fill up’ phase of our long term strategic plan in 2022,” stated Wayne Arsenault, Chief Executive Officer, “Big Rock has a history of innovation that is deeply embedded in its roots, and this investment upholds that tradition and further reinforces our Calgary facility’s reputation as a premier production and packaging facility in Western Canada.”
About Big Rock Brewery Inc.
In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock to contest the time’s beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings – Bitter, Porter and Traditional Ale – forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, six ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series), custom-crafted private label products and other notable, licensed alcoholic beverages keeps us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer and alcoholic beverage trends of today. Big Rock has brewing operations in Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario. Big Rock trades on the TSX under the symbol “BR”. For more information on Big Rock visit www.bigrockbeer.com.
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