Maines Expands Conklin Facility

CONKLIN, NY - Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc., will add more than 100,000 sq. ft. of space to its national headquarters here.

The addition is expected to cost about $11 million. Company said it needs more freezer and office space to make up for increased sales. Construction is expected to begin in 30 days and the expansion will be open in the fall.

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