Apple Rush Company, Inc. (OTCpink:APRU), a prominent figure in the functional beverage industry, has announced the delivery of new equipment to significantly expand its brewing operations at Lena Brewery. The installation includes a case shrink pack tunnel and an inline carbonation system, crucial for achieving the company's ambitious production targets.
With these new additions, coupled with approximately 5000 square feet of additional space and a semi dock, Lena Brewery is poised to meet its goal of producing 500,000 cans per month. This expansion is a critical step for Apple Rush in scaling its operations to meet growing market demands.
Tony Torgerud, CEO of Apple Rush Company, expressed confidence in the company's future. “I have never felt better about our opportunities in the functional beverage sector. We will be able to deliver on our stated goals for revenues in 2025 and officially relaunch Apple Rush, introduce Hard Rush, and leverage our Element Brands portfolio with a full line of botanical beverages. We will be announcing some new R&D projects and additional financing arrangements that we have been working on for the past few months,” he stated.
Ross Vehmeier, President of Lena Brewing, also shared his optimism. “It has taken us a while to get to this point, but we are excited about the direction we are going. I believe we are going to surpass all of our expectations over the coming years with our state-of-the-art facility,” he noted.
This expansion is expected to have significant implications for the functional beverage market. By increasing production capacity, Apple Rush is better positioned to meet increasing consumer demand and explore new market opportunities. The company's commitment to innovation and expansion could set new standards in the industry, particularly in the realm of organic and natural beverages.
Further, the expansion underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement in achieving corporate goals. “We have been working with additional partners to make this happen, and our plans are to grow as fast as the market will allow. We appreciate all of our stakeholders and can’t wait to release additional information on our progress,” Tony Torgerud added.
The Apple Rush Company, through its subsidiary APRU, LLC, continues to be a notable distributor of consumer packaged goods under the trademarked Apple Rush brand, Element brand, and other labels. With over 50 years of history in the natural beverage industry, the company aims to become a leader in the distribution of anhydrous hemp oil products nationwide.
For more information, visit www.aprubrands.com, www.element-brands.com, or www.alkhemicalroots.com.
