S.ROSEN'S BUNS 4 BREAST TEAM WALKING FOR A CAUSE !
click this link to DONATE OR join the Buns 4 Breast team:
http://main.y-me.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=1241&team_id=61671

Won't you help us ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone?  On Mother's Day,
the Buns 4 Breasts team will be participating in the Y-ME's Race to Empower.  Our
goal is to raise $10,000 to help Y-ME continue providing its indispensable programs
and services to anyone touched by breast cancer.
Y-ME is here today for those who can't wait for tomorrow's cure, and we know the need
for emotional support and information doesn't stop when the workday ends. That's why
Y-ME has the country's only free-of-charge, 24-hour Hotline staffed by trained peer
counselors who are breast cancer survivors, with interpreters in 150 languages.  Your
donation to the Walk fuels the Hotline and Y-ME's other vital programs.
This year, 180,000 Americans are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer in the
United States.  Through the support of financial contributions from donors like you and me,
Y-ME can continue offering its services free-of charge programs and services to breast
cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones.  
We at Alpha are committed, like Y-ME, to ensuring that no one faces breast cancer
alone. In fact, We have created a personal Web site where you can make a donation in
support of my Race to Empower participation. Link is above this article in blue.

Your help truly makes a difference in the lives of those touched by breast cancer, and 
We are grateful for your support.

NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT INTERVIEWS LARRY MARCUCCI
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SNACK FOOD & WHOLESALE BAKERY OF THE YEAR AWARD ! 
Click the following link to read the cover story:
Thinking Beyond the Alphabet by Deborah Cassell 
http://www.snackandbakery.com/content.php?s=SF/2007/09&p=3

PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLC. BREAKS GROUND FOR ALPHA BAKING COMPANY IN NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS
(North Aurora, Illinois – Wednesday, November 28, 2007) PRESS RELEASE !

(front row from left: Marc Zawicki, V.P. & Chief Finan. Officer; Bob McGuire, V.P. Logistics; Nancy Kostos,
Office Manager; Joe Nemethy, Director of Retail Sales)

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held today for Alpha Baking Company’s new regional distribution center at 501 Overland Drive in North Aurora, Illinois. The building will be situated in the Toll way Park of Commerce with easy access to I-88 at the Rt. 31 interchange.  Summit Design + Build, LLC has been selected general contractor for the project.

Alpha Baking Company was formed in 1979 when it bought Mary Ann Baking Company in Chicago. Founded in 1935, Mary Ann was the originator of the “Chicago-style poppy seed hot dog bun” which Alpha continues to bake for not only the Chicago market, but also for those selling Chicago style hot dogs across the United States. In 1981, Alpha purchased the S. Rosen Baking Company, a Chicago staple of Jewish hearth rye bread and variety rolls that was founded in 1909. Through the years, Alpha has continued to grow through the acquisition of Kreamo Bakers in South Bend  I N ., National Baking Company in Chicago and Natural Ovens Bakery in Manitowoc, WI. Alpha Baking Company currently sells its products under the S. Rosen, Mary Ann, Kreamo, Golden Hearth and Natural Oven’s brand names.

According to Robert McGuire, Vice President Logistics, Alpha Baking Company, “Our (retail and fresh division) business continues to grow rapidly and that’s why we’re going to vacate the spot we’re in right now, and we’re literally moving into a state-of-art type program to serve our fresh and retail business.”

Ken Motew, Managing Partner of PEAK Development, LLC., stated that the new 19,055 sq. ft. facility will be constructed on a 3.5 acre site and will feature 1,845 sq. ft. of office, 17,210 sq. ft. of warehouse, 39 exterior docks, and 31 parking stalls.  Summit Design + Build’s, David Brown, project engineer and Erik Hauser, field superintendent will oversee the on-site construction of Alpha Baking’s distribution center. Architectural services are being provided by Harris Architects, Inc.  The build-to-suit transaction on behalf of Alpha Baking Company was represented by Dennis Salinas, Marketing/Leasing Director of First Industrial Realty Trust.  Completion is scheduled for second quarter 2008.

PEAK Development, LLC, is a privately held company that focuses on the development of multi-unit residential, single family, and mixed-use, as well as, office, commercial and industrial properties.  More information about, PEAK Development, LLC can be found by visiting their website at www.peak-development.biz or by calling (312) 229-4610.

 

FROVEN ASSETS AND ALPHA BAKING ARE GROWING TOGETHER

Frozen Assets Cold Storage, Chicago IL, announces the development of a new building, adding to its existing site, which will be dedicated to its customer Alpha Baking (also headquartered in Chicago).  The new building will add 51,000 square feet (8700 pallet positions) to the existing site of 250,000 square feet (25,500 pallet position) bringing the total to 301,000 sq. ft. and 34,200 pallet positions.

In November of 2005 Frozen Assets Cold Storage, LLC (FACS) opened it doors.  The City of Chicago location, superior in security design and operation, including fully functional RF systems, comprehensive array of services (including blast freezing, meat reboxing, USDA inspections, export documentation, Russian export approval, and customized distribution solutions) all operated by a dedicated team of professionals combine to create a success partnership.

Alpha Baking, a privately held and operated business is a national supplier of high quality bakery products based in Chicago. Alpha Baking has experienced dramatic growth in the past couple of years and is focused on its core competencies of baking and marketing products. Alpha anticipates the growth of its business supplying the frozen and fresh foodservice, retail and contract packaging markets will continue.  Mike Marcucci, CEO of Alpha Baking comments, “We concentrate on delivering high quality products that represent outstanding value to our customers.” Mike charged V.P. of Logistics, Bob McGuire with developing a customized distribution solution providing cost controls and exceptional service on a long-term basis.  McGuire and the FACS team have developed that solution which will be operational from the new building in the fall of 2007. 

Rick Loesel, President of FACS, notes that working with Alpha Baking “allows all of us to make long term commitments to each other and our mutual customers.”  The partnership between FACS and Alpha Baking will allow multi vendor shipping consolidation creating transportation efficiencies.  Loesel comments “this expansion is what supply chain integration really looks like.”  

Alpha Going “GREEN”!


(photo: the "Diesel Magnum" fuel injector)            (Photo: New Alpha Baking Tractor)

Alpha Baking has taken steps towards a more environmentally friendly distribution solution. Alpha is testing three new trucks with the new “diesel Magnum”. The patented “Diesel Magnum” is a proven high tech propane injection system for diesel engines; that first and foremost drastically reduces particulate and NOX emissions, safely increases horsepower and torque, reduces harmful engine oil contaminates and increases fuel efficiency by up to 40%. The Technocarb “SVI” system is a state of the art EPA Certified Sequential Propane Vapor injection system designed to meet strict emissions requirements for modern gasoline engines. “The diesel Magnum could potentially save thousands per year in fuel expense while improving air quality and extending engine life,” states Bob McGuire, V.P. of Logistics.