Sunday, November 10, 2013

Rich halfway through $18 million project

By Patrick Lawler and Joe Sarro
Bengal News West Reporters 
          Rich Products Corp. is midway through its $18 million project to upgrade its Niagara Street headquarters. 
          The project is being built from the bottom up starting with the basement that has been transformed into a brand new workout facility for the employees that has a view overlooking the river. The atrium is in the process of being renovated, and when it is complete is will continue to host weddings and other events. A new customer innovation center also is planned. 
            According to Corporate Communications Vice President Dwight Gram, renovations are set to be complete by May 2014.  
            During the past five years the company has been investing greatly, everything is modern and brand new. The renovations signify that Rich Products is  committed to staying long term, Gram said.
            Rich Products is a global company that has 9,200 employees in over 112 countries with 37 manufacturing sites.
            “We could build this anywhere,” said Gram. “We chose to build this in Buffalo   because this is still our home and it’s a commitment back to this community.”