Bridor plans to invest C$40 million to double the size of its bakery in Boucherville, Que.

MONTREAL — Bridor, a maker of bread and pastries for retail and food service, has announced plans to invest C$40 million to double the size of its bakery in Boucherville, Que., and increase production capacity at the plant by 80%.

Jean-Francois Duquenese
Jean-François Duquesne, c.e.o. of Bridor

“The company is experiencing significant growth for several years, and this investment represents our deep commitment to our customers to continuously improve what we can offer them,” said Jean-François Duquesne, chief executive officer of Bridor. “We are proud to combine the traditional know-how of the European bakery with an advanced industrial technology. This particularity allows us to produce large-scale breads and viennoiseries high-end.”

The expansion is expected to create nearly 60 new jobs, including several for a number of operators who specialize in industrial production. The initiative also is part of a larger C$400 million five-year investment put in place by Louis Le Duff, chairman and founder of Groupe Le Duff, owner of Bridor.