Metropolitan Baking Company Expands to Meet Growing Demand for Hot Dog Buns and More
The family-run Metropolitan Baking Company in Hamtramck, Michigan, has embarked on an ambitious expansion project that will increase its production capacity by nearly 40%. The 80-year-old bakery, founded in 1945, has added 37,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities to its original location, bolstering its ability to meet the growing demand for its signature hot dog buns and other bread products.
The expansion is a testament to the company's commitment to quality baking and its dedication to supporting local restaurants and institutions. Metropolitan Baking Company supplies steamed hot dog buns to coney island restaurants across Detroit, as well as buns, rolls, and other bread products to schools and establishments nationwide. Its hot dog buns are even served in iconic Yankee Stadium.
"We have an incredible, dedicated team, which is why we were confident in this latest expansion," said George Kordas, president of the company. "We're proud to carry on my grandfather's passion for quality baking and his respect for the people who make it possible – our employees and loyal customers."
The new facilities will feature a modern break room and lockers for staff, as well as new shipping docks designed to minimize the impact of trucks on neighborhood streets. The company has also implemented sustainable practices to reduce its environmental footprint.
Metropolitan Baking Company is known for producing 240 dozen buns per minute and 140 loaves of bread per minute, working around the clock six days a week. The bakery uses approximately 800,000 pounds of flour annually.
In addition to its hot dog buns, the company offers a range of products, including Pullman breads, brioche buns, Kaiser rolls, and more. Metropolitan Baking Company remains debt-free and has chosen not to accept grants or other incentives, instead opting for a conservative approach that prioritizes financial stability.
"We believe a financially stable city can do more for its people and infrastructure," Kordas said. "Hamtramck has been good to us – it's a wonderful community – and we want to grow opportunities and take our Detroit pride to customers across the country."
The family-run Metropolitan Baking Company in Hamtramck, Michigan, has embarked on an ambitious expansion project that will increase its production capacity by nearly 40%. The 80-year-old bakery, founded in 1945, has added 37,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities to its original location, bolstering its ability to meet the growing demand for its signature hot dog buns and other bread products.
The expansion is a testament to the company's commitment to quality baking and its dedication to supporting local restaurants and institutions. Metropolitan Baking Company supplies steamed hot dog buns to coney island restaurants across Detroit, as well as buns, rolls, and other bread products to schools and establishments nationwide. Its hot dog buns are even served in iconic Yankee Stadium.
"We have an incredible, dedicated team, which is why we were confident in this latest expansion," said George Kordas, president of the company. "We're proud to carry on my grandfather's passion for quality baking and his respect for the people who make it possible – our employees and loyal customers."
The new facilities will feature a modern break room and lockers for staff, as well as new shipping docks designed to minimize the impact of trucks on neighborhood streets. The company has also implemented sustainable practices to reduce its environmental footprint.
Metropolitan Baking Company is known for producing 240 dozen buns per minute and 140 loaves of bread per minute, working around the clock six days a week. The bakery uses approximately 800,000 pounds of flour annually.
In addition to its hot dog buns, the company offers a range of products, including Pullman breads, brioche buns, Kaiser rolls, and more. Metropolitan Baking Company remains debt-free and has chosen not to accept grants or other incentives, instead opting for a conservative approach that prioritizes financial stability.
"We believe a financially stable city can do more for its people and infrastructure," Kordas said. "Hamtramck has been good to us – it's a wonderful community – and we want to grow opportunities and take our Detroit pride to customers across the country."
. They're not just bakers, they're supporters of their local community 
. I love that they're not relying on grants or incentives to grow - they're choosing a path that's financially stable and sustainable 
. And can we talk about the quality of their products? 240 dozen buns per minute is no joke! 
It's awesome that they're meeting the growing demand for hot dog buns, but also expanding their product line to include other delicious breads 
. It's a win-win for everyone involved! 
. I mean, can't see this trend continuing, what's next, people just eating buns? 
! Like, if they were churning out those hot dog buns non-stop, like 24/7, I'd be all about it. You know what's even crazier though? They're going debt-free while expanding like this 
. I mean, we need more companies like this one that care about reducing their environmental impact. The new facilities are lit too 
, with that modern break room and shipping docks designed to minimize truck traffic. It's all good vibes for Metropolitan Baking Company 
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. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's awesome that they're committed to quality baking and supporting local restaurants, but 37,000 sq ft of new facilities? It's like they're trying to single-handedly revitalize Hamtramck or something 
? And let's be real, this is just going to drive up prices for regular folks like me who actually live here 
. It's just another example of how big businesses think they can come in and "save" a community without really understanding what that means 
just think about all those hot dog buns being made every minute, 240 dozen of them 
, more options is always a good thing for me. Also, nice to see they're prioritizing sustainability now 
. Less waste is always a win in my book 
& i love how they're prioritizing sustainability too 
. love that they prioritized sustainability too 
. hope they keep making those famous hot dog buns 
. And using sustainable practices? That's just the icing on the cake (or should I say, the butter on the bun?) 
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just got some news about Metropolitan Baking Company expanding their facilities in Hamtramck and I gotta say, that's awesome! They're making it bigger and better to keep up with demand for those signature hot dog buns 
Still, it's great to see them investing in their employees with a modern break room and lockers - that's some awesome employee morale 
, just found out that the world's most polluted cities are still getting worse... According to new data, air pollution levels in cities like New Delhi, Beijing, and Jakarta have increased by 25% since 2020. It's like, we already knew this was a problem, but now it's just getting scary 
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