EW Grobbel expands with new Michigan facility opening. 05.20.2026 ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICH. - EW Grobbel, a Detroit meat company known for its corned beef and various meat products since 1883, announced it recently opened its newly renovated production facility in St. Clair Shores, Mich. The 90,000-square-foot facility was acquired from Perdue Premium Meat Co. in late 2023 and operated under the Alexander & Hornung brand. "This facility positions us for long-term growth while allowing us to continue investing in people, products and innovation," said Jason Grobbel, president of EW Grobbel. "This is a new example of our team's commitment to responsible and purposeful growth as we continue our 143 year commitment to quality and excellence." EW Grobbel expects the facility to open incrementally over the next 12 months. "The facility will ramp up production over the coming months and is expected to create hundreds of jobs, further strengthening our commitment to the community and the future of food manufacturing in the region," said Ryan Chapp, senior vice president of Grobbel. Company officials also expressed appreciation for the Detroit community for helping to renovate the building. "We are grateful to the City of St. Clair Shores and all of our local partners who worked with us to get this project across the finish line," Jason Grobbel said. "Their support and collaboration were instrumental in making this facility a reality." The St. Clair Shores facility marks Grobbel's second expansion outside of its historic manufacturing hub in Detroit's Eastern Market. In 2018, Grobbel's added a building in Taylor, Mich., with manufacturing and distribution capabilities. During 2024, EW Grobbel acquired the assets of Freirich Foods Inc. Get better meat and poultry industry search results. Adding Meatpoultry tells Google to prioritize MEAT+POULTRY stories.

Earlier in 2024, EW Grobbel acquired a 90,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in St. Clair Shores, Mich.