Penrith milk factory celebrates 100 years of local operations

Manufacturing is the most significant industry in Penrith by way of output, and one local manufacturer is celebrating 100 years of operations this month.

Bega’s Penrith milk factory, located close to Penrith’s City Centre, opened in 1922 and is still producing milk and cream products today.

In a recent interview, Bega Site Leader, Linda Newby commented on the achievement.

“It is amazing to have local manufacturing in Penrith for the past 100 years that provides local jobs and makes sure we support our farmer base in NSW,” Ms Newby said.

“We produce two and a half a million litres of milk a week and over 145 million litres of milk a year which comes to the factory and goes out as finished products that gets distributed across our region and the country.”

Penrith City generates $86 million of gross revenue in dairy product manufacturing, contributing to the $5.5 billion local manufacturing industry (source: REMPLAN).

In an online statement, Bega Cheese celebrated the 100 year milestone and affirmed its plans for the future.

“At Bega, we are proud of our heritage, and we will continue to create great food loved and trusted by Aussies for many more years to come.”

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