Alene Candles, one of the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label fragrance manufacturers, has completed an expansion of its New Albany operations to keep pace with demand for candles and custom fragrance products. The company’s 50,000-square-foot addition connects to two existing facilities, creating more than 230,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Alene Candles opened its first New Albany facility in 2012 and expanded operations with a second manufacturing facility in October 2020 within the New Albany Business Park’s Alene Candles opened its first New Albany facility in 2012 and expanded operations with a second manufacturing facility in October 2020 within the New Albany International Business Park’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus.

“Demand for candles rose to unprecedented levels during the pandemic, with individuals spending more time in their homes,” said Rod Harl, president and CEO of Alene Candles which is headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire. “This expansion is a strategic investment that will allow us to optimize efficiency of our manufacturing processes, while also solidifying our presence in New Albany.”