PS Seasoning Announces Plans to Develop New Global Headquarters in West Bend
60-acre development marks pivotal milestone in company’s continued growth
IRON RIDGE, Wis. – September 25, 2025 – PS Seasoning, together with its sister company Pro Smoker, today announced plans for a new global headquarters in West Bend bringing at least 150 jobs to the area. The City of West Bend’s Common Council voted on June 16 to accept the company’s offer to purchase land. As food experience companies leading in flavor innovation, seasoning solutions and thermal processing technology, PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker bring a global impact to the food industry.
The new headquarters will be constructed on a 60-acre parcel within the West Bend Manufacturing Center, a 140-acre city-owned industrial park located in southeast West Bend. It will consolidate key operations, including the companies’ corporate offices, manufacturing operations and distribution center, into a state-of-the-art nearly 200,000-square-foot campus. Designed with scalability in mind, the facility will serve as the companies’ hub for production, logistics, research, development and innovation, while continuing to support its expanding workforce and customer base. Equipped with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and technology, the campus will strengthen the companies’ ability to deliver industry-leading solutions for partners across the food industry.
“Southeastern Wisconsin has been our home for nearly 50 years, and this expansion in West Bend marks the next bold step in our growth story,” said Joe Hanni, CEO of PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker. “Our new global headquarters isn’t just a milestone—it’s a launching pad. By investing in people, technology and community, we’re positioning PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker to lead the industry into its next era.”
Over the past five years, the companies have tripled in size—growing to nearly 300 employees. PS Seasoning will continue to retain certain manufacturing operations in Iron Ridge and Pro Smoker operations in Hartford.
Construction is anticipated to begin at the new site in spring 2026, with phased move-ins beginning in late 2027.
“The project is about more than just a new building,” Hanni added. “It’s about creating a workplace where our team can thrive, collaborate and continue to drive innovation well into the future. This is about honoring our roots as a family-owned company while building something that will carry us forward for generations.”
The West Bend Manufacturing Center, located 30 minutes north of Milwaukee, is a state-of-the-art industrial park built within the last five years to foster job creation and build upon the area’s industrial legacy by providing a modern space for new and expanding manufacturing businesses. In partnership with the City of West Bend, Washington County and Economic Development of Washington County (EDWC), the project will serve as a catalyst for economic development in the region.
ABOUT PS SEASONING AND PRO SMOKER
PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker are global leaders in flavor innovation and thermal equipment solutions. As proud third-generation family-owned and operated businesses, they have been dedicated to delivering exceptional products, quality and service to customers worldwide since 1977. PS Seasoning produces an extensive product lineup of more than 5,000 unique blends and more than 55 million pounds of seasoning annually. Pro Smoker has over 16,000 precision-engineered scalable units – from commercial truckload smokehouses to home smokers – in the field today.
PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker honor the past while constantly innovating to bring the best in flavor mastery and technical expertise to the industry. For more information, visit psseasoning.com and pro-smoker.com.
PROJECT PARTNER QUOTES
Joel Ongert, West Bend Mayor
“PS Seasoning is a globally respected company with a proven record of excellence. We’re especially impressed by their rapid growth and innovation in recent years. The prospect of their expansion into our West Bend Manufacturing Center reinforces our City’s place as a destination for top-tier manufacturing. We’re excited about the opportunities this project could bring to West Bend.”
Josh Schoemann, Washington County Executive
"We are thrilled to have PS Seasoning base their headquarters in Washington County! EDWC worked with us to create an attractive opportunity that met the needs of their successful operations. Bringing hundreds of well-paying jobs, this family-owned and operated business is a great fit for Our Great Community.”
Christian Tscheschlok, Economic Development of Washington County (EDWC) CEO
“EDWC’s work with PS Seasoning quickly became about far more than structuring support for the next step of this family-owned industry leader with decades of growth in our region. Their employees produce products that regularly occupy a highly valued place in the recipes of home and commercial kitchens across the country. PS Seasoning’s choice to make the West Bend Manufacturing Center their project’s location thus not only reflects confidence in Washington County’s ability to support their ambitious vision but affords our communities a powerful opportunity to be connected to it as PS Seasoning continues to expand its success nationally and beyond.”
