C3 Industries, a prominent multi-state cannabis company known for crafting premium cannabis experiences, has announced a significant expansion of its cultivation facility in O’Fallon, Missouri. This expansion, made possible through an ongoing partnership with NewLake Capital Partners, adds a substantial 50,000 square feet of space to the existing facility. The new addition boasts cutting-edge automation and environmental control systems, marking a significant leap in the company’s production capacity in the state.
Vishal Rungta, president and co-founder of C3 Industries, highlighted the importance of this milestone, stating that the partnership with NewLake has been instrumental in making the project a reality. “This expansion is a major milestone for C3 Industries in Missouri, and our partnership with NewLake has been instrumental in making the project possible,” he said. “By implementing advanced technology and efficient growing techniques, we’re able to increase our output while maintaining the premium quality our customers expect. This facility will play a crucial role in supporting our retail network and introducing new brands to the Missouri market. NewLake’s continued support positions C3 for long-term growth and success in Missouri’s competitive cannabis market.”
The expanded facility features several key advancements, including:
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20,000 square feet of additional flowering canopy space:
This provides room for six new rooms dedicated to growing cannabis plants.*
State-of-the-art Argus Titan controller system:
This system streamlines operations through automated irrigation, climate control, and lighting specifications.*
Reverse osmosis water filtration system:
This ensures precise nutrient control, enhancing the quality and consistency of the final product.*
Capacity for over 2,000 plants per flowering room:
This significantly increases overall plant capacity, allowing C3 to meet growing demand.Andrew Bodkin, VP of Production at C3 Industries, emphasizes the facility’s innovative approach, stating, “Our new facility is unlike any of our previous operations. We’ve implemented a crop steering methodology that allows us to shorten the plant life cycle from 20 weeks to just 12 weeks, significantly increasing our efficiency. The automated systems also enable us to manage a larger plant canopy more efficiently, optimizing our labor resources and setting us up to supply Missouri with some of the best flower in the country.”
Anthony Coniglio, NewLake Capital Partners’ president and CEO, expressed confidence in the partnership and the facility’s potential. “This project further strengthens our partnership with C3, a company that has consistently demonstrated its ability to execute efficiently in competitive markets,” he said. “The implementation of cutting-edge technology and automation in this facility aligns perfectly with our investment strategy of backing properties that drive strong operational performance. We’re confident that this expanded facility will play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for high-quality cannabis products in Missouri and contribute significantly to C3’s continued success in the market.”
The facility received its commencement of operations approval on July 17, 2024, with full operational capacity anticipated by mid-October 2024. This expansion is a testament to C3 Industries’ dedication to providing top-tier cannabis products while remaining committed to innovation and growth within the evolving cannabis market.
