Information from a provided press release
Oxbo is a leading manufacturer of specialty harvesting and controlled application technology for
various crops like fruits, vegetables, seeds, and roots.
Chris Chadbourne, Oxbo Plant Manager, shared, “Oxbo’s roots are based locally and have seen the
company grow through partnerships, acquisitions, and continued hard work from employees in the
community. We are excited to move to the expanded facility in Bergen which will allow Oxbo to remain
local, while providing opportunities to expand globally, partnering with our customers to produce food
for people around the world. “
The new facility will sit on 50 acres and will replace the company’s existing plant at 7275 Byron Road in
Byron, about 7 miles away, where it has been manufacturing since 1969. Ascension Advisory brought in
Ohio-based Geis Companies to lead the construction and development of the project.
Chelsea Mandel, Managing Director of Ascension Advisory commented, “We brought this opportunity to Geis given their proven track record of successfully partnering with private companies to facilitate their expansion needs.” Geis Companies is a family-owned vertically integrated developer, having completed over 1,750 projects since its founding in 1967. Often working in a ‘programmatic fashion,’ Geis Development works with both public and private companies across the country.
Rendering of new OXBO building in Bergen
The new OXBO state-of-the art facility will provide additional capacity to accommodate the company’s
rapid growth, while providing room for additional future expansion. The company expects to have 200
employees working on site once it’s fully up and running. Demonstrating its continued commitment to
the upstate New York region. The project is scheduled for completion by October 2025