August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State

The Project:
A. Water Lilies Food MAP Capital (X313)
August 16, 2012
ESD Involvement – The Company approached ESD for financial assistance to increase
production, target new markets and develop new products. ESD offered a $100,000
grant that was accepted in December 2010.
Competition - Without ESD assistance the Company will lose major customers to out-ofstate
competitors and be forced to reduce its workforce.
Past ESD Support - This is the Company’s first project with ESD.
Completion – March 2012
Activity – The project consists of a new automated production line to form, cook and
freeze egg rolls and spring rolls. The new line includes a dual lane former to
automatically roll the egg rolls and spring rolls at speeds of 120 pieces per minute, a
tunnel fryer, a 150 HP spiral freezer as well as all connecting conveyors and metal
detector. In addition, a meat grinder, two 500-pound mixers and vegetable processing
equipment will be incorporated. With the acquisition of new machinery and equipment,
the Company will expand production and stay competitive in a state with high labor
rates, rent and utility costs.
Results – As a result of the project, the Company has retained 70 existing jobs and will
create 12 new jobs.
MAP Project Findings and Outcomes:
This project qualifies as a Manufacturing Assistance Program project because the
Company i) is a resident New York State manufacturer with between 50 and 1,000
employees; ii) exports at least 30% of its production beyond its region or provides at
least 30% of its production to a manufacturer that exports beyond the Company’s
region; and iii) is making a substantial investment of at least $1,000,000 in order to
improve its competitiveness and productivity and thereby enhance its long-term
viability in the State of New York.
The project is expected to produce the following measurable outcomes for the
Company:
Primary Outcome: A 23% increase in production of egg/spring rolls from 5.3 to 7 million
pieces per year.
Secondary Outcome: A 75% waste reduction from 2% to .05% per year.
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