Welch's Opens New Headquarters In Waltham

WALTHAM, MA — Welch's, the landmark food brand that long called Concord home, has completed its move to Waltham.

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 17 to celebrate the occasion, featuring remarks from company officials, Waltham Mayor Jeanette McCarthy and a handful of other local officials.

"The official opening of our new headquarters marks an exciting milestone in our Welch's journey," said Trevor Bynum, President and Chief Executive Officer of Welch's and National Grape Cooperative. "As we enter our next phase of growth, this new space in the dynamic business community of Waltham provides the ideal environment for our teams to thrive and reach our ambitious goals."

Those in attendance were able to sample new offerings from the company, including items from its sparkling and ZERO beverage lines. Local vendors, including Muddy Water Coffee Food Truck and Kane's Donut,s were also there to provide refreshments.

"We're proud to welcome Welch's to Reservoir Place and to the BXP community," said Patrick Mulvihill, Senior Vice President of Leasing for BXP's Boston region. "It's exciting to see such a historic yet forward-looking brand bring its next chapter to life here in Waltham, and we look forward to Welch's continued success in our thriving business district."

Located at 1601 Trapelo Rd., the 60,000 square-foot facility was designed in partnership with SGA, and project managed by A/E/C solutions, featuring new and modern lab space, open collaboration spaces and modern amenities while offering strategic visibility and accessibility off I-95, officials said.

The company said the move from its longtime home in Concord will enhance "operational efficiency" and bring "Welch's vibrant brand identity to life."

The company's 200 corporate employees will move into the space.