|
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS FRENCH LICK OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT HYDRAAROMATHERAPY GROWTH
FRENCH LICK, IN - August 12, 2026 - Boston International is expanding its operations in Orange County to support its continued growth and the addition of its hydraAromatherapy product line. The products are now being manufactured at Boston International’s headquarters in French Lick, bringing additional production activity to the company’s local operations while creating new employment opportunities.
The hydraAromatherapy line includes botanical-infused Bathtub Tea, Shower Burst tablets, portable essential-oil roll-ons, and other products centered on fragrance and mindful self-care. Expanding the production of these products in French Lick represents another step in Boston International’s continued investment in its local operations.
To support this growth, Boston International is also implementing a new Warehouse Management System that will strengthen inventory management, order processing, and other warehouse functions. Employees will receive training on the system, allowing them to develop additional technology-based skills while helping the company expand and modernize its operations.
“This partnership is an important step in Boston International’s continued growth,” said Pam Metz, President of Boston International. “We are grateful for the support of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership and its continued commitment to strengthening local businesses, creating new jobs, and investing in the development of Orange County’s workforce.”
The Orange County Economic Development Partnership’s Board of Directors awarded $50,000 in Catalyst Fund support for the project. The funding will assist with the cost of the Warehouse Management System and training expenses for newly hired employees. The OCEDP Catalyst Fund provides flexible support for qualifying business expansions, business attraction opportunities, and major community projects that advance economic development in Orange County.
“Boston International’s continued investment is exactly the type of business growth the Catalyst Fund was created to support,” said Skylar Whiteman, Executive Director of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership. “This project brings new manufacturing activity to French Lick while investing in the people and technology needed to support the company’s long-term growth. We are thrilled to play a role in helping that growth take place right here in Orange County.”
For Boston International, the Catalyst Fund support will help strengthen both its workforce and warehouse operations as the company continues to expand. In addition to supporting the implementation of the new Warehouse Management System, the funding will help offset training costs associated with newly created positions and provide employees with opportunities to build additional skills as the company grows.
“This funding will help us create additional employment opportunities while providing our employees with training on technology that will become an important part of our warehousing operations,” said Hayley Hunter, Boston International’s Human Resources Manager and Safety Officer. “Implementing the new Warehouse Management System will allow our team members to develop a broader job-based skill set while helping Boston International continue to grow and modernize its operations here in Orange County.”
The expansion reflects Boston International’s continued commitment to Orange County through new manufacturing activity, local employment opportunities, and employee development. The partnership between Boston International and OCEDP will help position the company’s French Lick operations for continued growth.
| 
