SDC Nutrition (“SDC” or the “Company”), a leading nutraceutical contract manufacturer of capsules, tablets, and powders servicing growth-stage and established brands in the health & wellness and sports nutrition industries, today announced its new state-of-the-art facility and the appointment of Desiree Glas as Chief Executive Officer.
SDC’s new facility and Desiree’s leadership position the company to scale with precision, strengthen customer partnerships, and accelerate growth while continuing to deliver the quality and service customers expect.” Jeff Smart, Partner at Shore Capital
SDC Nutrition recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility designed to expand capacity, enhance production capabilities, and support continued growth. The 140,000 square foot facility brings integrated manufacturing, testing, storage, and operations under one roof, with investments in equipment designed to deliver high output and greater precision. The facility strengthens the Company’s ability to serve both existing and new customers while maintaining a focus on customer service, quality, and innovation.
“SDC’s new facility is more than a footprint expansion – it’s a customer-focused investment in how the Company serves its partners,” said Jeff Smart, Partner at Shore Capital, SDC’s private equity partner. “With core functions brought together in one integrated facility and investments in equipment that enhance both scale and accuracy, SDC can move faster, execute more consistently, and continue delivering the level of service and quality its partners expect as they grow.”
In addition, SDC Nutrition recently appointed Desiree Glas as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Glas brings more than three decades of experience in consumer products, operations, and commercial leadership, including a proven track record as a CEO in private equity-backed environments. She most recently served as Segment Head at Veritiv, where she led a newly formed division integrating multiple business units and overseeing global operations. Prior to that, Ms. Glas served as Chief Executive Officer of Vivabox Solutions, a Lion Equity-backed business, where she drove sustained growth and led the Company through a successful exit. Ms. Glas’s prior experience includes leadership roles at Veritiv, Vivabox Solutions, Stokke, Hasbro, and Walmart International, where she developed expertise across sales, marketing, operations, and global business management.
“Desiree is a proven leader with a strong track record of growing businesses through customer engagement and disciplined execution,” said Herman “Bing” Graffunder, Lead Independent Director of SDC. “She brings a hands-on approach, a clear commercial focus, and the ability to build and lead teams that deliver results. Desiree is well-positioned to help SDC continue to scale and strengthen its relationships with customers.”
“I’m excited to join SDC at such a pivotal point in its growth,” added Ms. Glas. “The team has built a strong foundation, and we have a clear opportunity to expand our capabilities, win new customers, and deepen existing relationships. I look forward to working alongside the team to drive execution, scale the business, and continue delivering high-quality solutions for our partners.”
In conjunction with the facility expansion and leadership appointment, SDC Nutrition also launched a newly redesigned website. The updated site reflects the Company’s continued evolution and provides a clearer view into SDC’s capabilities, services, and commitment to partnering with emerging and established brands.
Appointment Highlights
- Company: SDC Nutrition — Pittsburgh, PA-based contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements, sports nutrition powders, capsules, and tablets
- New facility: 140,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing expansion in Pittsburgh, PA
- Appointment: Desiree Glas named Chief Executive Officer
- Experience: 30+ years in consumer products, operations, and commercial leadership; prior CEO of Vivabox Solutions (Lion Equity-backed, successful exit)
- Prior roles: Veritiv (Segment Head), Vivabox Solutions (CEO), Stokke, Hasbro, Walmart International
- New website: www.sdcnutrition.com
- Investor: Shore Capital Partners — lower-middle market private equity focus; 6x consecutive Inc. Top Founder Friendly Investor; Pitchbook Research #1 U.S. Private Equity deal volume 2016-2025; $17B AUM
About SDC Nutrition
SDC Nutrition is a Pittsburgh, PA-based contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements and sports nutrition products — including powders, capsules, and tablets — offering end-to-end services spanning formulation, R&D, testing, and fulfillment from its ~140,000 sq. ft. facility.
About Shore Capital
Shore Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm with an office in Nashville, is an investor in lower-middle market companies in the Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Business Services, Industrial, and Real Estate industries. Shore’s strategy is to support management partners to grow faster with less risk through access to capital, world-class board and operational resources, and unmatched networking, development, and shared learnings across the portfolio. From 2020-2025, Shore received recognition from Inc. Magazine as a 6x Top Founder Friendly Investor and by Pitchbook Research for leading U.S. Private Equity deal volume for the past 10 years, from 2016-2025. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant potential to grow through industry consolidation and organic growth to generate value for shareholders. Shore has approximately $17 billion of assets under management and in additional investment platforms to which it provides business and operational consulting services. To learn more about Shore Capital Partners, and for more information on these awards and investment platforms, please visit www.shorecp.com.
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