ALEAFIA CONCLUDES ACQUISITION OF MODERN, FULLY AUTOMATED 160,000 SQ. FT. GREENHOUSE
TORONTO, July 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Aleafia Health Inc. (TSXV: ALEF) (OTCQX: ALEAF) ("Aleafia") or (the "Company"), one of Canada’s leading, vertically integrated medical cannabis companies with a unique patient-focused, healthcare solution, announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of a modern, fully automated 160,000 sq. ft. greenhouse in the Niagara Region.
Renovations at the facility are already underway, with the facility expected to be retrofitted and licensed before the end of 2018, with a first harvest expected early 2019. The facility will join Aleafia’s existing licensed facility in Scugog, Ontario, which is expected to undergo a 150,000 sq. ft. expansion.
“This is a significant milestone in Aleafia’s history. We made a commitment to increase production capacity to secure product for medical cannabis patients, and this acquisition is a large step towards following through on that commitment,” said Aleafia’s Chairman, Julian Fantino.
“Our top priority as a company has been to build an experienced team ready to see this project to fruition. This acquisition solidifies our position as one of Canada’s leading medicinal cannabis companies and will realize long-term benefits for our patients and shareholders,” said Aleafia’s Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Benic.
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About Aleafia Health Inc.:
Aleafia is a leading, vertically integrated medical cannabis company with a unique focus on delivering quality patient care from “seed” to “sale.” Aleafia is uniquely positioned with a singular focus on the medical cannabis market. The company operates the largest brick and mortar medicinal cannabis clinic network in Canada under the Canabo Medical Clinic brand, which is staffed by licensed, practicing physicians. Aleafia has obtained over 50,000 unique patients and maintains the largest medical cannabis patient data set in Canada. Aleafia’s state of the art production facilities will allow for the production of high- quality strains at low cost. Aleafia’s production will focus on securing the highest- quality medicinal product for its growing patient base.
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