Friendship Dairies LLC has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation, adding 40 jobs to its payroll of 218 in the town of Friendship, N.Y. in Allegany County.

The company, which produces “All Natural” cultured and pasteurized dairy products, says it will increase its plant size by 27,000 square feet, renovate another 7,000 square feet and invest more than $3 million in machinery and equipment. Company officials say that will allow Friendship to extend the operation to two full shifts, five-days-a-week. Empire State Development provided a $200,000 capital grant toward the company’s investment.

Friendship Dairies was privately owned for 80 years before being acquired by Dean Foods Company in March 2007.