Streit 's matzos factory in Manhattan is shutting down its nine-decade-old ovens by year 's end to move to 21st century computerized plant in another part of the New York area . Bakery on Rivington Street was opened by Aron Streit during World War I and served struggling Jewish immigrants . The 48,000 sq ft factory has annual sales topping $ 20million based on About 2.5million pounds of matzos sold . 5million poundsAbout 2.5million pounds of matzos were baked for April 's Passover holiday .
Streit 's matzos factory in Manhattan is shutting down its nine-decade-old ovens by year 's end to move to 21st century computerized plant in another part of the New York area . Bakery on Rivington Street was opened by Aron Streit during World War I and served struggling Jewish immigrants . The 48,000 sq ft factory has annual sales topping $ 20million based on 5million pounds of matzos sold . About 2.5million pounds of matzos were baked for April 's Passover holiday .