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Food and Beverage Industry News and Planned Industrial Project Reports – October 2020 Recap

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Food and Beverage Industry News and Planned Industrial Project Reports – October 2020 Recap

Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 66 new planned Food and Beverage industry projects tracked during the month of October.

The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Food and Beverage Project Type
Processing Facilities – 59 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 17 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 28 New Projects
Expansion – 16 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 30 New Projects
Plant Closing – 0 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
New York – 5
Pennsylvania – 4
Ohio – 4
Florida – 4
Georgia – 4
Texas – 4
Kansas – 3
Ontario – 3
Oklahoma – 3
Maine – 2

Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 57
Compressed Air Systems – 64
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 55
Conveyors – 58
Floor Coatings – 37
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 65
Mechanical Construction – 56
Packaging Equipment – 53
Process Equipment – 53
Tanks/Vessels – 34

Largest Planned Project

During the month of October, our research team identified 4 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Nestle Purina Petcare, who is planning to invest $550 million for the construction of a 1-million sf processing facility in WILLIAMSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2023.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects


NORTH CAROLINA:

Company Name: Nestle Purina Petcare
Pet food mfr. is planning to invest $450 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 1-million sf processing facility at 863 East Meadow Rd. in EDEN, NC. They have recently received approval for the project, with completion slated for late 2022.

Anticipated Investment: $450,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Cory Buscher – VP, Facilities and Operations
Nolan Terry – VP and Dir. of Manufacturing
Barry Henderson – Dir. Supply Chain

Equipment OppAlerts:

MICHIGAN:

Company Name: The Kroger Co.
Grocery retail chain is planning to invest $95 million for the construction of a 135,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility at 15675 Wahrman Road in ROMULUS, MI. Completion is slated for 2022.

Anticipated Investment: $95,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new Customer Fulfillment Center
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Jeff Bornino – VP, Corporate Supply Chain and Inventory and Replenishment
Cliff Brown – Sr. Dir. Construction
Shawn Graham – Sr. Sourcing Mgr. – Facilities

Equipment OppAlerts:

MINNESOTA:

Company Name: Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
Poultry processing company is planning to invest $75 million for the expansion of their processing facility in COLD SPRING, MN by 50,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2021.

Anticipated Investment: $75,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Wes Carson – Head of Operational Excellence
Brennen Bridge – Head of Supply Chain and Procurement
Chuck Adkins – Procurement Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

TENNESSEE:

Company Name: Babynov USA
Baby food mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired processing facility at 500 Anne-Laure Pauvert Lane in RED BOILING SPRINGS, TN. Completion is slated for Summer 2021.

Anticipated Investment: $50,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Bruno Romand-Monnier – CEO
Christophe Rousseaux – Director of Production
Laurent Mallon – Sr. R and D Project Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

TEXAS:

Company Name: Goya Foods, Inc.
Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $80 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades at their warehouse and processing facility in BROOKSHIRE, TX.

Anticipated Investment: $80,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Luz Rosario – GM and Plant Manager
Eduardo Mendoza – Engineering Dir.

Equipment OppAlerts:

GEORGIA:

Company Name: La Regina Di San Marzano USA, Inc.
Specialty food processing company is planning to invest $20 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 226,000 sf processing facility at 135 Industrial Drive in ALMA, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $20,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Felice Romano – President

Equipment OppAlerts:

NORTH CAROLINA:

Company Name: Benestar Brands
Snack food mfr. is planning to invest $24 million for the construction of a processing, warehouse, and office facility in KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $24,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new production facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Carl Lee – CEO
JT Thomas – Dir. Procurement
Bhavesh Patel – Sr. Corporate Mgr. Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement

Equipment OppAlerts:

ONTARIO:

Company Name: Upfield Canada
Specialty food products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 164,000 sf processing facility at 10 Craig St. in BRANTFORD, ON. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2021.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Dan Bajor – President
Nabeel Butt – Global Engineering Mgr.
Faraz Khan – Sr. Supervisor Logistics and Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

FLORIDA:

Company Name: Agri-Starts, Inc.
Produce company is planning for the expansion of their growing and processing facility in APOPKA, FL by 30,000 sf.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their growing and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
Ty Strode – President

Equipment OppAlerts:

GEORGIA:

Company Name: Dunkin
Bakery products mfr. is planning to invest $12 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 31,000 sf processing facility at 3528 Browns Mill Rd. in ATLANTA, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $12,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:
John Herth – Sr. Dir. Global Design and Construction Services
Art Lander – Sr. Dir. Supply Chain
Leigh Fuller – Sr. Procurement Specialist

Equipment OppAlerts:

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