Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 86 new planned Food and Beverage industry projects tracked during the month of November.
The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.
Food and Beverage Project Type
- Processing Facilities – 69 New Projects
- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 34 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
- New Construction – 30 New Projects
- Expansion – 35 New Projects
- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 32 New Projects
- Plant Closing – 1 New Project
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
- Ontario – 6
- Maine – 5
- Texas – 5
- Florida – 4
- Missouri – 4
- Illinois – 4
- Indiana – 4
- California – 3
- Georgia – 3
- North Carolina – 3
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
- Air Emissions Control Equipment – 63
- Compressed Air Systems – 79
- Control Systems and Instrumentation – 64
- Conveyors – 72
- Floor Coatings – 53
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 82
- Mechanical Construction – 72
- Packaging Equipment – 59
- Process Equipment – 59
- Tanks/Vessels – 41
Largest Planned Project
During the month of November, our research team identified 3 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Mark Anthony Brewing, who is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a 1-million sf production and distribution facility in COLUMBIA, SC. Completion is slated for Summer 2021.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
TENNESSEE:
Company Name: Frito Lay North America, Inc.
Snack food mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades at their warehouse and processing facility in PULASKI, TN. Construction is expected to start in early 2021, with completion slated for early 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $100,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Eric Pringle – Dir. of Facilities and Infrastructure
Bryan Baker – CoPack Manufacturing Sr. Manager
Allison Olsen – Engineering Group Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
- Tank/Vessels
ARKANSAS:
Company Name: Conagra Brands
Diversified food products mfr. is planning to invest $84 million for an expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in RUSSELLVILLE, AR. Construction is expected to start in late 2020, with completion slated for 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $84,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joe Wilson – Plant Mgr.
Sam Polson – Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Maintenance Planning
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
- Tank/Vessels
MINNESOTA:
Company Name: Sunopta, Inc.
Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $26 million for an expansion of their processing facility at 601 Third Ave. W. in ALEXANDRIA, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $26,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joe Gerhardt – Plant Mgr.
Ryan Nelson – Maintenance Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
- Tank/Vessels
NORTH CAROLINA:
Company Name: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurant chain is planning to invest $52 million for the construction of a 182,000 sf distribution center on Park Center Drive in MEBANE, NC. Construction is expected to start in early 2021, with completion slated for Spring 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $52,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution center
Tax Incentives: $780,000
Project Contacts:
David Jamieson – Dir. Construction and Facilities
Craig Cochran – Supply Chain Procurement Senior Lead
Scott Patman – Sr. Real Estate Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Signage
SOUTH CAROLINA:
Company Name: Santa Cruz Nutritionals
Nutritional food products mfr. is planning to invest $84 million for a 144,000 sf expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in SUMTER, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2024.
Anticipated Investment: $84,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Randy Bridges – President and COO
Mark McDonald – SVP, Operations
Kristofer Clapp – Sr. Dir. Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
- Tank/Vessels
INDIANA:
Company Name: Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC.
Bakery products mfr. is planning to invest $14 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in MICHIGAN CITY, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $14,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Robert Wojcik – Plant Mgr.
Fred Benner – Supply Chain Manager
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
- Tank/Vessels
PENNSYLVANIA:
Company Name: Balmaghie Beverage Group
Distillery is planning to invest $15 million for the construction of a 30,000 sf warehouse and production facility in LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $15,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and production facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Chad McGehee – CEO
Chuck Hamm – Operations Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
- Tank/Vessels
QUEBEC:
Company Name: The Kraft Heinz Company
Food and beverage company is planning to invest $17 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in MONTREAL, QC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late Summer 2021.
Anticipated Investment: $17,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Danielle Nguyen – Plant Dir.
Francois Croteau – Dir. Supply Chain and Planning
Alexandre Gouger – Deputy Dir. Maintenance
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
FLORIDA:
Company Name: Badia Spices, Inc.
Spices and herbs mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 313,000 sf distribution center at 2200 NW 112th Ave. in SWEETWATER, FL.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a distribution center
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joseph Badia – President
Mariana Garcia – Procurement Specialist
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Signage
KENTUCKY:
Company Name: Louisville Vegan Jerky, Co.
Specialty food products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 17,000 sf warehouse and processing facility at 1311 South Shelby St. in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will consolidate operations upon completion.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Stanley Chase – Co-Owner
Adam Chase – Co-Owner
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Renovation
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Equipment Relocation
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Signage
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