SalesLeads announced today the August 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 86 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector.
The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.
Food and Beverage Project Type
Processing Facilities – 67 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 24 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 22 New Projects
Expansion – 26 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 44 New Projects
Plant Closing – 5 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
North Carolina – 7
Ohio – 7
New York – 6
Texas – 5
Wisconsin – 5
Florida – 4
Missouri – 4
California – 3
Illinois  – 3
Indiana – 2
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 59
Compressed Air Systems – 77
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 56
Conveyors – 67
Floor Coatings – 38
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 78
Mechanical Construction – 69
Packaging Equipment – 53
Process Equipment – 52
Tanks/Vessels – 29
Largest Planned Project
During the month of August, 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 Lamb Weston, who is planning to invest $415 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in AMERICAN FALLS, ID. Completion is slated for Summer 2023.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
VIRGINIA:
Company Name: Tyson Foods, Inc.
Food processing company is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 325,000 sf processing facility in DANVILLE, VA. Completion is slated for Spring 2023.
Anticipated Investment: $300,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: $8,000,000
Project Contacts:
Cedric Ficklin – VP, Operations
Matt McCain – Assoc. Dir. Supply Chain
Shannon Davidson – Assoc. Dir. Procurement
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Tank/Vessels
OHIO:
Company Name: Aquabounty Technologies, Inc.
Fish farm is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 479,000 sf processing facility in PIONEER, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2021.
Anticipated Investment: $200,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Sylvia Wulf – President and CEO
Alejandro Rojas – COO
Christopher Bucich – Dir. Construction Projects and Continuous Improvement
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Tank/Vessels
MICHIGAN:
Company Name: Michigan Sugar Company
Sugar processing company is planning to invest $65 million for an expansion of their processing facility on Euclid Ave. in MONITOR TOWNSHIP, MI. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2021, with completion slated for Spring 2023.
Anticipated Investment: $65,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand capacity of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Jason Lowry – VP, Operations
Nick Klein – Dir. Engineering
Brian Deutsch – Corporate Dir. Safety
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Tank/Vessels
INDIANA:
Company Name: Northwest Ordinance Distilling
Distillery is planning to invest $49 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their production facility in NEW ALBANY, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $49,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment, renovation, and expand capacity of their production facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
James Hartman – Plant General Mgr.
Cory Lytle – Plant Engineer
Paul Regier – Site Reliability Engineer
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Tank/Vessels
OHIO:
Company Name: General Mills, Inc.
Food products mfr. is expanding and planning to invest $28 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in SHARONVILLE, OH. Completion is slated for early 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $28,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: $100,000
Project Contacts:
Kevin Wilt – Dir. Operations
Tom Hogan – Dir., Global Real Estate and Facilities
Dave Jackett – Dir. Global Supply Chain
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Building Renovation
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Tank/Vessels
NORTH CAROLINA:
Company Name: TW Garner Food Company
Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $19 million for the construction of a 165,000 sf warehouse and office facility at 4897 Lansing Dr. in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. They have recently received approval for the project. They will relocate operations upon completion.
Anticipated Investment: $19,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and office facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Ann Riddle – President
Gerald Lambert – EVP, Operations
Ray Weller – Warehouse and Logistics Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Compressed Air Systems
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Equipment Relocation
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
WISCONSIN:
Company Name: Wixon, Inc.
Specialty food ingredients mfr. is planning to invest $15 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 100,000 sf processing facility in ST. FRANCIS, WI.
Anticipated Investment: $15,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Pete Caputa – COO
Terry Petski – Supply Chain Dir.
Colin Keating – Procurement Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Renovation
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
IOWA:
Company Name: Monogram Food Solutions
Meat products mfr. is planning to invest $14 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired processing facility in DENISON, IA.
Anticipated Investment: $14,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Kent Kring – SVP, Operations
Tiffany Brewer – Dir. Supply Chain Technology and Continuous Improvement
Jacob Drew – Operation Procurement Dir.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
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NORTH CAROLINA:
Company Name: Crumps’ Naturals Canada
Pet food mfr. is planning to invest $13 million for the construction of a processing and distribution facility in NASHVILLE, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $13,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: $2,850,000
Project Contacts:
Joe Crump – President
Margot Crump – CEO
James Pritchard – Inventory Purchaser and Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- Heat Exchangers
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Tank/Vessels
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ILLINOIS:
Company Name: JC Watson Packing Company
Produce company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 68,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility in ELK GROVE, IL.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and and renovation of a warehouse and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Jon Watson – President
Brad Watson – VP, Operations
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL has been providing Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials.
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