SalesLeads announced today the November 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 69 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 – 53 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 21 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 29 New Projects
Expansion – 17 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 27 New Projects
Plant Closing – 2 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
Ontario – 5
Florida – 5
California – 4
Ohio – 4
Wisconsin – 4
Indiana – 4
Illinois – 3
NewYork – 3
Missouri – 3
Minnesota – 3
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 45
Compressed Air Systems – 61
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 50
Conveyors – 56
Floor Coatings – 34
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 66
Mechanical Construction – 54
Packaging Equipment – 41
Process Equipment – 41
Tanks/Vessels – 26
Largest Planned Project
During the month of November, our research team identified 5 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by J.M. Smucker Company, who is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a processing facility in MCCALLA, AL. Construction will occur in phases and is expected to start in early 2022, with completion slated for 2025.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
MISSOURI:
Company Name: American Foods Group, LLC.
Meat processing company is planning to invest $450 million for the construction of a processing facility in WRIGHT CITY, MO. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2024.
Anticipated Investment: $450,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Ryan Heintz – Chief Plant Engineer
Gregory Gmeinder – VP, Logistics
Patrick Kesler – Dir. Purchasing
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
TEXAS:
Company Name: Iron Ox, Inc.
Robotic greenhouse farming company is expanding and planning to invest $120 million for the construction of a 1 million sf processing facility at 3249 S. Commerce Street in LOCKHART, TX. Completion is slated for Summer 2023.
Anticipated Investment: $120,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: $1,700,000
Project Contacts:
Sarah Osentoski – SVP, Engineering
Greg Zanghi – VP, Operations
Lance Elrod – Head of Real Estate and Construction
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
GEORGIA:
Company Name: American Peanut Growers Group LLC
Peanut processing company is planning to invest $85 million for the construction of a 135,000 sf processing facility in DONALSONVILLE, GA. The project includes the expansion of their existing plant at the location. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $85,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility and an expansion of their existing plant.
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Neal Flanagan – President and CEO
Jody Taylor – COO
Jeremy Mayes – GM
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
WISCONSIN:
Company Name: Saputo, Inc.
Cheese mfr. is planning to invest $60 million for the construction of a 350,000 sf distribution facility at South 27th St. in FRANKLIN, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $60,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Kai Bockmann – President and COO
Larry MacGillivray – SVP, Operations
Michael Pronovost – VP, Engineering
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
UTAH:
Company Name: Utah Food Bank
Food bank is planning to invest $40 million for the construction of a warehouse and distribution facility in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $40,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Scott Woodhead – COO
Angela Torres – Mgr. Operations
Debra Samora – Warehouse Assoc.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
OHIO:
Company Name: The Kroger, Co.
Grocery retail chain is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 755,000 sf distribution center at 3401 Salzman Rd. in MONROE, OH.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joe Obermeier – VP, Supply Chain Operations
Cliff Brown – Sr. Dir. Construction
Don Barnett – Sr. Dir. Corporate Real Estate
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Building Renovation
- 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
INDIANA:
Company Name: Albanese Confectionery Group
Candy mfr. Is expanding and planning to invest $15 million for the construction of a warehouse and distribution facility at 5441 East Lincoln Hwy. in MERRILLVILLE, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $15,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Brian Edwards – Dir. Operations
James Dragon – Dir. Engineering
Jeremy Johnson – Dir. Procurement
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Floor Coatings
- HVAC Equipment
- Lift Trucks
- Lighting
- Loading Dock Equipment
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
- Networking/Security Equipment
MASSACHUSETTS:
Company Name: Shepherd Family Farm
Poultry farm is planning to invest $15 million for the construction of a processing facility at 3 Wheeler Rd. in TOWNSEND, MA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $15,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Gary Shepherd – Owner and President
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
LOUISIANA:
Company Name: S & W Wholesale Foods LLC
Food products distributor is planning to invest $12 million for the construction of a 100,000 sf distribution and office facility in TANGIPAHOA, LA. They have recently received approval for the project. They will relocate operations upon completion.
Anticipated Investment: $12,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution and office facility
Tax Incentives: $430,000
Project Contacts:
Paul Spalitta – Owner and President
Gina Zamora – Dir. Purchasing
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- 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
GEORGIA:
Company Name: Koch Foods
Poultry processing company is planning for the construction of a 183,000 sf warehouse and processing facility at 966 Industrial Blvd. in GAINESVILLE , GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Tyler Davis – VP Operations
Todd Jurek – VP Supply Chain
Timothy May – Purchasing Mgr.
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
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