69 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Reports – March 2022 Recap

SalesLeads announced today the March 2022 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 – 17 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

New Construction – 26 New Projects

Expansion – 18 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 31 New Projects

Plant Closing – 3 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

California – 7

Ohio – 4

New York – 4

Pennsylvania – 4

New Jersey – 4

Wisconsin – 4

Colorado – 3

Florida – 3

Georgia – 3

Texas – 3

Opportunities – By Equipment Need

Air Emissions Control Equipment – 49

Compressed Air Systems – 62

Control Systems and Instrumentation – 53

Conveyors – 60

Floor Coatings – 42

Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 63

Mechanical Construction – 61

Packaging Equipment – 48

Process Equipment – 47

Tanks/Vessels – 31

Largest Planned Project

During the month of March, 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 PepsiCo Beverages, who is planning to invest $260 million for a 260,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrade at their processing facility in STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

ONTARIO:

Company Name: Diageo North America

Distillery is planning to invest $245 million for the construction of a production, warehouse, and distribution facility in ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $245,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new production, warehouse, and distribution facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Perry Jones – President North America Supply and Procurement

John Longo – Head of Facilities N.A.

Kelly Turner – Dir. of 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

ALABAMA:

Company Name: Niagara Bottling, LLC

Beverage company is planning to invest $112 million for the construction of a 500,000 sf processing and distribution facility in OPELIKA, AL. Construction is expected to start in late Spring 2022, with completion slated for Spring 2023.

Anticipated Investment: $112,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing and distribution facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Bill Hall – EVP, Manufacturing and Engineering

Rali Sanderson – EVP, Procurement and Engineering

Todd Uhlick – VP, Expansion and Real Estate

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

INDIANA:

Company Name: Living Greens Farm

Greenhouse farming company is planning to invest $70 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf processing facility in MUNCIE, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $70,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: $1,200,000

Project Contacts:

Ken Sourbeck – VP/General Mgr.

Melanie Faust – VP, Supply Chain

Jay Bauer – Engineering and IT 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

OHIO:

Company Name: Kroger

Grocery retail chain is planning for the construction of a 270,000 sf warehouse and distribution center in CLEVELAND, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2024.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and distribution facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Joe Obermeier – VP, Supply Chain Operations

Don Barnett – Sr. Dir. Corporate Real Estate

Cliff Brown – Sr. Dir. Construction

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

NEW YORK:

Company Name: La Fermiere

Dairy products mfr. is planning to invest $26 million for the construction of a 45,000 sf processing facility in BATAVIA, NY. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023. The site allows for a future expansion.

Anticipated Investment: $26,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Lucas Praticci – Managing Dir.

Neil Rutledge – Head of Supply Chain

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

NEW YORK:

Company Name: E & M Ice Cream

Ice-cream distributor is planning to invest $13 million for the construction of a 48,000 sf cold storage facility at 380 Oser Ave. in HAUPPAUGE, NY.

Anticipated Investment: $13,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new cold storage facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Martin Kelly – CEO

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Building Construction
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • 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

GEORGIA:

Company Name: King’s Hawaiian

Bakery company is expanding and planning for the construction of a 132,000 sf processing facility at 5340 H.F. Reed Industrial Pkwy. in OAKWOOD, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. The site will allow for a future 134,000 sf expansion.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Rob Hathy – VP, Manufacturing

Tony Navarro – VP, Supply Chain

Greg Harding – Plant Engineer

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: Superior Dairy, Inc.

Dairy products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in CANTON, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Chris Soehnlen – Plant Mgr.

Jim Haynes – Purchasing Mgr.

Jason Wolfe – Maintenance 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

WISCONSIN:

Company Name: Seven Acre Dairy Company

Dairy company is planning to invest $10 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a processing facility in BELLEVILLE, WI. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2022.

Anticipated Investment: $10,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Nic Mink – Owner

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

KENTUCKY:

Company Name: Republic National Distributing Company

Beverage distributor is planning to invest $6.4 million for the construction of a 39,000 sf warehouse at 2801 Blankenbaker Pkwy. in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $6,400,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Steve Feldman – EVP, Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Building Construction
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • 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

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