SalesLeads announced today the July 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 81 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 – 59 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 31 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 26 New Projects
Expansion – 25 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 35 New Projects
Plant Closing – 3 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
California – 9
Iowa – 5
Ohio – 5
Ontario – 5
North Carolina – 5
Wisconsin – 5
Georgia – 4
Illinois – 3
Indiana – 3
Texas – 3
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 57
Compressed Air Systems – 76
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 65
Conveyors – 71
Floor Coatings – 48
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 75
Mechanical Construction – 71
Packaging Equipment – 56
Process Equipment – 55
Tanks/Vessels – 35
Largest Planned Project
During the month of July, 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 Beam Suntory, Inc., who is planning to invest $400 million for an expansion of their production facility in BOSTON, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
KANSAS:
Company Name: Simmons Pet Food
Pet food mfr. is planning to invest $115 million for an expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in EMPORIA, KS. They are currently seeking approval for the project. The project includes the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 750,000 sf distribution center in EDGERTON, KS.
Anticipated Investment: $115,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expansion of their warehouse and processing facility, and modernize equipment and renovation of a distribution center
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Derek Baucom – SVP, Operations
Chad Morris – SVP, Supply Chain
Andrew Linn – Purchasing Mgr.
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
WISCONSIN:
Company Name: Nestle Purina Petcare
Pet food mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for a 25,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in JEFFERSON, WI. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $100,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Chris Johnson – Plant 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
MICHIGAN:
Company Name: Request Foods
Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $55 million for the construction of a 145,000 sf warehouse and processing facility in HOLLAND, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $55,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Pete Sheffield – Dir. Operations
Jeff Stroud – Dir. Manufacturing
Kent Franken – Dir. Information Services
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: Chewters Chocolates
Chocolate mfr. is planning to invest $40 million for the construction of a 189,000 sf processing facility in ROCKWALL, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2024.
Anticipated Investment: $40,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
John Oucharek – VP, Operations
Lori Truelove – Dir. Procurement
Antonio Lee – Engineering 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
NORTH CAROLINA:
Company Name: Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC.
Beverage company is planning to invest $35 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility at 390 Business Park Dr. in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2023, with completion slated for late 2024.
Anticipated Investment: $35,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Matthew Bucherati – SVP, Operations and Supply Chain
Jay Shaheen – Operations Mgr.
Robert Wolf – Facility 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
MICHIGAN:
Company Name: EW Grobbel Sons
Meat processing company is planning to invest $33 million for the construction of a 140,000 sf warehouse and cold storage facility in DETROIT, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $33,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and cold storage facility
Tax Incentives: $4,280,000
Project Contacts:
Jason Grobbel – President
Allison Rosenberg – VP, Logistics
Russ Consiglio – Dir. of Facilities
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
WASHINGTON:
Company Name: Northern Fruit Company
Fresh produce company is planning for the construction of a 704,000 sf processing, warehouse and office campus on NW Cascade Ave. in EAST WENATCHEE, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate operations upon completion.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing, warehouse and office campus
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Doug Pauly – General Mgr.
Juan Sanchez – CTO
Jorge Sanchez – Operations Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Building Construction
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Equipment Relocation
- 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
PENNSYLVANIA:
Company Name: Hershey Company
Candy and snack food mfr. is planning for the construction of a 250,000 sf processing, warehouse, and office facility in DERRY TOWNSHIP, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing, warehouse and office facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Will Bonifant – VP, US and Canada Supply Chain
Tricia Brannigan – VP, Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer
Michael Zechman – Sr. Mgr. Facilities and Maintenance
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: Weaver Popcorn
Snack food mfr. is planning to invest $25 million for equipment upgrades on their processing facility in WHITESTOWN, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $25,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment on their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Tim Ingle – COO
Todd Timms – Operations Mgr.
Jakob Harris – Purchasing Coord.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Air Emissions Control Equipment
- Compressed Air Systems
- Control Systems and Instrumentation
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Hoists
- Heat Exchangers
- Lift Trucks
- Material Handling/Storage Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Process Equipment
IOWA:
Company Name: Western’s Smokehouse And Meat Market
Meat products mfr. is planning to invest $20 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased processing facility at 3800 West Ave. in BURLINGTON, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2023.
Anticipated Investment: $20,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: $200,000
Project Contacts:
Matt Bormann – CEO
James Falbo – VP, Operations
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
About SalesLeads, Inc.
Since 1959, SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team.
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