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After a Brief Dip, Food & Beverage Planned Projects Increases to 78 in November 2022

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IMI SalesLeads announced today the November 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 78 new projects in November versus the 71 in October2022 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 – 65 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 22 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

New Construction – 32 New Projects

Expansion – 24 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 34 New Projects

Plant Closing – 1 New Project

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

New York – 9

California – 6

Georgia – 5

Kentucky – 5

Ontario – 5

Iowa – 4

North Carolina – 4

Texas – 4

Wisconsin – 4

Florida – 3

Opportunities – By Equipment Need

Air Emissions Control Equipment – 63

Compressed Air Systems – 75

Control Systems and Instrumentation – 59

Conveyors – 69

Floor Coatings – 49

Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 77

Mechanical Construction – 69

Packaging Equipment – 57

Process Equipment – 56

Tanks/Vessels – 39

Largest Planned Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 6 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Diageo Americas Supply, Inc., who is planning to invest $415 million for the construction of a production facility in MONTGOMERY, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

GEORGIA:

Company Name: Grupo Bimbo

Bakery company is expanding and planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 2nd processing facility in VALDOSTA, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $200,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Lee Falk – VP Supply Chain Logistics

Tony Sabulski – VP Procurement

Michael Flanagan – Senior Mgr., Facilities and Maintenance

Equipment OppAlerts:

NEBRASKA:

Company Name: Greater Omaha Packing

Meat processing company is planning to invest $100 million for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in OMAHA, NE. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

Anticipated Investment: $100,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Expansion of their processing and warehouse facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Ryan Abell – VP, Operations

Preston Dau – VP, Supply Chain

Curtis Hobscheidt – Dir. Procurement

Equipment OppAlerts:

KENTUCKY:

Company Name: Double D Group LLC

Specialty food processing company is planning to invest $42 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 333,000 sf processing and warehouse facility in GREENVILLE, KY. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $42,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: $3,000,000

Project Contacts:

Orrin Mclendon – General Mgr.

Mitch Forstie – Plant Mgr.

Stephanie Reid – Purchasing Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

IOWA:

Company Name: Benson Hill Inc.

Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $28 million for a 15,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility 1310 E. Howard St. in CRESTON, IA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $28,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Chris Wilkins – COO

Jack Thompson – Sr. Dir. Facilities and EHS

Louis Maull – Operations Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

GEORGIA:

Company Name: FPL Food LLC

Meat processing company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in AUGUSTA, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

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

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Lab Kolshi – EVP Operations

Phyllis Reed – Supply Chain Mgr.

Hazel Stevens – Purchasing Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

WASHINGTON:

Company Name: Charlie’s Produce

Fresh produce company is planning to invest $17 million for the construction of an 84,000 sf warehouse and office facility at 6505 W. 40th Ave. in SPOKANE, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

Anticipated Investment: $17,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and office facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Rob Billow – Division President

Brian Namatame – Dir. Procurement

Trevor Magney – Operations Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

NEW YORK:

Company Name: Best Bev

Beverage company is planning to invest $15 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased processing space at 830 Talmadge Hill Road South in WAVERLY, NY. They will relocate their operations upon completion.

Anticipated Investment: $15,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: $3,200,000

Project Contacts:

Angus Rittenburg – COO

Joseph Moleski – Plant Engineering Mgr.

Andrew Zimmerman – Production Planning Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

KANSAS:

Company Name: Schwan’s Company

Food processing company is planning for the expansion of their refrigerated distribution space in SALINA, KS by 140,000 sf. Construction is expected to start in 2023, with completion slated for early 2025.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Expansion of their distribution facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Mandi Kirkpatrick – Plant Dir.

Amit Save – Sr. Mgr. Operational Excellence

Mike Dehaven – Facilities Maintenance Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

NORTH CAROLINA:

Company Name: Adams Beverages

Beverage company is planning for the construction of a 108,000 sf warehouse and office facility at 2265 Mercantile Dr. in LELAND, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. The site allows for a future 129,500 sf expansion.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and office facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Rob Passi – VP

Brendan Finnigan – General Mgr.

Drew Ezzell – Dir. Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

GEORGIA:

Company Name: Hodie Meats, Inc.

Startup meat processing company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 45,000 sf processing facility at 2850 Gainesville Hwy in ALTO, GA. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2022.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

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

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Alvaro Villaveces – Owner

Equipment OppAlerts:

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