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67 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Reports for March 2023 with a 26% Increase in Renovations & Equipment Upgrades from Previous Month

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IMI SalesLeads announced today the March 2023 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 67 new projects in March as compared to 62 in February 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 – 47 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 20 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

New Construction – 29 New Projects

Expansion – 15 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 24 New Projects

Plant Closing – 5 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

Tennessee – 4

Ontario – 4

California – 3

Illinois – 3

Michigan – 3

New York – 3

Virginia – 3

Florida – 2

Georgia – 2

Idaho – 2

Opportunities – By Equipment Need

Air Emissions Control Equipment – 46

Compressed Air Systems – 61

Control Systems and Instrumentation – 46

Conveyors – 52

Floor Coatings – 37

Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 59

Mechanical Construction – 54

Packaging Equipment – 40

Process Equipment – 38

Tanks/Vessels – 24

Largest Planned Project

During the month of March, 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 McCain Foods, who is planning to invest $600 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in COALDALE, AB. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

GEORGIA:

Company Name: Sam’s Club

Membership-only grocery and retail chain is planning to invest $142 million for the construction of a distribution center at 1000 Douglas Hill Rd. in LITHIA SPRINGS, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $142,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Matt Connolly – VP Supply Chain, Distribution

RJ Zanes – Sr. Dir. Facilities Maintenance

Patrick Adolphson – Sr. Mgr. Design and Construction
Equipment OppAlerts:

TENNESSEE:

Company Name: WebstaurantStore

Online restaurant supply retailer is planning to invest $104 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 980,000 sf distribution center in LEBANON, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

Anticipated Investment: $104,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Jamie Yoder – VP, Operations

Caleb Clugston – VP Network optimization

Isaac Shertzer – Distribution Center GM

Equipment OppAlerts:

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Company Name: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Beverage distribution company is planning to invest $80 million for the construction of a distribution center in WEST COLUMBIA, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project and will relocate their operations upon completion.

Anticipated Investment: $80,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Steve Baker – EVP and GM

Johnny Burg – VP, Operations

Sonny Blocker – Dir. Facility Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

KANSAS:

Company Name: Chick-fil-A Supply

Restaurant chain is planning to invest $31 million for the construction of a 148,000 sf distribution center in OLATHE, KS. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2024.

Anticipated Investment: $31,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Tyrone Dillard – Sr. Dir. Real Estate

Wallis Shoppy – Sr. Dir. Corporate Procurement

Christianna Hansen – Sr. Project Coord., Facilities and Projects

Equipment OppAlerts:

WASHINGTON:

Company Name: No Meat Factory (NMF)

Specialty meat product mfr. is planning to invest $20 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 200,000 sf processing facility at 10120 269th Place in STANWOOD, WA. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

Anticipated Investment: $20,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: $200,000

Project Contacts:

Leon Bell – COO

Pablo Morales Rico – Operations Mgr.

Braydon Spraggs – Production Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

NEBRASKA:

Company Name: Wholestone Farms

Meat processing company is planning for the expansion of their processing facility in FREMONT, NE by 112,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Expansion of their processing facility

Tax Incentives: $25,000,000

Project Contacts:

Steve Weers – COO

Warren Percell – VP, IT

Jim Peterman – Dir. Purchasing

Equipment OppAlerts:

NEW JERSEY:

Company Name: Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA

Coffee company is planning for the construction of a 103,000 sf warehouse at 10 Empire Blvd. in MOONACHIE, NJ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Douglas Nesmith – SVP Supply Chain

Bobby Baucom – Facilities Maintenance Mgr.

Kelli Seal – Purchasing Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

FLORIDA:

Company Name: Performance Food Group

Food service distributor is planning to invest $10 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a processing facility in KISSIMMEE, FL. They will consolidate their regional operations upon completion in Spring 2024.

Anticipated Investment: $10,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: $290,000

Project Contacts:

Jeff Williamson – Corporate SVP, Operations

Chris Crowe – VP, Real Estate

Tom Butchko – VP, Warehousing and Engineering

Equipment OppAlerts:

TENNESSEE:

Company Name: MDS Foods

Cheese mfr. is planning to invest $9 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in TULLAHOMA, TN by 58,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $9,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Expansion of their processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Madison Straughn – General Mgr.

Scott Ward – Maintenance Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

MISSOURI:

Company Name: ​​Jones Poultry

Poultry processing company is planning to invest $6 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 167,000 sf processing facility in HANNIBAL, MO. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for early Summer 2023.

Anticipated Investment: $6,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Duane Venvertloh – CEO

Shelby Venvertloh – Dir. of Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

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