SalesLeads announced today the December 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 as compared to 61 in November 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 – 46 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 26 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 22 New Projects
Expansion – 27 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 28 New Projects
Plant Closing – 3 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
New York – 10
California – 6
Ohio – 6
Connecticut – 4
Florida – 3
Kentucky – 3
Nebraska – 3
Tennessee – 3
Texas – 3
Wisconsin – 3
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 45
Compressed Air Systems – 63
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 45
Conveyors – 57
Floor Coatings – 42
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 64
Mechanical Construction – 55
Packaging Equipment – 42
Process Equipment – 41
Tanks/Vessels – 22
Largest Planned Project
During the month of December, our research team identified 7 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Plant Agricultural Systems, who is planning to invest $750 million for the construction of an 8 million sf growing and processing hydroponics farm in SANDERSON, FL. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2024.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
OHIO:
Company Name: Louis Dreyfus Company
Agricultural merchant and processing company is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a soybean processing plant in UPPER SANDUSKY, OH. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $500,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Johannes de Heer – EVP Operations
Mano Kumar – VP and CTO – Plant Proteins
Joana Giacomini – Supply Chain Logistics 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 – All
- Tanks/Vessels – Stainless
NEBRASKA:
Company Name: USDA – USACE Omaha
Governmental agency is planning to invest $160 million for the construction of a 145,000 sf institutional, processing, laboratory, and office facility on their campus in LINCOLN, NE. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2024.
Anticipated Investment: $160,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a institutional, processing, laboratory, and office facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Michael Valivullah – CTO
Mark Rucker – Acting Dir. Office of Operations
Jodey Barnes-Edwards – Dpy. Dir., Office of Procurement and Property Management
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 – All
- Tanks/Vessels – Stainless
WISCONSIN:
Company Name: Haribo of America
Candy mfr. is planning for the expansion of their processing and distribution facility in PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI by 1.5 million sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Expansion of their processing and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Martin Smik – Dir. Construction and Infrastructure
Brent Butterfield – Sr. Mgr. Engineering and Maintenance
Joe Neary – Facilities 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 – All
- Tanks/Vessels – Stainless
MICHIGAN:
Company Name: WK Kellogg Co.
Breakfast cereal and snack food mfr. is planning to invest $44 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their processing facility at 425 Porter St. in BATTLE CREEK, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $44,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment, renovation, and expansion of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: $5,000,000
Project Contacts:
Mark Clapper – Director of Facility and Utility Systems
Larry Finney – Plant Mgr.
Lisa Emery – Project Mgr. Supply Chain
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 – All
- Tanks/Vessels – Stainless
NEW YORK:
Company Name: Adirondack Beverages
Beverage company is planning to invest $16 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in GLENVILLE, NY. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $16,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their production and warehouse facility
Tax Incentives: $2,175,000
Project Contacts:
Brian Aceto – Dir. Operations
Erina Jess – Dir. Purchasing and Product Development
Joe Mennella – Maintenance 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 – All
- Tanks/Vessels – Stainless
CONNECTICUT:
Company Name: Subway
Restaurant chain is planning for the construction of a 160,000 sf warehouse at 305 Subway in MILFORD, CT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Patrick Rose – Sr. Dir. Global Design and Construction
Robyn Batz – Sr. Dir. Supply Chain Transformation
Bradford Emmet – Director, IT Sourcing and Procurement
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
OHIO:
Company Name: Fresh Mark Inc.
Meat processing company is planning for a 38,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in SALEM, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Chris Dennis – Corporate Director of Contract Purchasing
Stephen Marsh – Maintenance Automation and Project Supervisor
William Faith – Warehouse Inventory and Maintenance Parts 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 – All
- Tanks/Vessels – Stainless
TEXAS:
Company Name: Vikmar Foods
Specialty food mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 35,000 sf warehouse in AUSTIN, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a warehouse facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Jerry Bajus – VP Operations
Pankhuri Sandhu – Project Contact
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Compressed Air Systems
- 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: Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Non-profit organization is planning for a 33,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades at their warehouse and cold storage facility in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their warehouse and cold storage facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Fred Glass – CEO
Julie Beamer – COO
Ibzan Way – Building and Equipment Manager
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: Franz Bakery
Bakery is planning for the construction of a 17,000 sf warehouse at 3108 Ahtanum Ridge Dr. in UNION GAP, WA. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Justus Larson – Sr. Dir. Operations
Michael Swatman – IT Director
Jim Davidson – Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:
- 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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