SalesLeads announced today the December 2021 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 82 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 – 23 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 34 New Projects
Expansion – 23 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 31 New Projects
Plant Closing – 4 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
New York – 9
Pennsylvania – 9
California – 5
Tennessee – 4
Texas – 4
Ohio – 4
Wisconsin – 4
Arkansas – 3
Virginia – 3
Washington – 3
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 54
Compressed Air Systems – 75
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 63
Conveyors – 68
Floor Coatings – 49
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 76
Mechanical Construction – 69
Packaging Equipment – 49
Process Equipment – 47
Tanks/Vessels – 32
Largest Planned Project
During the month of December, our research team identified 2 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Sazerac Company, who is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a production facility in CHARLESTOWN, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
WISCONSIN:
Company Name: McCain Foods USA
Specialty frozen food mfr. is planning to invest $169 million for a 135,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades at their processing facility in PLOVER, WI. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $165,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Kurtis Thomas – Plant Mgr.
Chad Brown – Safety and Security Mgr.
Case Schoepke – Engineering Mgr.
Â
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
VIRGINIA:
Company Name: Performance Food Group
Food service distributor is planning to invest $80 million for the construction of a 325,000 sf distribution center in ASHLAND, VA. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $80,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Jeff Williamson – Corporate SVP, Operations
Chris Crowe – VP, Real Estate
Tom Butchko – VP, Warehousing and Engineering
Â
Equipment OppAlerts:
- 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
TENNESSEE:
Company Name: General Mills, Inc.
Snack food mfr. is planning to invest $65 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in MURFREESBORO, TN. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $65,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
David Tincher – Plant Mgr.
Aaron Stewart – Sr. Facilities Engineer and Site PSM Coordinator
Gretchen Karnopp – Plant Technical Mgr.
Â
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
ILLINOIS:
Company Name: Clyde’s Donuts
Bakery company is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 153,000 sf processing facility at 85 West Army Trail Rd. in GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL.
Anticipated Investment: $50,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Kim Bickford – CEO
Bill Hackett – Dir. Facilities
David Kells – Production Mgr.
Â
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
ILLINOIS:
Company Name: Vertical Harvest
Hydroponic farming company is planning to invest $40 million for the construction of a 63,000 sf growing and processing facility at 901 E. 104th St. in CHICAGO, IL. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2022, with completion slated for 2023.
Anticipated Investment: $40,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new growing and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Nona Yehia – CEO
Caroline Estay – Co-Founder
Todd Hanna – COO
Â
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
TENNESSEE:
Company Name: Hy-Vee, Inc.
Supermarket chain is planning for the construction of a distribution center in NASHVILLE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2023.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Steve Venegas – SVP, Supply Chain
Matt Dougan – VP, Equipment Purchasing
Dominic Punelli – Group VP, Construction
Â
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
ARKANSAS:
Company Name: Riceland Foods, Inc.
Rice processing company is planning to invest $13.2 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in STUTTGART, AR and JONESBORO, AR. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $13,200,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expansion of their processing facilities
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Ben Noble – EVP and COO
Phillip Gahr – Plant Mgr.
Jeff Madden – Dir. Engineering and Construction
Â
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
CALIFORNIA:
Company Name: Dan Avila & Sons
Produce farm is planning for the construction of a 180,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility at 1301 N. Washington Rd. in TURLOCK, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Dan Avila – Co-Owner
Lori Avila – Co-Owner
Â
Equipment OppAlerts:
- Building Construction
- Building Renovation
- 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
Â
CALIFORNIA:
Company Name: Dandy Cooling Company
Food service logistics company is planning for the construction of a 155,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility at 1425 Mariner Dr. in OXNARD, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Danilo Ceja – Operations Mgr.
Â
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
Â
VIRGINIA:
Company Name: Giant Food
Grocery retailer is planning for the construction of an 81,000 sf distribution center at 7413 Cushing Road in MANASSAS, VA. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Â
Project Contacts:
Joe Falcone – Dir. of Real Estate
Brad Smull – Distribution Operations Supervisor
David Jung – Industrial Engineer Specialist
Â
Equipment OppAlerts:
- 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
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.
Each month, our team delivers hundreds of industrial capital project intelligence reports within a variety of industries, including:
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Plastics
- Food and Beverage
- Metals
- Power Generation
- Pulp Paper and Wood
- Oil and Gas
- Mining and Aggregates
- Chemical
- Research and Development
- Distribution and Supply Chain
- Pipelines
- Pharmaceutical
- Industrial Buildings
- Waste Water Treatment
- Data Centers
