SalesLeads announced today the March 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 69 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 – 53 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 17 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 26 New Projects
Expansion – 18 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 31 New Projects
Plant Closing – 3 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
California – 7
Ohio – 4
New York – 4
Pennsylvania – 4
New Jersey – 4
Wisconsin – 4
Colorado – 3
Florida – 3
Georgia – 3
Texas – 3
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 49
Compressed Air Systems – 62
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 53
Conveyors – 60
Floor Coatings – 42
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 63
Mechanical Construction – 61
Packaging Equipment – 48
Process Equipment – 47
Tanks/Vessels – 31
Largest Planned Project
During the month of March, our research team identified 4 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by PepsiCo Beverages, who is planning to invest $260 million for a 260,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrade at their processing facility in STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
ONTARIO:
Company Name: Diageo North America
Distillery is planning to invest $245 million for the construction of a production, warehouse, and distribution facility in ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $245,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new production, warehouse, and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Perry Jones – President North America Supply and Procurement
John Longo – Head of Facilities N.A.
Kelly Turner – Dir. of Procurement
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
ALABAMA:
Company Name: Niagara Bottling, LLC
Beverage company is planning to invest $112 million for the construction of a 500,000 sf processing and distribution facility in OPELIKA, AL. Construction is expected to start in late Spring 2022, with completion slated for Spring 2023.
Anticipated Investment: $112,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Bill Hall – EVP, Manufacturing and Engineering
Rali Sanderson – EVP, Procurement and Engineering
Todd Uhlick – VP, Expansion and Real Estate
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
INDIANA:
Company Name: Living Greens Farm
Greenhouse farming company is planning to invest $70 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf processing facility in MUNCIE, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $70,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: $1,200,000
Project Contacts:
Ken Sourbeck – VP/General Mgr.
Melanie Faust – VP, Supply Chain
Jay Bauer – Engineering and IT 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
OHIO:
Company Name: Kroger
Grocery retail chain is planning for the construction of a 270,000 sf warehouse and distribution center in CLEVELAND, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2024.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and distribution facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joe Obermeier – VP, Supply Chain Operations
Don Barnett – Sr. Dir. Corporate Real Estate
Cliff Brown – Sr. Dir. Construction
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
NEW YORK:
Company Name: La Fermiere
Dairy products mfr. is planning to invest $26 million for the construction of a 45,000 sf processing facility in BATAVIA, NY. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023. The site allows for a future expansion.
Anticipated Investment: $26,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Lucas Praticci – Managing Dir.
Neil Rutledge – Head of Supply Chain
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
NEW YORK:
Company Name: E & M Ice Cream
Ice-cream distributor is planning to invest $13 million for the construction of a 48,000 sf cold storage facility at 380 Oser Ave. in HAUPPAUGE, NY.
Anticipated Investment: $13,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new cold storage facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Martin Kelly – CEO
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
GEORGIA:
Company Name: King’s Hawaiian
Bakery company is expanding and planning for the construction of a 132,000 sf processing facility at 5340 H.F. Reed Industrial Pkwy. in OAKWOOD, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. The site will allow for a future 134,000 sf expansion.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Rob Hathy – VP, Manufacturing
Tony Navarro – VP, Supply Chain
Greg Harding – Plant Engineer
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
OHIO:
Company Name: Superior Dairy, Inc.
Dairy products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in CANTON, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Chris Soehnlen – Plant Mgr.
Jim Haynes – Purchasing Mgr.
Jason Wolfe – Maintenance Mgr.
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
WISCONSIN:
Company Name: Seven Acre Dairy Company
Dairy company is planning to invest $10 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a processing facility in BELLEVILLE, WI. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $10,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Nic Mink – Owner
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
KENTUCKY:
Company Name: Republic National Distributing Company
Beverage distributor is planning to invest $6.4 million for the construction of a 39,000 sf warehouse at 2801 Blankenbaker Pkwy. in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $6,400,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Steve Feldman – EVP, Operations
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
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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