86 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Reports – May 2022 Recap

SalesLeads announced today the May 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 86 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 – 71 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 20 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

New Construction – 29 New Projects

Expansion – 27 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 35 New Projects

Plant Closing – 6 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

Pennsylvania – 8

Wisconsin – 8

Michigan – 6

California – 5

Illinois – 5

Iowa – 4

Texas – 4

Alberta – 3

British Columbia – 3

Indiana – 3

Minnesota – 3

Opportunities – By Equipment Need

Air Emissions Control Equipment – 62

Compressed Air Systems – 75

Control Systems and Instrumentation – 63

Conveyors – 71

Floor Coatings – 50

Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 77

Mechanical Construction – 71

Packaging Equipment – 60

Process Equipment – 60

Tanks/Vessels – 41

Largest Planned Project

During the month of May, 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 Phyto Organix Foods, who is planning to invest $225 million for the construction of a 100,000 sf processing facility in STRATHMORE, AB. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2024.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

IOWA:

Company Name: West Liberty Foods

Turkey processing company is planning to invest $100 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf processing facility in WEST LIBERTY, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate operations upon completion.

Anticipated Investment: $100,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: $10,000,000

Project Contacts:

Brandon Achen – President

Eric Runge – Plant Engineer

Ed Claussen – Dir. of Engineering and Maintenance

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment
  • Building Construction
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Control Systems and Instrumentation
  • Conveyors
  • Cranes and Hoists
  • Equipment Relocation
  • 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

UTAH:

Company Name: Blue Core Labs

Nutritional products mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the construction of a processing facility in BEAVER, UT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $50,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Peter Mullen – President

David Wheeler – COO, CSO, and Director

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

IOWA:

Company Name: Green Plains

Ethanol production company is planning to invest $50 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades at their processing facility in SHENANDOAH, IA. Construction is expected to start in late Summer 2022, with completion slated for Summer 2023.

Anticipated Investment: $50,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: $250,000

Project Contacts:

Cory Scamman – General Mgr.

Jay Bowers – Plant Mgr.

Chris Stanley – Maintenance 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

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Company Name: E.A. Sween Company

Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $38 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 100,000 sf processing facility at 5730 US Hwy. 25 in GREENWOOD, SC. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $38,000,000

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

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Scott King – COO

Renee Nielsen – Sr. Dir. of Supply Chain

Patty Lopez-Hawes – Dir. of Operations

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

IOWA:

Company Name: Ancient Brands Milling

Food processing company is planning to invest $27 million for the construction of a 92,000 sf processing facility in DYERSVILLE, IA. They have recently received approval for the project. They will relocate operations upon completion in Spring 2023.

Anticipated Investment: $27,000,000

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: $2,769,000

Project Contacts:

Patrick Hemminger – President

Timothy Hemminger – VP, Global Supply Chain

Dylan Kollasch – Dir. Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Control Systems and Instrumentation
  • Conveyors
  • Cranes and Hoists
  • Equipment Relocation
  • 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

TEXAS:

Company Name: Gotham Greens

Fresh produce company is planning for the construction of a 220,000 sf processing facility in SEAGOVILLE, TX. Completion is slated for late 2022.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Aaron Peele – Dir. Operations

Elias Santana – Dir. Supply Chain and Procurement

Mike Zee – Dir. Development and Construction

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: Do Good Foods

Animal feed mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 150,000 sf warehouse, distribution and processing facility at 8645 Aviation Dr. in FORT WAYNE, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

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

Tax Incentives: $1,300,000

Project Contacts:

Matthew Kamine – Co-CEO

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

TEXAS:

Company Name: TexBev

Beverage company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 200,000 sf warehouse and processing facility in FORT WORTH, TX. They will relocate operations from their DALLAS, TX location upon completion.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

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

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Joel Malone – Co-Owner

Laura Malone – Co-Owner

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment
  • Building Renovation
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Control Systems and Instrumentation
  • Conveyors
  • Cranes and Hoists
  • Equipment Relocation
  • 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

COLORADO:

Company Name: The Simply Good Foods Company

Specialty food products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 184,000 sf processing facility at 11802 Ridge Pkwy. in BROOMFIELD, CO. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

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

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Dave Wallis – SVP, Operations

Tim Dickman – VP, Strategic Procurement

Kathy Kelley – VP, Logistics

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

WASHINGTON:

Company Name: Old Trapper Smoked Products

Meat products mfr. is planning for the construction of a 50,000 sf processing facility in RICHLAND, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. The site allows for a future 150,000 sf expansion.

Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed

Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facility

Tax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:

Ole Evenson – President

Mike Mannen – Warehouse Facility and Project 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

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