60 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Reports – January 2021 Recap

February 12, 2021

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SalesLeads announced today the January 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 60 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector.

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The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Food and Beverage Project TypeProcessing Facilities – 47 New ProjectsDistribution and Industrial Warehouse – 20 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/ActivityNew Construction – 23 New ProjectsExpansion – 12 New ProjectsRenovations/Equipment Upgrades – 26 New ProjectsPlant Closing – 5 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location(Top 10 States)New York – 4Georgia – 4Indiana – 4Texas – 4California – 3Alabama – 3Ohio – 3Florida – 3Wisconsin – 3Washington – 3

Opportunities – By Equipment NeedAir Emissions Control Equipment – 38Compressed Air Systems – 51Control Systems and Instrumentation – 39Conveyors – 43Floor Coatings – 26Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 53Mechanical Construction – 43Packaging Equipment – 34Process Equipment – 34Tanks/Vessels – 18

Largest Planned Project

During the month of January, our research team identified 3 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Walmart, who is planning to invest $800 million for the construction of two distribution centers totaling 2 million sf in LANCASTER, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

INDIANA:Company Name: Maple Leaf FoodsSpecialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 118,000 sf processing facility in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2021.Anticipated Investment: $100,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Curtis Frank – President and COOIain Stewart – SVP, Operations, Supply Chain and PurchasingRosemary Fleming-Tessmer – VP, Manufacturing

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Building Renovation

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Heat Exchangers

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Process Equipment

  • Signage

NOVA SCOTIA:Company Name: Cooke AquacultureFishery is planning to invest $59 million for the construction of a processing facility in DIGBY NECK, NS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $59,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Matthew Kilfoil – VPMonty Diehl – VP, OperationsBryan Bosien – Capital Buyer

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Building Construction

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • Heat Exchangers

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Process Equipment

  • Signage

  • Tank/Vessels

ALABAMA:Company Name: Koch FoodsPoultry processing company is planning to invest $16 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility at 501 Paden Rd. in GADSDEN, AL. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $16,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Tyler Davis – VP, OperationsTodd Jurek – VP, Supply ChainTimothy May – Purchasing Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • Heat Exchangers

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Process Equipment

  • Signage

  • Tank/Vessels

NORTH CAROLINA:Company Name: Niagara Bottling, LLC.Beverage company is expanding and planning to invest $12 million for the construction of a 180,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility at 178 Mooresville Blvd. in MOORESVILLE, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $12,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and distribution facilityTax Incentives: $241,000Project Contacts:Paul Schrock – Plant Dir.

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Signage

NEBRASKA:Company Name: Food Bank Of Lincoln, Inc.Food bank is planning to invest $10 million for the construction of a 60,000 sf distribution center at 4201 NW 12th Street in LINCOLN, NE. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2021, with completion slated for early 2022.Anticipated Investment: $10,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a distribution centerTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Scott Young – Exec. Dir.Mariana Schell – Dir. Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Building Construction

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Signage

ARKANSAS:Company Name: Butterball, LLCMeat products mfr. is planning to invest $9 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades of their processing facilities in OZARK, AR and HUNTSVILLE, AR. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $9,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their processing facilitiesTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Tommy Tucker – Plant ManagerAndrew Smith – Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • Heat Exchangers

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Process Equipment

  • Signage

  • Tank/Vessels

FLORIDA:Company Name: Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.Beverage company is planning to invest $8 million for the construction of a 24,000 sf warehouse and office facility in PANAMA CITY, FL. They will relocate regional operations upon completion in late 2021.Anticipated Investment: $8,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new office and warehouse facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Eric Steadman – VP, CIO and ControllerMike Stovall – Dir. ProcurementKathy Lyle – Supply Chain Analyst

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Building Construction

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Equipment Relocation

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Signage

WISCONSIN:Company Name: Maglio CompaniesProduce company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 78,000 sf processing, warehouse, and office facility at 555 West Estabrook Blvd. in GLENDALE, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate a portion of operations upon completion.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a office, processing, and warehouse facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Sam Maglio – PresidentPaul Maglio – Dir. Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Building Renovation

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Equipment Relocation

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Heat Exchangers

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Process Equipment

  • Signage

NEW YORK:Company Name: Sucro Sourcing, LLC.Sugar and sweetener processing company is planning for the construction of a 45,000 sf processing facility in LACKAWANNA, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2022.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Jonathan Taylor – CEOJason Medcalf – COO

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Building Construction

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • Heat Exchangers

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Process Equipment

  • Signage

  • Tank/Vessels

MICHIGAN:Company Name: Michigan MeatsStartup meat processing company is planning for the construction of a 14,000 sf processing facility on Cogswell Rd. in WAYNE, MI. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Summer 2021.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Mike Alhachami – Owner

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • Heat Exchangers

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Process Equipment

  • Signage

  • Tank/Vessels

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL has been providing Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials.

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