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Food and Beverage Industry News and Planned Industrial Project Reports – August 2020 Recap

September 10, 2020

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Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 74 new planned Food and Beverage industry projects tracked during the month of August.

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

Food and Beverage Project Type

Processing Facilities – 55 New ProjectsDistribution and Industrial Warehouse – 33 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

New Construction – 29 New ProjectsExpansion – 24 New ProjectsRenovations/Equipment Upgrades – 32 New ProjectsPlant Closing – 0 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location(Top 10 States)

California – 9Texas – 7 North Carolina – 6New York – 5Georgia – 4Idaho – 3Ohio – 3Colorado – 3Wisconsin – 3Oregon – 2

Opportunities – By Equipment Need

Air Emissions Control Equipment – 52 New Equipment OpportunitiesCompressed Air Systems – 70 New Equipment OpportunitiesControl Systems and Instrumentation – 56 New Equipment OpportunitiesConveyors – 67 New Equipment OpportunitiesFloor Coatings – 46 New Equipment OpportunitiesMaterial Handling/Storage Equipment – 73 New Equipment OpportunitiesMechanical Construction –  67 New Equipment OpportunitiesPackaging Equipment – 50 New Equipment OpportunitiesProcess Equipment – 49 New Equipment OpportunitiesTanks/Vessels – 34 New Equipment Opportunities

Largest Planned Project

During the month of August, 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 Plumrose USA, who is considering investing $200 million for the construction of a processing facility and currently a seeking site in COLORADO. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

IOWA: Company Name: General Mills, Inc.Food products mfr. is planning to invest $37 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $37,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Kevin Wilt – Dir. OperationsDave Jackett – Dir. Global Supply Chain Process and CapabilitiesTom Whisler – Dir. Procurement

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • 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

NORTH CAROLINA: Company Name: GNT USA, Inc.Food ingredient mfr. is planning to invest $30 million for the construction of a 260,000 sf processing facility in GASTONIA, NC. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2020, with completion of Phase 1 slated for Fall 2021.Anticipated Investment: $30,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:David Duarte – VP, Operations USEquipment 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

OHIO: Company Name: Kellogg CompanyCereal and snack food mfr. is planning to invest $43 million for a 10,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in ZANESVILLE, OH. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $43,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Craig McKinnon – Sr. Dir. Procurement OperationsChristopher Demarest – Sr. Mgr. External Supply ChainTaylor Gilmore – Mgr. Global Real Estate and FacilitiesEquipment 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

GEORGIA:Company Name: HelloFreshSpecialty meal delivery service provider is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 209,000 sf distribution center at 510 International Park in NEWNAN, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a distribution facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Jindra Zitek – SVP, OperationsJacob Krempel – Sr. Dir. ProcurementDante Lavagnino – Associate Dir., Sourcing Strategy and ProcurementEquipment OppAlerts:

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Signage

OKLAHOMA: Company Name: Dollar General CorporationDiscount retailer is planning for the construction of a 160,000 sf warehouse and cold storage facility in ARDMORE, OK. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2020, with completion slated for Spring 2021.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a warehouse and cold storage facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Rich Szellan – VP, Procurement and Margin ImprovementJacqueline Nation – Dir. ConstructionMichael Roland – Sr. Operations SupervisorEquipment OppAlerts:

  • Building Construction

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • 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

VIRGINIA: Company Name: Greenswell GrowersProduce company is planning to invest $17 million for the construction of a processing facility in GOOCHLAND, VA. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $17,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a processing facilityTax Incentives: $130,000Project Contacts:Chuck Metzgar – Co-OwnerDoug Pick – Co-OwnerJohn May – Co-OwnerEquipment 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

COLORADO:Company Name: Aurora Organic DairyDairy products mfr. is planning to invest $6 million for the construction of a processing facility in HOLYOKE, CO. They are currently seeking approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $6,000,00Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Marc Peperzak – CEOGary Sebek – COODoug Walter – Dir. Supply Chain ManagementEquipment 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

IDAHO: Company Name: Agri Beef CompanyBeef processing company is planning for the construction of a processing facility in JEROME, ID. Completion is slated for late 2021.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion:Tax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Gregg Dabb – Dir. OperationsBrad Cougher – Dir. Supply Chain

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

NORTH CAROLINA: Company Name: Atlantic Seafood CompanySeafood wholesaler is planning for the construction of a 62,500 sf refrigerated warehouse and storage facility in HOLLY RIDGE, NC. They expect to be operational in late 2021.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a new refrigerated warehouse and storage facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Joseph Smith – PresidentEquipment OppAlerts:

  • Building Construction

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • 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

WISCONSIN: Company Name: Stella And Chewys, LLC.Pet food mfr. is planning for the expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in OAK CREEK, WI by 140,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Marc Hill – CEOJim Shannon – Dir. Supply ChainAndy Schmitz – Sr. Procurement 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

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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