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

July 07, 2020

Food Manufacturing Report for June from SalesLeads

Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 59 new planned Food and Beverage industry projects tracked during the month of June.

food industry june 2020 report

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

Food and Beverage Project TypeProcessing Facilities – 43 New ProjectsDistribution and Industrial Warehouse – 20 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/ActivityNew Construction – 17 New ProjectsExpansion – 19 New ProjectsRenovations/Equipment Upgrades – 27 New ProjectsPlant Closing – 1 New Project

Food and Beverage Project Location(Top 10 States)Texas – 6South Carolina – 4North Carolina – 4Wisconsin – 4Ohio – 3Kentucky – 3Indiana – 3Georgia – 3Virginia – 2Pennsylvania – 2

Opportunities – By Equipment NeedAir Emissions Control Equipment – 39 New Equipment OpportunitiesCompressed Air Systems – 50 New Equipment OpportunitiesControl Systems and Instrumentation – 42 New Equipment OpportunitiesConveyors – 46 New Equipment OpportunitiesFloor Coatings – 31 New Equipment OpportunitiesMaterial Handling/Storage Equipment – 54 New Equipment OpportunitiesMechanical Construction –  46 New Equipment OpportunitiesPackaging Equipment – 36 New Equipment OpportunitiesProcess Equipment – 36 New Equipment OpportunitiesTanks/Vessels – 23 New Equipment Opportunities

Largest Planned Project

During the month of June, 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 Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., who is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 918,000 sf distribution facility in HERNANDO, MS. They will consolidate regional operations upon completion in Spring 2023.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

CONNECTICUT:Company Name: Americold LogisticsWarehousing and logistics service provider is planning for the construction of a 250,000 sf cold storage facility in PLAINVILLE, CT. Construction is expected to start in 2020, with completion slated for 2022.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a new refrigerated warehouseTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:David Stuver – EVP of Supply Chain SolutionsFitzgerald Speare – Sr. Dir. Facilities and MaintenanceRandy Goff – 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

INDIANA:Company Name: Northwest Ordinance DistillingDistillery is planning to invest $40 million for an expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their production facility at 707 Pillsbury Ln. in NEW ALBANY, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project..Anticipated Investment: $40,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment, product capacity expansion and renovation of their production facilityTax Incentives: $500,000

Project Contacts:Terry Marfleet – VP, Procurement and Contract ManufactureDustin Shell – Global Supply Chain Mgr.Clint Seibert – Purchasing Mgr. Flexible PackagingRyan Daigle – Operations Mgr.

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Air Emissions Control Equipment

  • Building Construction

  • Building Renovation

  • 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

KENTUCKY:Company Name: Republic National Distributing CompanyBeverage distributor is considering the construction of a 500,000 sf office and distribution facility on Rehl Rd. in LOUISVILLE, KY. Watch SalesLeads for updates.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and office facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Steve Feldman – Corporate EVP – Operations

Equipment OppAlerts:

  • Building Construction

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Control Systems and Instrumentation

  • Conveyors

  • Cranes and Hoists

  • EPC

  • Fire Suppression Equipment

  • Floor Coatings

  • HVAC Equipment

  • Lift Trucks

  • Loading Dock Equipment

  • Material Handling/Storage Equipment

  • Mechanical Construction

  • Networking/Security Equipment

  • Signage

MASSACHUSETTS:Company Name: Monogram FoodsMeat processing company is planning for the construction of a 135,000 sf processing facility at 25 Computer Dr. in HAVERHILL, MA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2020.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Jeff Johnson – Chief Operations Strategy OfficerJanet Bodo – Dir. PurchasingTom Talbot – Director of Safety and HealthAlex Mariencheck – Procurement Specialist

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

MINNESOTA:Company Name: Swift Pork CompanyMeat processing company is expanding and planning to invest $30 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf refrigerated warehouse in WORTHINGTON, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $30,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new refrigerated warehouseTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Rafiuddin Mohammed – Dir. Engineering and MaintenanceRandall Rogos – Corporate Facilities Mgr.Veronica Arellano – Purchasing Supervisor

Equipment 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 Equipmen

  • Signage

NORTH CAROLINA:Company Name: Prime Beverage Group, LLCStartup beverage packaging company is planning to invest $68 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of a 300,000 sf warehouse and processing facility at 1858 Kannapolis Pkwy. in KANNAPOLIS, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $68,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their warehouse and processing facilityTax Incentives: $5,000,000

Project Contacts:Jeremy Lantz – CEOBob Williams – President/COO/Managing Partner

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

OHIO:Company Name: Baker CereliaSpecialty bakery products mfr. is planning to invest $29 million for the construction of a 150,000 sf processing facility in WHITEHALL, OH. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2021.Anticipated Investment: $29,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Martin Gonzalez – VP, Supply Chain and Operations North AmericaAad Stam – Project Dir.

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

TEXAS:Company Name: General Advanced FoodsSpecialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $87 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their processing facility at 301 E. Insurance Street in LUBBOCK, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $87,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:German Chavez – VP, ManufacturingFernando Ruiz – VP, LogisticsJoandy Rodriquez – Senior Buyer

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

VIRGINIA:Company Name: Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA Inc.Coffee company is planning for the construction of a 356,000 sf distribution center in SUFFOLK, VA. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2020, with completion slated for Summer 2021.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution centerTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Douglas Nesmith – SVP, Supply ChainAli Itani – VP, OperationsBobby Baucom – Facilities Maintenance Mgr.

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

WISCONSIN:Company Name: Wisconsin Pride Cheese, Co.Cheese mfr. is planning for an expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in MAUSTON, WI. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Jim Natzke – CEO

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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