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Food and Beverage Industry News and Planned Industrial Project Reports – November 2020 Recap
Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 86 new planned Food and Beverage industry projects tracked during the month of November.
The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.
Food and Beverage Project Type
Processing Facilities – 69 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 34 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 30 New Projects
Expansion – 35 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 32 New Projects
Plant Closing – 1 New Project
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
Ontario – 6
Maine – 5
Texas – 5
Florida – 4
Missouri – 4
Illinois – 4
Indiana – 4
California – 3
Georgia – 3
North Carolina – 3
Opportunities – By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment – 63
Compressed Air Systems – 79
Control Systems and Instrumentation – 64
Conveyors – 72
Floor Coatings – 53
Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 82
Mechanical Construction – 72
Packaging Equipment – 59
Process Equipment – 59
Tanks/Vessels – 41
Largest Planned Project
During the month of November, 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 Mark Anthony Brewing, who is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a 1-million sf production and distribution facility in COLUMBIA, SC. Completion is slated for Summer 2021.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
TENNESSEE:Company Name: Frito Lay North America, Inc.Snack food mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades at their warehouse and processing facility in PULASKI, TN. Construction is expected to start in early 2021, with completion slated for early 2022.Anticipated Investment: $100,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Eric Pringle – Dir. of Facilities and InfrastructureBryan Baker – CoPack Manufacturing Sr. ManagerAllison Olsen – Engineering Group Mgr.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
ARKANSAS:Company Name: Conagra BrandsDiversified food products mfr. is planning to invest $84 million for an expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in RUSSELLVILLE, AR. Construction is expected to start in late 2020, with completion slated for 2022.Anticipated Investment: $84,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Joe Wilson – Plant Mgr.Sam Polson – Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Maintenance PlanningEquipment 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: Sunopta, Inc.Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $26 million for an expansion of their processing facility at 601 Third Ave. W. in ALEXANDRIA, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $26,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Joe Gerhardt – Plant Mgr.Ryan Nelson – Maintenance Mgr.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: Chick-Fil-ARestaurant chain is planning to invest $52 million for the construction of a 182,000 sf distribution center on Park Center Drive in MEBANE, NC. Construction is expected to start in early 2021, with completion slated for Spring 2022.Anticipated Investment: $52,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution centerTax Incentives: $780,000Project Contacts:David Jamieson – Dir. Construction and FacilitiesCraig Cochran – Supply Chain Procurement Senior LeadScott Patman – Sr. Real Estate 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
SOUTH CAROLINA:Company Name: Santa Cruz NutritionalsNutritional food products mfr. is planning to invest $84 million for a 144,000 sf expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in SUMTER, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2024.Anticipated Investment: $84,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Randy Bridges – President and COOMark McDonald – SVP, OperationsKristofer Clapp – Sr. Dir. Engineering, Maintenance, 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
INDIANA:Company Name: Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC.Bakery products mfr. is planning to invest $14 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in MICHIGAN CITY, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $14,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Robert Wojcik – Plant Mgr.Fred Benner – Supply Chain ManagerEquipment 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
PENNSYLVANIA:Company Name: Balmaghie Beverage GroupDistillery is planning to invest $15 million for the construction of a 30,000 sf warehouse and production facility in LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.Anticipated Investment: $15,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and production facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Chad McGehee – CEOChuck Hamm – Operations Mgr.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
QUEBEC:Company Name: The Kraft Heinz CompanyFood and beverage company is planning to invest $17 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in MONTREAL, QC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late Summer 2021.Anticipated Investment: $17,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Danielle Nguyen – Plant Dir.Francois Croteau – Dir. Supply Chain and PlanningAlexandre Gouger – Deputy Dir. MaintenanceEquipment 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
FLORIDA:Company Name: Badia Spices, Inc.Spices and herbs mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 313,000 sf distribution center at 2200 NW 112th Ave. in SWEETWATER, FL.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a distribution centerTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Joseph Badia – PresidentMariana Garcia – Procurement SpecialistEquipment 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
KENTUCKY:Company Name: Louisville Vegan Jerky, Co.Specialty food products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 17,000 sf warehouse and processing facility at 1311 South Shelby St. in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will consolidate operations upon completion.Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a warehouse and processing facilityTax Incentives: UndisclosedProject Contacts:Stanley Chase – Co-OwnerAdam Chase – Co-OwnerEquipment 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
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