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

November 10, 2020

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

Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 66 new planned Food and Beverage industry projects tracked during the month of October.

F&B Monthly Report

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

Food and Beverage Project TypeProcessing Facilities – 59 New ProjectsDistribution and Industrial Warehouse – 17 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/ActivityNew Construction – 28 New ProjectsExpansion – 16 New ProjectsRenovations/Equipment Upgrades – 30 New ProjectsPlant Closing – 0 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)New York – 5Pennsylvania – 4Ohio – 4Florida – 4Georgia – 4Texas – 4Kansas – 3Ontario – 3Oklahoma – 3Maine – 2

Opportunities – By Equipment NeedAir Emissions Control Equipment – 57Compressed Air Systems – 64Control Systems and Instrumentation – 55Conveyors – 58Floor Coatings – 37Material Handling/Storage Equipment – 65Mechanical Construction – 56Packaging Equipment – 53Process Equipment – 53Tanks/Vessels – 34

Largest Planned Project

During the month of October, our research team identified 4 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Nestle Purina Petcare, who is planning to invest $550 million for the construction of a 1-million sf processing facility in WILLIAMSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2023.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

NORTH CAROLINA:

Company Name: Nestle Purina PetcarePet food mfr. is planning to invest $450 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 1-million sf processing facility at 863 East Meadow Rd. in EDEN, NC. They have recently received approval for the project, with completion slated for late 2022.

Anticipated Investment: $450,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Cory Buscher – VP, Facilities and OperationsNolan Terry – VP and Dir. of ManufacturingBarry Henderson – Dir. Supply Chain

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

MICHIGAN:

Company Name: The Kroger Co.Grocery retail chain is planning to invest $95 million for the construction of a 135,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility at 15675 Wahrman Road in ROMULUS, MI. Completion is slated for 2022.

Anticipated Investment: $95,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new Customer Fulfillment CenterTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Jeff Bornino – VP, Corporate Supply Chain and Inventory and ReplenishmentCliff Brown – Sr. Dir. ConstructionShawn Graham – Sr. Sourcing Mgr. – Facilities

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

MINNESOTA:

Company Name: Pilgrim’s Pride CorporationPoultry processing company is planning to invest $75 million for the expansion of their processing facility in COLD SPRING, MN by 50,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2021.

Anticipated Investment: $75,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Wes Carson – Head of Operational ExcellenceBrennen Bridge – Head of Supply Chain and ProcurementChuck Adkins – 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

TENNESSEE:

Company Name: Babynov USABaby food mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired processing facility at 500 Anne-Laure Pauvert Lane in RED BOILING SPRINGS, TN. Completion is slated for Summer 2021.

Anticipated Investment: $50,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Bruno Romand-Monnier – CEOChristophe Rousseaux – Director of ProductionLaurent Mallon – Sr. R and D Project Mgr.

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

TEXAS:

Company Name: Goya Foods, Inc.Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $80 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades at their warehouse and processing facility in BROOKSHIRE, TX.

Anticipated Investment: $80,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Luz Rosario – GM and Plant ManagerEduardo Mendoza – Engineering Dir.

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

GEORGIA:

Company Name: La Regina Di San Marzano USA, Inc.Specialty food processing company is planning to invest $20 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 226,000 sf processing facility at 135 Industrial Drive in ALMA, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $20,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Felice Romano – President

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: Benestar BrandsSnack food mfr. is planning to invest $24 million for the construction of a processing, warehouse, and office facility in KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $24,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new production facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Carl Lee – CEOJT Thomas – Dir. ProcurementBhavesh Patel – Sr. Corporate Mgr. Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement

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

ONTARIO:

Company Name: Upfield CanadaSpecialty food products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 164,000 sf processing facility at 10 Craig St. in BRANTFORD, ON. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2021.

Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Dan Bajor – PresidentNabeel Butt – Global Engineering Mgr.Faraz Khan – Sr. Supervisor Logistics and Operations

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

FLORIDA:

Company Name: Agri-Starts, Inc.Produce company is planning for the expansion of their growing and processing facility in APOPKA, FL by 30,000 sf.

Anticipated Investment: UndisclosedReason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their growing and processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:Ty Strode – President

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

GEORGIA:

Company Name: DunkinBakery products mfr. is planning to invest $12 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 31,000 sf processing facility at 3528 Browns Mill Rd. in ATLANTA, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Anticipated Investment: $12,000,000Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a processing facilityTax Incentives: Undisclosed

Project Contacts:John Herth – Sr. Dir. Global Design and Construction ServicesArt Lander – Sr. Dir. Supply ChainLeigh Fuller – Sr. Procurement Specialist

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

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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