Industry News

A M King Breaks Ground on ALDI Divisional Center

A M King worked with Aldi to determine adequate site infrastructure requirements for securing local economic development incentives, while ensuring the property would be large enough, buildable, and strategically located.

February 10, 2021

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Pumps/Valves

The Role of Vacuum Technology in Freeze Drying

While the best-known freeze-dried product is instant coffee, fruit, vegetables, and even cooked meats can reap the benefits of extended shelf life through this technology.

January 30, 2021

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Unilever Engineers Fit a Factory Into a 40-foot Container

The ‘nano factory’ enables flexibility and agility in production capability, particularly in terms of testing new products and responding quickly to changes in consumer demand.

January 22, 2021

Industry News

CRB Hires New Director of Business Development

Jim Higley joins the company, strengthening its approach that guides clients from initial planning to operational readiness.

January 20, 2021

Industry News

Mars Petcare Expanding Manufacturing Facility

The project will enable the company to serve the growing needs of pets and pet owners.

January 18, 2021

Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods Expanding Plant Protein Capacity

The move promotes the company’s strategy to support its high-growth plant protein business through the effective deployment of capital.

January 11, 2021

Industry News

Tippmann Innovation Breaks Ground New Cold Storage Facility

The project reflects the company’s continued growth in the cold storage development sector.

January 11, 2021

Industry News

Hormel Foods Opens New Production Facility

The Papillion Foods facility will make salami and dry sausage products under the Columbus Craft Meats brand, as well as the Hormel brand.

December 23, 2020

Pumps/Valves

The Beat of a Different Drum Motor

The drum motor has all drive components—electric motor, gear reducer, bearings—housed inside the drum, providing a safer, more sanitary design, and is capable of communicating with central plant control or other plant equipment.

December 22, 2020

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Resiliency of the Food Industry

Timelines skewed, international building plans delayed–yet as companies adapt, site search project work continues to move forward.

December 17, 2020

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Hitting the Spot

Start early, do your homework, and determine what you can live with or without when searching for a new facility’s location. Leave no stone unturned in uncovering workforce assistance programs, tax and utility incentives, and potential operating costs.

December 15, 2020

Industry News

HDR Names Food and Beverage Practice Lead

Matt Bokenkroger has joined the global engineering and architecture company to lead its growing food and beverage consulting practice.

December 5, 2020

Industry News

Shenandoah Valley Organic Opening Second Facility

The company's expansion will increase production capabilities, allowing more product availability in leading grocery stores across the United States.

November 25, 2020