Automation

Automation Shines at Sugarlands Distilling

Automated processes provide operational efficiency for the growth experienced by this producer of moonshine and other alcoholic beverages. The greenfield project contains the country’s largest distilling pot and wins a Manufacturing Innovation Award.

November 1, 2022

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure: Page 12

Industry News

Rosina Food Products Opens $73.2 Million Meat Processing Facility

The site will help the family-owned company meet growing global demand for its frozen Italian specialty foods.

October 27, 2022

Industry News

Abbott Announces Plans for New $500 Million Infant Formula Facility

The move is being made in response to the ongoing shortage of specialty and metabolic infant formulas, and the company's determination the U.S. would benefit from more manufacturing capacity and redundancy.

October 21, 2022

Sustainability

Build a Sustainable Manufacturing Facility

Sustainability in a facility includes and goes beyond duty to the environment. It extends to operations, scheduling, and people.

October 10, 2022

Industry News

Purina Completes $156 Million Iowa Factory Expansion

The project increases capacity and production capabilities for Purina’s high-quality pet care brands and adds a technical training center.

October 7, 2022

Industry News

Pepsi Building 1.2 Million-Sq-Ft Manufacturing Facility in Denver

The High Point facility, which will be PepsiCo North America's largest ever, will be constructed with sustainability at the forefront, while tripling the capacity of PepsiCo’s current site.

September 30, 2022

Industry News

Tropicale Foods to Open New Facility in Texas

The company is investing $75 million to renovate and retrofit a 227,000-sq-ft existing factory that will serve as a key production hub to support the company’s continuing growth.

September 23, 2022

Industry News

Diamond Pet Foods Breaks Ground on $259 Million Indiana Facility

The new 700,000-sq-ft facility, the company’s first in Indiana, will house production and distribution operations, increasing its capabilities for pet owners in the Midwest.

September 16, 2022

Industry News

Slipnot Acquires Amstep Products

SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring

The transaction will expand the company’s portfolio of industry-leading slip-resistant solutions.

September 14, 2022

Industry News

American Foods Group Building $800 Million Facility in Missouri

The new 775,000-sq-ft beef harvest plant, which is projected to be fully operational by the end of 2024, will process 2,400 head of cattle per day.

September 13, 2022

Industry News

Darigold Breaks Ground on $600 Million Washington State Facility

The facility’s proximity to rail lines and global shipping ports will help the Northwest Dairy Association realize transportation efficiencies for products going to domestic and global customers.

September 9, 2022

Industry News

Unismack Planning New Facility in Michigan

The Greek company known for its high nutritional value snacks and crackers is expanding global operations with an investment of $41.75 million in its first U.S. location.

September 8, 2022

Industry News

Riviana Foods Expanding and Renovating Memphis Facility

The $80.6 million investment in the company’s state-of-the-art processing and packaging plant will increase production capacity for its ready-to-serve cup and pouch products.

September 7, 2022