Maruchan Virginia breaks ground on expansion

The plant will produce and package ramen noodle flavor packets.

Sep 7th, 2018

Maruchan Virginia site

Maruchan Virginia site

Maruchan Virginia Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo, Japan-based Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd., has begun a highly automated manufacturing expansion on its Chesterfield, Virginia, site. Consisting of an additional 60,000-sq-ft building with two-story mezzanine floors, the project is scheduled to be complete in autumn 2019.

Gray Construction will perform the design-build services.

BIX Produce just outside of St. Paul, Minn., chose a FasTop 12S Urethane Slurry System from Sherwin-Williams for its new 30,000 sq ft operating space. The flooring system provides thermal shock, chemical and slip resistance, cryogenic and high-heat exposure tolerance, and durability.

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Meets OSHA, ADA, and USDA guidelines

Chain Guard Formula 600 Aerosol Spray Lubricant

Spray Lubricant Helps Keep Machinery Moving Safely and Efficiently

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Lubriplate Syn Fg Sdo Synthetic Oil

Synthetic Oil Removes and Prevents Sugar Deposits

Is NSF H1 registered

Winco Toggle Latches

Toggle Latches Securely Close Flaps, Lids, Covers, and Hoods

Ensure user-friendly operation

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BIX Produce just outside of St. Paul, Minn., chose a FasTop 12S Urethane Slurry System from Sherwin-Williams for its new 30,000 sq ft operating space. The flooring system provides thermal shock, chemical and slip resistance, cryogenic and high-heat exposure tolerance, and durability.

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Wago Compact Power Supplies

Power Supplies Are Efficient and Economical for Standard Applications

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Atkore Calbrite Flex Fittings

Flexible Fittings Meet Harsh and Hygienic Application Demands

Are suitable for Zone 2 and washdown applications

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Clearwater Rubber Hose

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Calbrite Flex Hygienic, Liquid Tight Metallic Conduit

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Winco Lift And Turn Compression Latch

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