After
working with Tippmann Group to build a refrigerated warehouse
attached to its largest manufacturing plant in 1995, FreshMark,
a Canton, Ohio meat processor, experienced such extensive
growth that the company needed to consider expansion.
Pleased with Tippmann's work on that previous project,
Freshmark asked them for an update of the extensive distribution
study that had led to the decision to build.
When
Tippmann's study had been thoroughly revised and three
options for expansion presented, FreshMark chose to build
a 30,000 square foot addition to their existing plant
and warehouse. This option produced substantial savings
on operational costs by allowing greater efficiencies
in management, refrigeration and electrical systems, and
eliminating the need to move product between buildings.
Among
the noteworthy features of FreshMark's new facility are
an all-galvanized structural steel racking system, stainless
steel interior panels for greater longevity, and several
rooms that are convertible from freezers to coolers for
optimal use of space. Although challenged by the need
to move material throughout construction and continue
existing operations, Tippmann's Fast-Track construction
made it possible to complete the warehouse addition in
less than five months.
