Willmeng Completes Second Facility for United Foods International

Willmeng Construction celebrated the completion of a tenant improvement project for United Foods International. The 129,172-square-foot shell building has been transformed into a food preparation and packaging facility for the global firm.

The completion of this facility was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on May 7. The event underscored the collaborative effort required to first attract major international companies and then deliver the facilities they need to succeed. UFI, a U.S. affiliate of the Japan-based Senba Group, is a global company with affiliated production sites across Asia. The company handles manufacturing for custom, high-quality products, including natural, organic, kosher and gluten-free offerings.

To meet UFI’s strict manufacturing standards, Willmeng navigated several technical complexities throughout the buildout. The project scope featured the creation of specialized spaces, including two cook rooms, a dryer room, a packing room, two freezers, three coolers and administrative offices. To construct these environments, the Willmeng team oversaw the installation of approximately 127,000 square feet of Insulated Metal Panels for the facility’s walls and ceilings. Furthermore, because the team took over a tilt-up shell with no concrete slab, they were able to route all necessary electrical and process piping utilities entirely underground. This meticulous zoning and layout ensured the space would perfectly accommodate UFI’s specialized processing equipment, such as cooking kettles and dryers, before the floor slabs were even poured.

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