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Increasing demand to store more product, a wider range of product, and perishable product makes finding storage space a daily challenge in today’s climate-controlled facilities. The goal is to maximize space to efficiently and cost effectively retrieve product. Deep lane automation enables more storage capacity and continuous retrieval.

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ESI Group is expanding US Foods' food distribution center by 172,000 square feet to enhance storage and operational efficiency. The expansion includes a new freezer, multi-temp coolers, and dry storage areas. The project will also feature a new compressor room, electrical room, and additional electrical service to meet increased demands.

HARTLAND, WI., January 2, 2025 – ESI Group, a leading design-build firm specializing in climate-controlled facilities, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Hamilton to Vice President of Preconstruction and…

HARTLAND, WI., November 7, 2024 – ESI Group USA, a nationwide design-build firm specializing in climate-controlled design and construction, is pleased to announce the promotion of three key leaders within the…

ESG (environment, social and governance) in the food industry is considered a crucial hill to climb because of the sector’s impact on the planet, people and standards of governance. As…

New Market Tax Credits, allocated from the Department of Treasury, are being used to help construct a new meat processing facility in Oklahoma. The program is set up as a…

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Will Eveland, who turned his passion for construction into a full-time position at ESI. Through hands-on experience, dedicated fieldwork, and a…

Hosts of the COOL TIMES PODCAST, Vince and Jenna Free of FREEZ Construction, sit down with Bobby Degregorio, ESI Group’s Vice President of Business Development. They discuss how ESI’s core…

Congratulations to Jason Hamilton, Preconstruction team member at ESI Group, for earning the CEBA Professional Certification.

Congratulations to Teddy Martin, project manager at ESI Group, for earning the CEBA Professional Certification.

FEATURED TOPIC As the post-COVID food industry grapples with a shrinking labor force and feeding a growing population, facility operators are turning to automation to improve efficiency, cut waste, and…

PROJECT FEATURE For one pet food producer, the decision to install automation came down to finances. “When comparing the project costs versus the transportation and logistics costs, the company realized…

Bridor selects ESI Group to establish the first greenfield bakery manufacturing facility in the Salt Lake City area.

ESI Group partners with Centrillium Protein on the design-build of their meat processing facility in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

ESI Group partners with Bridor to expand its bakery production facility in Vineland, New Jersey.

The choice between DB and DBB depends on project complexity, timeline, and the owner’s priorities. DB offers streamlined communication, faster project delivery, and reduced owner risk.

ESI Group partners with Performance Food Group to expand its refrigerated warehouse in Springfield, Massachusetts.

A new report1 highlights that food processors are not just responsible for processing food. Today’s facility owners are now tasked with following stricter food safety requirements, employee welfare, and environmental…

Learn ways food facilities can improve the control of their thermal envelope when considering a facility renovation, expansion, or greenfield.

Sygma, a Sysco company, partners with ESI Group to design and build out a tenant space to include convertible cooler spaces for future needs.

To move beyond capacity shortcomings, a renovation of your facility might be in order. ESI chimes in on ways to get around challenges.

Four ways a design-build firm can manage project costs. Read more on locking in pricing, preordering materials, and negotiating contracts.

Exploring alternate designs and materials is a savvy way to curb project costs. Invest in scheduling tools to optimize construction.