Milwaukee Wholesaler Expands Operations

Cut Fresh, Inc. – Milwaukee, WI

ESI was selected by the owners of Cut Fresh, Inc. to design and construct a 24,950 square foot expansion to their existing V. Marchese facility.  The expansion houses their new processing operation and provided an additional 132 jobs to the community.

Project portfolio:

• Perishable production area and dock 22,160 square feet
• Operations offices of 2,790 square feet
• 16-foot Retaining wall
• The site required removal of contaminated soils, existing foundations, rail systems and the installation of a methane venting system.

Design elements:

• The refrigeration system is central ammonia
• The foundation system includes a structural slab with piles and grade beams
• In perishable areas insulated metal panels were utilized
• The production spaces house ¼” and 1/8” epoxy floors with recessed lighting in the insulated ceiling panels.
• A mechanically fastened TPO Roof membrane was installed along with both wet and dry fire protection systems.