ARCO PARTNERS WITH ALPINE FOODS ON COLD STORAGE FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT
ARCO National Construction’s Pacific Coast division, located in Irvine, California, is providing design-build services for a 116,766 SF cold storage facility renovation project for Alpine Food Distributing, Inc., a growing West Coast food redistributor. Located in Vernon, the facility strategically situates Alpine Foods in Southern California, enhancing its ability to meet the heightened demand for its superior service and fulfillment levels, particularly in the southwest market. The project is expected to bring 75 new jobs to the area.
The project will support the company’s growing business, providing increased operational efficiencies, shorter lead times, just-in-time product availability, and additional resources for seamless operations. Features will include over 40,000 SF of freezer/cooler space, including nearly 10,000 SF of convertible space capable of accommodating temperatures ranging from -10°F to 40°F, and a 2,455 SF production cooler for produce processing as well as over 50,000 SF of ambient storage.
“As a design-builder with extensive cold storage experience, ARCO National Construction is partnering with more and more companies, like Alpine Foods, on retrofits of existing warehouse space,” says ARCO Vice President and Operating Partner Brian Westre. “This allows users to prioritize location and schedule, especially in high-demand markets like Southern California. Our team was able to help Alpine Foods navigate strategic design and capital allocation decisions during the early planning stages of this project and develop the best overall solution for their new space. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner together and look forward to a successful project.”
Additional construction details include a transcritical CO2 refrigeration system, 15 dock positions, and 26’6” clear height. Nearly 10,000 SF of office space and break rooms will also be included. Alpine Foods anticipates being operational within the facility in late 2024.
ABOUT ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION | PACIFIC COAST
ARCO National Construction | Pacific Coast is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. Our professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding construction projects anywhere in the country. ARCO’s extensive cold storage experience spans more than 60 million square feet, including multiple projects throughout California, as well as major markets nationwide. We pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single-source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project.
ABOUT ALPINE FOOD DISTRIBUTING, INC.
Alpine believes in the value of their partnerships with their team members, customers, and supplier partners and is committed to serving their community to foster personal and professional growth. Utilizing a redistributor like Alpine, distributors and suppliers can expect to improve cash flow, control costs, and reach new suppliers or distributors, all while reducing supply chain complexity. Alpine owns a fleet of multi-temp trailers to support the transportation of food products from nearly any category. For more information, visit alpinefoods.com.
