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.