A M King, a fully integrated Design-Build firm, has completed a large-scale expansion project for Cheney Brothers, Inc.’s distribution center located on a 30-acre site within the Statesville (N.C.) Business Park. The 169,338-square-foot cold storage addition, which brings the total building size to 265,000 square feet, allows Cheney Brothers to expand its refrigeration capabilities in this region. The company expects to generate 100 full-time jobs at the facility.
A M King designed and built this sizeable expansion project, which incorporates a state-of-the art penthouse refrigeration system zoned to support numerous interior temperature zones; robotic truck wash center; fueling station; guardhouse; new fire protection systems and a complex sitework package. The Keith Corporation (TKC), a N.C.-based developer, served as program manager for the project.
The project included renovation of a 34,686-square-foot existing dry warehouse and conversion of a 37,388-square-foot existing cold storage space to ambient temperature storage. Notable was the development of a 2,000-square-foot, full commercial test kitchen; construction of a new interior office mezzanine and 25 new dock doors; installation of a 2,000 kW, 480V three-phase generator and a complete LED light overhaul. A M King used 900 tons of steel and 7.534 cubic yards of concrete during the expansion and renovation, all while assisting the client with maintaining ongoing operations.
“It’s been great working with TKC as an existing client and Cheney Brothers, Inc. (CBI) as a new client on this exceptional food distribution center,” says A M King Vice President Dan Crist. “We are excited to be a part of CBI’s growth in the region and building a first-class distribution center to serve new and existing clients.”
“It was a pleasure partnering with A M King,” said Warren Newell, Cheney Brothers Director of Development. “We look forward to the next project in Greensboro, N.C., which will start in just a few short weeks.”
Cheney Brothers, Inc. (CBI), a Rivera Beach, FL-based food distributor, was founded in 1925. In 2016, the company purchased Pate Dawson Co., thereby acquiring three distribution facilities in Statesville, Goldsboro and Greensboro, NC. The goal is to significantly extend its reach north. Brands include Duck Deli, Acento Latino, Fronte, Belgium Nuts, Cheney Brothers Estate and Grand Western Steaks.
About A M King — A M King is an integrated Design-Build firm based in Charlotte, N.C. that consistently and successfully delivers quality projects throughout the United States. With an experienced team committed to protecting clients’ assets, the firm provides design and engineering, construction, facility maintenance and property consulting in the sectors of food distribution, food processing, industrial manufacturing and commercial properties. A M King’s exemplary track record demonstrates that the company is focused on its mission to be the best in the industry.
