CASE STUDIES

Heartland Produce, a third-generation family-owned wholesale produce business, required a modern headquarters and cold storage facility to support product growth and rising demand.

• The facility needed to span 205,000 square feet, with the option to expand to 415,000 square feet.
• They required a 15,000 square foot office and multiple temperature-controlled zones, for ripening, packaging, cooling, and shipping.
• Customized shipping and receiving docks were essential to maximize efficiency and ensure food safety.

Zilber Property Group (ZPG) identified a 32-acre site in Greeneway Corporate Park, Kenosha, as the ideal location. This mixed-use redevelopment offers proximity to major transportation routes.

Highlights of the project:

• ZPG incorporated high-throughput cross-dock areas, advanced temperature and humidity controls, and vertical dock levelers into the facility's design.
• Durable cold storage construction techniques, such as IMP wall panels, DuctileCrete flooring, and high-speed cooler doors were used for functionality and longevity.
• Onsite refrigeration and maintenance areas were included to support day-to-day operations.
• ZPG also acquired Heartland's existing facility and retrofitted it for Lipari Foods, ensuring a smooth transition for Heartland.

The partnership resulted in a state-of-the art, sustainable facility meeting Heartland Produce's needs.

• The inclusion of cooler and ripening rooms for various produce items, from bananas to avocados, set new industry standards in functionality.
• ZPG effectively managed regulatory and logistical challenges, ensuring the project's success.
• The new facility was located within a community-focused redevelopment and maintained proximity to Heartland's workforce.
• Heartland's presence in Greeneway Corporate Park fostered economic growth and created new jobs in Kenosha, Wisconsin.