Apache breaks ground on addition
Apache officially broke ground on a 90,000 square foot expansion to its primary production facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
More than 150 people gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony including employees, representatives from the Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance, and partners in the expansion project. The groundbreaking coincided with Apache's 30th anniversary as an employee-owned company.
Apache Inc. is pursuing a $7 million expansion project to accommodate significant growth experienced in recent years. In a five-year timeframe, Apache achieved double-digit sales increases to its core business areas, with ongoing growth expected. The additional space will provide more production and warehouse space, as well as add additional jobs to the company.
After reviewing multiple proposals, Apache is working with Point Builders, the general contractor that built the existing facility in 1996.
“Developing an overall plan that effectively utilizes the estimated 200,000 square feet of floor space will be critically important,” said Kyle Gingrich, vice president of operations. “Consequently, we are also working with a manufacturing engineering firm to assist in creating a floor plan that maximizes productivity and work flow.”
Construction on the east side of the facility will begin once grading and excavation work has concluded. New presses and tooling are already being added to expand production capacity, with additional equipment investments targeted throughout the project. Completion is scheduled for March of 2016.
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