Location: Cherry Glen Industrial Park, Mount Pleasant, TN
Project Summary:
Petainer, an international plastics manufacturer specializing in bottling, needed a facility to serve as their U.S. headquarters and accommodate their unique operational requirements. KCS Building Group transformed a 31,000-square-foot shell building in Mount Pleasant into a state-of-the-art production and office space, tailored for their heavy equipment and specialized processes. This facility is designed with future expansion in mind, with an adjacent wall ready to double the building’s size in the coming years.
What The Client Wanted:
Petainer’s goal was to establish a U.S. headquarters that could meet the needs of their manufacturing processes, including the production of large water jugs and other plastic products. They required specialized infrastructure to support heavy equipment, advanced utilities, and a safe, efficient workspace for production and office operations.
What We Did:
KCS Building Group built out the shell structure to meet Petainer’s exacting needs. This included pouring reinforced concrete for heavy equipment, designing and installing a robust electrical system, and creating dedicated spaces for equipment and offices. We worked closely with local utility providers to ensure the building could handle the high power demands and implemented solutions for water pressure issues affecting the sprinkler system.
Project Highlights:
- Designed and installed reinforced concrete flooring up to 8 inches thick with dual mats of rebar to support heavy machinery.
- Upgraded the electrical system from an 800-amp panel to a 1600-amp panel, including the addition of a specialized transformer to meet equipment demands.
- Constructed a dedicated, isolated room for compressors and other equipment to minimize noise and maintain a comfortable ambient environment.
- Worked with the Mount Pleasant Electrical Cooperative to ensure sufficient power availability for high-demand operations.
- Installed a complex sprinkler system, including a special pump to compensate for the city’s low water pressure.
