Phased Site Plan Plan Example
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This
plan balances space between
manufacturing, warehouse and administrative office areas. Much of
the space is built initially as low-cost warehouse. Some of this
original warehouse space is later upgraded for manufacturing.
Expanding The Factory
Initial Site
This was the site at the beginning of the planning project. Extrusion occupied about half of the under-roof area. Resin arrives by rail on the East side and is stored in silos. Parking space was already short and many employees park on the grass. |
Phase I Expansion
Expanding markets required additional office space and parking. Additional extrusion capacity came from upgrading existing extruders and two new extruders within the extrusion area. Significant additional warehouse space was required because of many new SKUs in addition to increased volume. |
Phase II Expansion
This expansion upgrades some warehouse space to extrusion space. Additional warehouse is added to the North side. Docks and truck maneuvering space was added in a way that provides for more warehousing later. |
Site Saturation
This final expansion uses all available space on the site (Site Saturation). It includes another office addition, more employee parking, more warehouse space and conversion of additional warehouse space to extrusion. |
View from the Southwest after the Phase II expansion.
