[September 6, 2023] Luxury appliance manufacturer Sub-Zero Group Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony on the first Wednesday in September for a new manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The $140.6 million facility is expected to create 200 new jobs and be completed by August 2025.
Sub-Zero considered more than 900 communities for its Midwest expansion and chose Cedar Rapids because of its strong manufacturing base, educational institutions, and supportive business community. The city and state also offered financial incentives to attract the company.
The new facility will be 614,000 square feet and will include new machinery and equipment. It will produce Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf ovens and ranges, and Cove dishwashers.
Sub-Zero's investment is a major win for Cedar Rapids and the state of Iowa. The company is a well-respected brand with a long history of innovation. The new facility will create good-paying jobs and boost the local economy.
Date: October 3, 2023 | Author: Tracy Lisowe
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Project Update: Sub-Zero Manufacturing Facility Construction Progress | 09.12.2024
📣 PROJECT UPDATE from Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Progress on the new Sub-Zero manufacturing facility continues at an impressive pace, with recent work focusing on key site infrastructure. Mass grading, utility installation, and concrete pours are laying the foundation for this incredible facility.
CATCH UP QUICK ❄🔥💧: Sub-Zero, a renowned manufacturer of high-end residential appliances like Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf ovens and ranges, and Cove dishwashers, is expanding to bolster production capabilities and meet the growing demand for premium appliances.
BY THE NUMBERS 💪: The dual-purpose building spans over 600,000 square feet for manufacturing, with nearly 20,000 square feet allocated for office use. Senior Project Manager Josh Rooker credits smooth collaboration and teamwork among the project team and subcontractors for the construction's progress and success.
CONSTRUCTION MILESTONES (as reported by McAninch Corp.) 📊:
- 1,700 LF of sanitary sewer
- 8,000 LF of storm sewer
- 6,000 LF of water main
- 2,500 LF of duct bank excavation
- 40,000 tons of rock laid for paving
With work on sidewalks and final topsoil underway, the Sub-Zero project team is preparing for the next phase of construction, keeping us ahead of schedule.
ON THE GROUND (stats provided by Modern) 👷♂️👷♀️:
The project spans 14 acres—enough to fit 14 football fields or 137 basketball courts! As infrastructure work wraps up, we’re excited to move closer to bringing this cutting-edge facility to life for Sub-Zero.
COMMUNITY IMPACT 🌟:
This project is more than just a building—it will significantly impact the local economy, creating jobs and reinforcing Cedar Rapids as a hub for manufacturing innovation.
📸 Big thanks to McAninch Corp. and Modern for their outstanding work, providing updates, stats, and capturing progress photos.
Pouring Concrete at Sub-Zero Manufacturing Facility: Project Highlight | Croell Inc and CapturePro Media 06.12.2024
📣 Sub-Zero PROJECT UPDATE from Cedar Rapids, Iowa: A June 12th YouTube video offers a glimpse into the progress of the new Sub-Zero manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, focusing on a recent concrete pour. The video kicks off with a look at the scale of the concrete pouring part of the construction process. Regional Manager Chuck Stockdale from Croell Inc. highlights efficiency, with ten trucks delivering ten and a half yards of concrete each, ensuring swift and safe continuous pouring operations.
CATCH UP QUICK❄🔥💧: Sub-Zero is a renowned manufacturer of high-end residential appliances, such as Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf ovens and ranges, and Cove dishwashers. The impressive new facility will primarily be used for manufacturing. Sub-Zero considered many communities before choosing Cedar Rapids because of its manufacturing base, educational institutions, and supportive business community.
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING👀 with Sr. PM Josh Rooker👷♂️: According to C.D. Smith Senior Project Manager Josh Rooker, construction has gone smoothly. He credits the project's success to the strong collaboration and teamwork between the project team and subcontractors.
BY THE NUMBERS: In his update, Rooker highlights the dual-purpose nature of the new building, which will not only include office space but will be primarily dedicated to manufacturing. The facility spans over 600,000 square feet for manufacturing, with almost an additional 20,000 square feet allocated for office use. The expansion is set to bolster Sub-Zero's production capabilities, enhancing the ability to meet the growing demand for premium appliances.
CONCRETE SPECS, FACTS + STATS: The plant for the Sub-Zero project is located about seven miles away. Trucks are loaded approximately every three minutes and discharge into large power buggies at the site of the pour. Structural fibers are used for reinforcement, with a fiber dosage that eliminates the need for rebar in the floor. Power buggies transport concrete down the slab, dumping it into a pile for the laser or power screed. Specifications for floor flatness are achieved using a laser screed. Each truck hauls 10-yard loads, totaling 85 trips for the 850-yard pour.
WHY IT MATTERS: The project is expected to have a significant impact on the community by providing numerous job opportunities and supporting local economic growth. With the new facility, Sub-Zero is poised to continue its legacy of innovation and quality.
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