Growing companies eventually reach a point where their facilities begin limiting efficiency. The challenge is in creating a facility that improves operations today while providing flexibility for tomorrow.
For VerHalen Inc., that meant relocating its showroom and warehouse closer to the Fox Valley market while increasing vertical storage capacity within a footprint similar to its previous location. The result is a new 85,000 SF industrial and corporate facility in the Town of Lawrence, Wisconsin designed to support continued growth while improving operational efficiency.
A new 85,000 SF industrial and corporate facility now supports VerHalen Inc.'s continued growth in the Town of Lawrence, Wisconsin. The project includes a 65,500 SF warehouse and an 18,950 SF office designed to improve operational efficiency.
Strategically located along Interstate 41, the facility relocates VerHalen's showroom and warehouse closer to the Fox Valley market while increasing vertical storage capacity within a footprint similar to the company's previous location.
The facility incorporates Pella windows and doors wherever possible and includes specialized spaces such as a training facility and an onsite paint booth to support workforce development and day-to-day operations. These spaces reflect a facility designed around how the business works today while supporting future needs.
The low-rise, three-story structure features masonry load-bearing walls, structural stud framing and high-capacity roof decking engineered for durability and long-term performance.
C.D. Smith self-performed the concrete foundations, interior slabs, masonry and structural steel erection, providing direct control over quality and schedule throughout construction.
Durability was built into every major structural system. Masonry load-bearing walls, structural stud framing and high-capacity roof decking were selected to support the long-term demands of an active industrial environment while reducing lifecycle maintenance needs.
The completed facility reflects C.D. Smith's experience delivering high-performance industrial construction for repeat clients seeking durable, scalable facilities designed to support continued business growth.
Industrial facility expansions require careful planning around operational continuity, storage and workflow efficiency, proximity to customers and markets, building system durability and flexibility for future growth. Engaging a construction partner early helps align facility design with both current needs and long-term business goals.
Self-performing critical scopes such as concrete, masonry and structural steel gives the construction team greater control over quality, coordination and scheduling throughout the project.
Well-designed industrial facilities improve operational efficiency while creating capacity for future expansion. Strategic location, flexible operational spaces and durable building systems help businesses adapt as needs evolve.
Warehouse design affects how materials move, how inventory is stored and how efficiently people and equipment can operate within the space. Vertical storage capacity, clear span layouts, dock placement and access routes all influence day-to-day efficiency and long-term throughput.
Facility location affects access to customers, suppliers and transportation networks. A strategically located facility can reduce delivery times, lower logistics costs and position a company closer to the markets it serves, all of which contribute to operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
Masonry load-bearing walls, structural stud framing and high-capacity roof decking are among the building systems that contribute to long-term durability. These systems are engineered to withstand the demands of active industrial environments while reducing maintenance needs over the life of the facility.
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Date: Spring 2026 | Author: Molly Haack
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