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Big-picture planning, high-level collaboration

Sanitation, automation, operational visibility and existing infrastructure are just a few of the factors that must be addressed when conducting a succ…

Four areas where the IIoT is revolutionizing the food and beverage industry

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing the food and beverage industry. We’re seeing more connected sensors, motors and controller…

The connected food plant of the future will be a lean information machine

The Krones Varioline 1M pick-and-place packer achieves an hourly output of up to 72,000 bottles per hour and connects and coordinates with upstream an…

Designing Food Plant Welfare Spaces to Attract and Retain Employees

Food and beverage manufacturing facilities in the U.S. today are experiencing a labor shortage, mostly due to a healthy economy and low unemployment r…

Honor recognizes Royal Cup’s state-of-the-art coffee processing facility in Alabama

Royal Cup Coffee & Tea (Royal Cup) has won the 2019 “Manufacturing Innovation of the Year” award from ProFood World for its coffee processing faci…

Stellar Client Royal Cup Wins 2019 Manufacturing Innovation Award from ProFood World

Honor recognizes Royal Cup’s state-of-the-art coffee processing facility in Alabama.

Ferguson moving showroom location in Jacksonville

Ferguson is moving its showroom and warehouse locations to one larger facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo courtesy of Stellar.

5 Things to Consider Before Investing in Robotics for Your Food Processing Plant

A growing number of food and beverage processing facilities are investing in robotics and automation, as the technology continues to advance and costs…

Award of Merit Manufacturing: Ben & Jerry's Project Extra Chunk (BP01)

This $80-million fast-track expansion of a 20-year-old building was completed in 11 months, allowing the ice cream facility to increase production by …

Big-picture planning, high-level collaboration

Sanitation, automation, operational visibility and existing infrastructure are just a few of the factors that must be addressed when conducting a succ…

Five things to consider before investing robotics for a food processing plant

Robotics are a major investment for a food processing plant and companies looking to take the next step should consider specifications in advance, the…

Internet of things proves useful to snack and bakery companies

Snack and bakery production use IoT for food safety, as well as inspection and detection.

7 Security Measures to Increase Facility Safety

Ensuring security and safety at your food or beverage plant has never been more important. Facility owners are increasingly considering how to best pr…

Building a Food Plant on a Short Schedule: 4 Ways to Fast-Track Your Construction Project

In today’s increasingly fast-paced food and beverage industry, everyone wants their next facility built as soon as possible so it can start shipping p…

Stellar Completes Rulon International Warehouse

Construction is now complete at the manufacturing warehouse for Rulon International, a leading manufacturer of wood ceilings and acoustical wall syste…

Design-Build Firm Named ‘Company with Heart’

Stellar, a fully integrated design-build firm, was named one of 904 Magazine’s 2019 “Companies with Heart.” The Jacksonville, Fla.-based company previ…

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Refrigeration Condenser

According to this blog from design-build firm Stellar, condensers are one of the most critical elements of a refrigeration system. While optimizing th…

How to Get the Best Price for Your Next Food Plant Construction Project in Today’s Fast-Paced Market

It’s an exciting and interesting time for both the food manufacturing and construction industries. Thanks to recent tax reform, a healthy economy and …

Expansions: United States Cold Storage and more

United States Cold Storage has opened a $35 million food distribution facility in Laredo, Texas. Stellar, a fully integrated firm focused on design, e…

Design-Build Firm Completes Food Processing Facility

Almark Foods opened a 115,000 ft2 production facility in Yuma, Ariz. The plant, which produces peeled, hard-boiled eggs, was designed and constructed …

Starbucks Coffee Roasting Plant

Construction of facility began in November 2007. The designers, engineers and project managers for the project was Stellar Construction and Engineerin…

Dakota Provisions Turkey Processing Facility

Dakota Provisions is a state-of-the-art turkey processing facility set up by Dakota Turkey Growers, a major farmers’ cooperative of 44 independent Hut…

JU pays almost $2 million for land where it plans health sciences building

Stellar Group Inc. is building the three-story building on the north end of the campus at a construction cost of $20 million. 

7 ways to use drones in building design, construction and maintenance

Drone technology is helping redefine the way we design, construct and maintain buildings. Drones do more than just take photos — they can benefit both…