Kris-Tech Wire
New Manufacturing & Warehouse Facilities | Rome, NY
PROJECT INFORMATION
49,000 SF Manufacturing Facility
74,791 SF Warehouse Addition
26,000 SF Warehouse Addition
Pre-Engineered Metal Building
TEAM
Design-Build
Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates
Construction: VIP Structures
MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering
VIP’s journey with Kris-Tech began in 2015 with a vision: to design and build manufacturing and warehouse facilities to support their unique operations and set the stage for future growth. This vision came to life starting with a comprehensive site selection process and led to the design and construction of a new 50,000 SF manufacturing facility increasing operational efficiency and doubling Kris-Tech’s capacity. This initial project set the foundation for a series of expansions, demonstrating VIP’s commitment to adapting to Kris-Tech’s evolving needs.
VIP completed two more planned expansion projects with Kris-Tech in 2018 and 2019, adding 29,000 SF of warehouse and office space. Building on this continued partnership, the latest project, the South Expansion was completed in 2024. Facing an urgent need to relocate operations from leased space, Kris-Tech turned to VIP for a swift and scalable solution. The resulting 75,000 SF addition was seamlessly integrated with existing infrastructure and has become Kris-Tech’s most significant facility expansion. The South Expansion Project was delivered under budget and completed within an expedited timeframe, crucial to ensuring manufacturing continuity.
VIP’s expertise in Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) design and construction played a pivotal role in the success of this expansion. The PEMB’s wide-span interior supported Kris-Tech’s specialized manufacturing equipment and production processes, and early procurement of the PEMB from Varco Pruden accelerated the project timeline without sacrificing design flexibility. By leveraging Varco Pruden’s VP Command software, the team made real-time adjustments to the PEMB design, offering a dynamic approach to optimize the building layout and ensure the facility was seamlessly aligned with Kris-Tech’s operational needs. By recommending PEMB solutions, VIP saved Kris-Tech time and money, delivering a structure that supported their vision without compromise.
VIP’s deep understanding of manufacturing, industrial design, and construction expertise was instrumental in achieving the accelerated schedule necessary to support Kris-Tech’s operational success. At the core of this accomplishment was VIP’s collaborative design-build approach, which brings together the creative minds of design and construction from the very start. This seamless integration of knowledge ensured a smooth process and was central to the project’s remarkable success.
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