Adams Beverages

Designed and built for Adams Beverages, this project is a 91,530-total-square-foot beverage distribution facility expansion.

The expansion integrates seamlessly with Adams Beverages’ existing operations, adding significant warehouse, office, and specialty support spaces to improve efficiency and long-term capacity. The project includes a 74,100 SF controlled environment warehouse (CEW) expansion, a 10,563 SF office addition, a 3,267 SF maintenance building, and a 3,600 SF cooperage canopy.

To support temperature-sensitive operations, the existing facility also received an 8,370 SF loading bay addition and a 2,666 SF draught cooler expansion. Twelve new dock positions were incorporated to streamline logistics and enhance distribution throughput.

Constructed with insulated and uninsulated tilt-up concrete panels and conventional steel roof framing, the facility maintains a 32-foot clear height for optimal racking and material handling. The office exterior features a tumbled thin brick façade that complements the surrounding architecture, while the overall site design allows for uninterrupted daily operations throughout construction.

Interior upgrades accommodate a three-level semi-automated pick module with a pneumatic conveyor system, replacing outdated refrigeration systems with energy-efficient rooftop HVAC packaged units. The project team also assisted in securing mechanical and electrical energy rebates and completed the demolition of an existing 22,000 SF office and the re-roofing of a 102,957 SF existing building.

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the expanded facility reflects Adams Beverages’ ongoing investment in operational excellence and employee experience.