Peco Foods, Inc. - Poultry Processing Facility

Arkansas

318,000 SF greenfield development delivering large-scale processing capacity.

Project Overview

JESCO, Inc. constructed a 318,000 SF state-of-the-art poultry processing facility for Peco Foods, Inc., the eighth-largest poultry producer in the United States. Built on a greenfield site, this facility is designed to process and package over 1.5 million ten-pound broiler chickens per week at peak production.

The facility integrates advanced processing, refrigeration, and utility systems, supporting high-volume throughput while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

Large-scale poultry processing capacity

Integrated refrigeration and cold storage systems

Extensive site and utility infrastructure

Durable structural and paving systems for heavy industrial use

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Impact

This greenfield facility positions Peco Foods to expand production capacity and distribution reach, meeting growing market demand with efficiency, reliability, and quality.

Project Scope

Components

Site Development

600,000 SF heavy-duty concrete paving, sidewalks, tank foundations, fire pump house, and employee parking lot.

Building Structure

Precast wall panels; structural steel columns, beams, and seismic bracing; Fibertite hybrid room system.

Processing Areas

Live haul sheds, holding shed, live receiving, picking, pre and final chiller rooms.

Cold Storage & Refrigeration

Refrigeration engine and pump rooms; spiral freezer; -10° freezer; 34° cooler; carton freezer; second-floor box room; 33° shipping dock.

Utilities & Support Facilities

Process utilities, underground utilities, stainless steel floor trenches (5,000 SF), truck scale buildings, vacuum pump building, sewer lagoon.

This distribution center significantly enhances Mercedes-Benz’s parts logistics network in North America, combining high-volume storage, precision inventory management, and efficient loading/unloading systems in a single, fully integrated facility.

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