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Aphena Pharma Solutions
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Cookeville, TN
- Status:
- Completed - Apr 2021
- Structure Type:
- Storage Facility / Warehouse
References
- Owner:
- Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
Scope Of Work
Phase I renovations are at Aphena Pharma Solutions’ new Cookeville located at former Russell Stover Chocolates fulfillment center on Chocolate Drive. 500,000 square-foot renovation has allowed Aphena to consolidate two its three Putnam County into one, up-to-date while also accommodating future growth biologic packaging, cold chain storage, 3PL distribution .
J&S coordinated with Aphena, an industry-leading that provides contract packaging manufacturing solutions for pharmaceutical, consumer medical device markets, to customize alterations a dormant that was purpose-built for Russell Stovers’ manufacturing packaging .
J&S was brought to table early process contracted with both landlord and tenant to help coordinate both DESIGN and RENOVATION their respective spaces. Having the design for both parties under one roof enabled to have an abbreviated , reduced cost, gave increased flexibility for landlord and tenant to make profitable changes as proceeded.
Nearly vacant for more than 15 years, manufacturing plant was successfully transformed into a world-class, global headquarters that now includes elegant suites, conference rooms, a human resource extension, sizable training room, ample administrative space, 3,000 square feet break room , a beautifully-landscaped outdoor courtyard . Fully-functioning packaging suites were also integrated into renovated production space that consist internal infrastructure required to ensure full-capacity, clean room space .
J&S was also responsible for grading new employee parking lot; interior exterior demolition; re-sealing portions existing employee parking lot additional asphalt paving; interior polished concrete throughout warehouse; new brick veneer on portions exterior additional exterior façade upgrades Nichia Panel at new entrance; new cabinets/countertops for restrooms kitchen/breakroom.
“This expansion is exciting for Aphena, our customers our communities,” said Aphena CEO Shawn Reilley. “ Solid Dose recent Liquids expansions will establish Aphena’s position as one most diversified manufacturing packaging companies in pharmaceutical industry. These growth strategies will continue to offer our customers expanded capabilities at every level, it will create a very large employment opportunity, both Cookeville at our Easton, Md.”
Headquartered Cookeville since 2002, Aphena employs more than 400 Putnam County. For more information, visit www.aphenapharma.com.