ARCO National Construction’s Pacific Coast division, located in Irvine, California, is providing design-build services for a 116,766-square-foot cold storage facility renovation project for Alpine Food Distributing, Inc., a growing west coast food redistributor. Located in Vernon, where 75 new jobs are expected to be created, the facility strategically situates Alpine Foods in Southern California, enhancing its ability to meet the heightened demand for its superior service and fulfillment levels, particularly in the southwest market. 

The project will support the company’s growing business, providing increased operational efficiencies, shorter lead times, just-in-time product availability, and additional resources for seamless operations. Features will include over 40,000 square feet of freezer/cooler space, including nearly 10,000 square feet of convertible space capable of accommodating temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and a 2,455-square-foot production cooler for produce processing, as well as over 50,000 square feet of ambient storage. 

 “As a design-builder with extensive cold storage experience, ARCO National Construction is partnering with more and more companies, like Alpine Foods, on retrofits of existing warehouse space,” says ARCO Vice President and Operating Partner, Brian Westre. “This allows users to prioritize location and schedule, especially in high-demand markets like Southern California. Our team was able to help Alpine Foods navigate strategic design and capital allocation decisions during the early planning stages of this project and develop the best overall solution for their new space. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner together and look forward to a successful project.”

Additional construction details include a transcritical CO₂ refrigeration system, 15 dock positions, and 26.6-foot clear height. Nearly 10,000 square feet of office space and break rooms will also be included. Alpine Foods anticipates being operational later this year. 

About ARCO National Construction | Pacific Coast
 ARCO National Construction | Pacific Coast is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. Our professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding construction projects anywhere in the country. ARCO’s extensive cold storage experience spans more than 40 million square feet, including multiple projects throughout California, as well as major markets nationwide. We pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single-source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project.