Summit Design + Build has been selected construction manager for Vienna Beef Ltd’s new manufacturing facility at 1000 W. Pershing Rd. in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. Vienna Beef plans to relocate its manufacturing operations from its current headquarters at 2501 N. Damen to the 1000 W. Pershing facility when construction is completed.
Vienna Beef Ltd. (“Vienna”) is a Chicago-based, globally recognized manufacturer of hot dogs and other specialty food products including corned beef, roast beef and soups. Vienna’s history dates back to 1893 when its founders introduced the Chicago-style hot dog at a booth at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. From there, the company quickly grew from a storefront operation to manufacturing and selling its products globally. Today, Vienna’s products are sold in supermarkets, restaurants, hot dog stands and sports and entertainment venues throughout the U.S. and world. Vienna’s headquarters and primary manufacturing facility have been located at 2501 W. Damen Avenue since 1972. The Damen Avenue facility is approximately 150,000 sq. ft. and employs approximately 300 individuals.
The 1000 W. Pershing Rd. facility formerly housed Best Kosher Foods which Sara Lee had purchased and subsequently closed in 2009 when they eliminated the brand. Since that time, the facility has only been partially occupied on a leased space basis. Construction plans call for the complete gut and renovation of the existing 121,500 sq. ft. building and two additions totaling 12,000 sq. ft. When complete, the new 133,500 plant will include office, processing and warehouse space. Siebert Engineers Inc. is providing architectural services for the project. Completion is scheduled for second quarter 2015.
