Chelsea Building Products Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility
Chelsea Building Products recently broke ground on a new 228,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Westmoreland County. The project will increase production capacity for the company’s PVC window and door profiles, as well as space for blending compound materials.
Project details
Located within the Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland industrial park, the site was selected due to its proximity to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 70. The facility will feature a connection to a Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad freight rail spur nearby to deliver raw materials.
The project contributes to the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation’s (WCIDC) broader initiative to support economic development within the county, adding to 186 industrial companies and more than 9,100 workers already employed across industrial parks in the area.
Once completed, the facility will feature insulated precast construction, 100-foot by 50-foot bays in the production areas, 32-foot clear height, 10 fully equipped dock positions, and a 10,000-amp electrical service. The facility’s design also accommodates a potential future expansion of approximately 170,000 square feet.
This project marks Chelsea Building Products’ third manufacturing site, and their second facility in Pennsylvania.
What people are saying
“We’re very excited to welcome Chelsea Building Products to the WCIDC park system,” says Jason Rigone, WCIDC executive director. “This investment to build a large manufacturing facility is a clear affirmation of our vision for Commerce Crossing, and we’re confident that the park’s last two available pad-sites — both ranked as ‘Tier I’ by the state — will host groundbreaking ceremonies of their own in the near future.”
ARCO Pittsburgh, a general contractor, will be providing design-build services for the project. Backed by a nationwide presence, ARCO brings millions of square feet in manufacturing construction experience to the project.
“We are thrilled to partner with Chelsea Building Products to bring this impressive facility to the local market,” says Division Manager for ARCO Pittsburgh Gary Gabor. “This project reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of industries, like manufacturing, that are critical to the economy, and we are excited to see the positive impact it will have on the Pittsburgh community and beyond.”
“Chelsea Building Products is excited to continue with its aggressive expansion plans by opening a second facility in Pennsylvania,” says Peter Dewil, president & CEO of Chelsea Building Products. “This facility will give us the opportunity to increase our capacity to meet the ever-growing demand for our products. It will also improve efficiencies by bringing manufacturing and warehousing under a single roof. We are also thrilled to be bringing more job opportunities to the Westmoreland County community.”