Case study: U.S. waffle facility renovation showcases smart use of repurposed materials
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm, is making progress on a renovation project for U.S. Waffle Company, Inc. in Liberty, SC. The 310,000 sf bakery will house five production lines with capacity for nine lines, positioning the international food manufacturer for continued high growth in the breakfast products category. When the project is complete in March 2020, company plans to hire 125 additional employees, bringing total employment to 500 at the new company headquarters.
U.S. Waffle manufactures and distributes specialty frozen waffles and pancakes through its retail division (supermarkets) and food service/institutional division (restaurants, schools and prisons) nationwide and internationally. Flavors include whole grain, multi-grain, blueberry, chocolate chip and pumpkin, among others, as well as gluten free, high-protein, vegetable-enhanced, paleo and organic options. Items with trending ingredients and additional breakfast products are currently in development. The company is founded on Christian values of honesty, integrity, respect, kindness and social responsibility, and focuses on leveraging its resources by continually improving efficiency and reducing waste.