Courtesy of Custom Flavors
A M King, an integrated design-build firm with offices in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, S.C., and Chicago, Ill., has completed design and commenced construction on a complex, multi-phase renovation project for San Clemente, Calif.-based Custom Flavors.
The company’s new East Coast processing facility, when complete, will triple its production capacity, streamline freight shipping and strengthen product development support.
Founded in 2005, Custom Flavors is a family-owned and operated business specializing in the development and manufacturing of liquid and powdered flavor solutions. To date, the company has crafted more than 20,000 organic, natural and artificial flavors and flavor combinations for bakery, beverage, confectionery, dairy, supplements and sports nutrition products. Some of those flavors include Raspberry, Watermelon, Dragon Fruit, Spearmint, Ginger, Chocolate, Peanut, Birthday Cake, Tahitian Vanilla and Margarita.
Custom Flavors’ Concord, N.C. facility is situated off West Winds Blvd., near Concord-Padgett Regional Airport and Concord Mills Mall. The company’s strategic move to North Carolina will put it in a prime position for serving its East Coast and Midwest customers starting in quarter four of this year, the company said. To help Custom Flavors achieve that goal, A M King has put the renovation project on a fast track, with a completion date scheduled in November — 11 months from award of services to owner occupancy.
The new Concord facility marks an investment in Custom Flavors’ long-term growth and customer service. With 53,000 square feet of production and lab space, the site will double current capacity and triple product innovation space. This expansion strengthens Custom Flavors’ ability to maintain lead times while increasing formulation support through expanded R&D infrastructure, said the company.
“It has been a tremendous experience working with David and the team at A M King," said Alex Wendling, Custom Flavors president. “Together, we have designed a premier flavor manufacturing and innovation hub here in the greater Charlotte region, and today will kick off the accelerated buildout to meet the demands of our wonderful, fast-growing customers. With each phase of this project and the continued evolution of our existing operations, we look to offer even more to those who count on us.”