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Kraft announces Springfield expansion

Jun 14, 2007

Kraft Foods and Springfield Underground have reached agreement for Kraft to lease 400,000 square feet of refrigerated warehouse space, capitalizing on the unique local geological features. This new regional distribution center will consolidate leased refrigerated storage requirements for the Springfield plant, and eventually also serve other Midwestern Kraft locations.

Kraft cites the Springfield Underground's reduced energy costs as the primary consideration for the expansion. Additional efforts by MoDOT, the City of Springfield, and City Utilities will assists Kraft's expansion by improving Kearney Street to accommodate the increased truck volumes. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce facilitated the efforts to secure funding for the necessary road improvements.

Springfield is well-positioned as the site for a regional refrigerated distribution facility for Kraft, due to the needs of the local plant, which is one of Kraft’s larger operations; the presence of a Kraft Private Fleet hub and other major transportation carriers; and proximity to customer distribution points.

Read the full press release from Kraft

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