Aug 22 2006
General contractor Bob Moore Construction Company has completed a 646,000 SF distribution center in Shreveport Louisiana for Libbey Glass.
The new distribution center consolidates services previously provided by six buildings. It will service the southeast and lower mid-western states, along with the company's export business south of the U.S. and into Europe.
The distribution center is 646,000 SF, expandable to one million SF. Office space comprises 10,000 SF of the building; the remaining space houses product racks and 59 shipping bays.
"We needed a larger capacity facility, under one roof," said Don Pendergrass, Shreveport Logistics Manager for Libbey Glass. "Libbey is also implementing a new Warehouse Management System. The system optimizes shipping and receiving functions when used in one big box instead of six separate buildings. This allows Libbey's Shreveport Warehouse and Shipping operation to function more effectively and efficiently in servicing our customers."
Hardy McCullah / MLM Architects was the architect for the new distribution center. First Industrial Realty Trust was the developer.
"For those who have seen both the inside and outside of this building, the response has generally been the same: 'Wow,'" said Pendergrass. "Libbey is moving into a first class facility."
"This project was exciting for us," said Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction. "We took great pride in creating a building for a renowned company like Libbey. We have an excellent history with First Industrial Realty Trust as well."
"Bob Moore Construction is an impressive company," said Pendergrass. "Anyone who has dealt with the construction of such a facility knows how tough it can be. They made it look easy. They ran a tight ship, holding their crews and subcontractors to a high standard. Their professionalism goes more than skin deep; it's part of their culture. President Phillip Bell, Vice President of Construction Ed McGuire and Site Superintendent Stacy Langston are all exceptional individuals."