Flexible Interiors
Column spacing and clearspan framing create wide-open, usable interior space.
Project Overview
Designing a processing and cold storage facility required balancing current equipment demands with future adaptability. The challenge was creating a layout that could support complex systems while allowing for change over time.
Through coordinated structural planning and system integration, the team delivered a facility that supports efficient operations and evolving production needs. The result is a flexible environment that enables long-term growth without requiring major structural modifications.
VP Builder
Roland Construction, Inc.
Construction Type
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Location
Linden, CA
Industry
Manufacturing & Industrial,
Agricultural,
Storage,
Distribution & Warehouse
Square Footage
90,225
Completed
2012
Building a business advantage
Buildings That Perform
Long-term weather resistance, simplified maintenance and coordinated performance across the entire building envelope.
Collaborative Build
Teams work together early to improve constructability, coordination and confidence throughout the project process.
Prima Frutta – Cherry Line #4
Built to adapt with the process
In food processing, change is constant. Equipment evolves. Lines expand. What works today often needs to shift tomorrow.
For Prima Frutta, that reality shaped the design of its 90,225-square-foot cherry packing and cold storage facility. The goal wasn’t just to support current operations, it was to create a building that could adjust as production methods advanced.
Working with Roland Construction, Inc., a Varco Pruden™ Builder, the team focused on flexibility from the start.
The structure combines rigid frame and Continuous Beam framing systems to create wide, open spans while strategically placing interior columns. These columns were positioned to align with processing equipment and interior pits, avoiding conflicts and keeping workflows efficient.
At the same time, the design limits unnecessary obstructions, allowing space for future reconfiguration. As new equipment is introduced or existing systems are updated, the building can respond without requiring major structural changes.
Supporting performance today and tomorrow
Inside the facility, infrastructure was planned with the same forward-looking approach.
A five-pound collateral load was incorporated to support suspended systems, including air, water, fire protection and process piping. This allows utilities to be adjusted or relocated as needed, giving the owner flexibility to refine operations over time.
Cold storage plays a central role as well. A two-room, 16,170-square-foot refrigerated area supports product handling and preservation, helping maintain quality throughout the packing process.
Lighting strategies further enhance the environment. Hundreds of roof and wall daylighting elements introduce natural light into the facility, improving visibility while reducing reliance on artificial lighting during daytime operations.
Together, these elements create a space that works efficiently today while remaining open to change.
With the addition of Cherry Line #4 and continued investment in advanced technology, Prima Frutta has strengthened its position as a leader in cherry packing and marketing.
The facility supports that growth by doing what it was designed to do: adapt alongside the operation it serves.
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