Growmark, Bloomington, Ill., reports that Sunrise FS is undergoing an $8.5 million upgrade at its Virginia, Ill., location. The company recently purchased 25 acres adjacent to the current facility.
The new project includes an agronomy office, chemical facility, updated propane facility, fertilizer building, warehouse, shop, scales, and anhydrous ammonia bulk facility, along with room for future expansion.
The new facility is expected to significantly improve traffic flow. It will include multiple bays for loading, which is expected to be four times faster than in the current facility. Some 14 bulk chemicals are expected to be housed inside, with the company expanding its product mix.
Two 45,000-gallon anhydrous ammonia tanks can accommodate more modern double tanks.
The company said holding ponds will be constructed to control flooding.
Construction is expected to be complete this summer. The current project will take up 18 of the new 25 acres, with the remainder eyed for potential expansion. The company said the original building will be demolished next year, with new equipment on that site installed as needed.