Background
Autoneum (Swiss Tier I auto supplier) required a new facility to satisfy the requirements of major automotive manufacturers and to also be used as a protype for other next generation U.S. facilities.
Challenges
Complete the facility in time to satisfy a new contract with one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world.
The design-build schedule was condensed for site selection, design and construction, utility extensions, off-site road improvements, utilities, & drainage conveyance system etc. while dealing with extreme weather setbacks.
New Prototype Equipment Being Designed and Fabricating in Several European Countries in Metric System while the facility was being designed in English System.
Coordination with multiple engineering teams, manufacturers, and contractors in different countries.
Benefit
The Autoneum facility was developed as a prototype for future projects
Autoneum was master planned with ample space for future operational flexibility. This included the master planned expansion area that was constructed 2 years after initial construction due to new customers and increased business growth
Result
Design Build Project that exceeded Autoneum expectations and enabled manufacturing to commence with new contract(s)
Building was standardized for future prototypes and flexibility of change in usage
Operational equipment and construction beyond a typical Crossdock Development building was considered a special fit up and was a tenant improvement cost.
Solution
Crossdock traveled to multiple manufacturing sites in Europe to integrate the process with building requirements.
Company Name: Autoneum
Industry: Advanced Automobile Manufacturing
Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana
Size: 300,700 sq. ft. expanded to 411,700 sq. ft.
Facility Highlights
- Anti-Vibration Pad
- 17″ Concrete Floors
- Reinforced Roller Compacted Concrete RCC
- (2) – 1000 HP Boilers
- High Hat Area to Accommodate Equipment
- Numerous Cranes
- Multiple 750 Ton Presse that Cannot Vibrate Nearby Equipment
- Foundation, site plan, grading, and utilities designed for future expansion