Cascade Engineering Breaks Ground on Kentwood Warehouse
The company has started construction on a 300,000-square-foot facility to centralize its logistics operations.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Construction
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Cascade Engineering has broken ground on a new 300,000-square-foot warehouse located at 5680 E. Paris Ave. SE in Kentwood. The project aims to consolidate the company's inventory, shipping, receiving, and material management functions.
Why it matters
The consolidation is designed to improve operational efficiency for the contract manufacturer. By centralizing these functions, the company expects to streamline its internal processes.
The new facility spans 300,000 square feet on a 53-acre industrial site and is expected to house approximately 100 employees. The site also includes a 10-acre paved outdoor storage area.
The players
Cascade Engineering
A contract manufacturer founded in 1973 that is headquartered in Cascade Township.
Third Coast Development
A development firm tasked with managing the construction project.
Pioneer Construction
The general contractor responsible for the execution of the building project.
The details
Third Coast Development is serving as the developer for the project, with Pioneer Construction acting as the general contractor. Truck traffic will be routed through 60th Street, while employees will access the site via East Paris Avenue.
Timeline
Cascade Engineering was founded in 1973.
Construction is expected to be complete by May 2027.
The company plans to begin occupying the facility in July 2027.
Market Landscape
This project reflects the ongoing industrial consolidation of manufacturing logistics as firms look to streamline supply chains. The move positions the company to compete more effectively by centralizing disparate operations into a single modern hub.
The project will bring approximately 100 jobs to the area by 2027. Local residents should anticipate changes to traffic flow patterns on 60th Street and East Paris Avenue once the facility becomes operational.
The takeaway
Centralizing logistics operations can significantly reduce transit times and overhead for manufacturing firms. Businesses looking to improve efficiency often turn to purpose-built, high-capacity facilities to support their long-term growth.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mlive.
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