The 170,000 sf wood framed Dairy Research Centre, which is a joint venture between the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO), the University of Guelph, and the Ontario dairy industry is located just south of Elora, in Ponsonby, Ontario.
This innovative building is a unique multi-discipline research facility where faculty and students from the Ontario Veterinary College, the Ontario Agricultural College and other departments at University of Guelph can collaborate on a variety of dairy-related research projects and initiatives within its state-of-the-art world-class dairy research facility built to address the research, education and training needs of the Ontario and Canadian Dairy Sectors.
The entire building is sloped 1.1% from one end to the other and includes a special needs barn, milking house (with a state-of-the-art rotary milking parlor), lactating barn, replacement barn, two concrete manure tanks and a metabolic research facility.
The completed barn houses approximately 600 cows, 300 milking cows in the lactating facility and 300 cows being raised in the replacement barn.
For Ceva Animal Health to meet the demands of a rapidly growing global market, they required a new facility which can produce in compliance with various international regulations for their existing and future clients.
Maple Reinders undertook the Phase 2 and 3 extensions to their existing facility in Calgary. Which included construction of the 134,000 SF freezer/cold storage warehouse utilized reinforced concrete strip footings and pads, structural steel, insulated metal panels, SBS roofing.
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The University of Guelph Dairy Research Facility stands as a cornerstone for innovative dairy research in Canada. With its impressive size of 170,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art building fosters collaboration among diverse disciplines, benefiting students and faculty from multiple departments. The facility not only meets the educational and training needs of the dairy sector but also serves as a research hub addressing challenges faced by the industry.
This unique facility features a range of specialized infrastructure, including a special needs barn, a milking house equipped with a rotary milking parlor, and various barns for different stages of a cow's lifecycle. The design includes advanced features such as two concrete manure tanks and a metabolic research facility, all integral to maximizing research outputs while ensuring animal welfare. By housing around 600 cows, the facility plays a crucial role in hands-on education and experiential learning for students in agricultural and veterinary sciences.
The Americold Phase 4 project represents a significant expansion in cold storage capacity for the logistics sector, catering specifically to the needs of refrigerated food supply chains. The project encompasses innovative design solutions to optimize space utilization while maintaining stringent temperature controls essential for preserving product quality. This facility meets the growing demands of both local and international markets, ensuring efficient operations across the board.
This expansion is not only about increasing cold storage space but also enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technology and infrastructure. The facility incorporates cutting-edge automation systems that streamline warehousing processes, reducing handling times and improving overall productivity. As a result, it positions Americold as a leader in the cold chain logistics industry, able to meet evolving customer demands effectively.