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Structural Solutions Since 1963

Dunn-Edwards Paints Manufacturing & Distribution

INDUSTRIAL,

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GALLERY

DETAILS

Dunn-Edwards Manufacturing & Distribution Facility with Retail Store began with the purchase of a giant warehouse in 2009 for $12 million. Then they spent $21 million on additions and renovations. Dunn-Edwards consolidated its manufacturing and distribution operations and opened the first LEED Gold manufacturing facility in the world. Energy calculations on the new plant show a 50% reduction over its two existing operations. It was custom designed to be the greenest and most efficient in the coatings industry.

At one end of the plant, engineers in a large lab develop paints and work on improving them. Nearby, outside the lab, workers mix the powders and liquids for water-based paint in giant tanks. In another area, machines move pails and 5-gallon buckets that are filled, capped and then packaged in a plastic seal that can be recycled. Workers operate the machinery, which handles the bulk of the heavy lifting.

Many Dunn-Edwards’ manufacturing processes are unique to the coatings industry, and a majority of the equipment is customized to precise specifications. The facility has 23 bulk storage fiberglass tanks; each is 20 feet tall and up to 15 feet in diameter. Larger tanks can hold up to 26,000 gallons.

Dunn-Edwards is considered one of the most environmentally-friendly paint manufacturers and an industry leader in eco-efficient principles – all part of its Greener by Design® philosophy.

 

BUILDING FEATURES

  • New Mezzanine for Manufacturing
  • Product Development
  • Quality-Control Laboratories
  • Distribution Center
  • High Bay Racking with In Line Fire Suppression System
  • Hazardous Material Containment
  • Retail Store Outlet
  • Executive & Engineering Offices
  • Conference Space
  • IT Support Space
  • Breakroom
  • Fitness Center
  • 100% Automated Facility

 

US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL LEED RATING

  • Certification Level: Gold

 

STRUCTURAL SERVICES

  • Comprehensive structural systems designed using 3D structural modeling software
  • Value engineering
  • Construction administration
  • Special structural inspections

 

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOR INTERIORS & MEZZANINES

  • Gravity System: Steel Frame
  • Lateral System: Steel Braced Frames

SQUARE FOOTAGE

Existing: 351,000
Renovation: 40,000
Addition: 37,300

LOCATION

520 S. 67th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043

Award of Merit Industrial/Manufacturing | Dunn-Edwards

ENR Southwest 2011 Awards

OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 7:00am – Noon
CARUSO TURLEY SCOTT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
1215 W Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 200 | Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480.774.1700
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