La Colombe Expansion

Project Title: La Colombe Expansion
Location: Norton Shores, Michigan
Description of Work: Construction Materials Testing, Laboratory Testing
Value: $567 M
Managing Office: Muskegon

The expansion of La Colombe’s production facilities in Norton Shores represents a landmark capital investment for Muskegon County’s industrial sector. Following the brand’s acquisition by Chobani, this $567 million multi-phase construction project is designed to scale the site into a premier national manufacturing and R&D hub.

Strategic Objectives

• Capacity Expansion: The project adds over 200,000 square feet of specialized production space, significantly increasing throughput for the brand’s ready-to-drink product lines.

• Economic Impact: Beyond the 337 new jobs projected for the region, the expansion secures the retention of hundreds of existing positions, stabilizing the local labor market.

• Infrastructure Synergy: The construction is supported by a $64 million regional wastewater upgrade, reflecting a successful public-private partnership aimed at long-term industrial sustainability.

• Construction Material Testing
• Laboratory Testing