A M King completed design and construction of its fourth major project for Cheney Brothers Inc. The 386,047-sf refrigerator/freezer distribution facility in Florence, S.C., includes 45 loading docks, a Cheney Express and the largest culinary kitchen the company has developed to date. 

Part of Performance Food Group, Cheney Brothers' first location in South Carolina, the Florence facility is located on nearly 50 acres in the Pee Dee Commerce City East Industrial Park. The new distribution center provides means for the broadline distributor to significantly expand its reach in the region.

“It’s simple when you partner with best-in-class companies,” said Mike Turner, Cheney Brothers’ Florence facility president. “It’s been a pleasure working with A M King over the years while they have helped us grow our footprint here in the Carolinas with the best buildings in the industry. We truly appreciate their professionalism, attention to detail, and the commitment to excellence throughout this project. We know A M King and they know us. Relationship matters!”   

Warren Newell, Cheney Brothers’ Director of Development, stated, “I have worked with dozens of design-build and construction firms over the years, and I can honestly say that A M King is one of the finest. They designed and constructed a first-class distribution center for us in Florence, which will strengthen our ability to serve Southeast Atlantic coastal customers.”

A M King Vice President David Sawicki said, “We were thrilled to partner with Cheney Brothers to develop a facility of this magnitude and complexity. Our history of successful projects for CBI, along with our depth and breadth of food industry expertise, made this an ideal venture.” 

Regarding dairy products, the facility includes a five-degree, 90,095 square-foot-freezer, a portion of which houses a variety of ice cream products and flavors. It also features a 35-degree, 29,996-square-foot dairy/meat cooler, which houses creamer, sour cream, butter, butter cups, eggs, milk and cheese.

“We were thrilled to partner with Cheney Brothers to develop a facility of this magnitude and complexity. Our history of successful projects for CBI, along with our depth and breadth of food industry expertise, made this an ideal venture," A M King Vice President David Sawicki said.