Dietrich Orchards

For six generations, Dietrich Orchards has built a reputation in the apple industry through hard work, family values, and a willingness to evolve. Now, this family-owned business is investing in its future with a 42,400-square-foot expansion designed to support the next 10 to 15 years of growth and bring some of the world's most advanced apple packaging technology to West Michigan.

With an aggressive construction timeline and custom-designed packaging equipment requiring precise building specifications, Dietrich needed a construction partner who could align the construction process with its operational goals. The building itself required precise coordination, with equipment operating within inches of columns, specific drainage requirements, and carefully designed transitions between temperature-controlled storage rooms and the packaging facility.

Working alongside Butler Manufacturing, our team collaborated with Dietrich early in preconstruction to ensure the building design accounted for the facility's specialized equipment and operational requirements. Equally important was understanding how Dietrich wanted to execute the project. With decades of industry relationships and significant self-performing capabilities, they didn't need a partner to manage everything. They needed one who could complement their strengths and take the lead on concrete, pre-engineered metal building construction, and roofing.

Throughout construction, close coordination between Dietrich, our team, and trade partners was essential to keeping the project moving. With an aggressive construction timeline and specialized building requirements, our team relied on transparent communication, collaborative problem-solving, and creative scheduling solutions to navigate challenges and complete the building, allowing Dietrich to continue preparing the facility for its next generation of equipment.

For Dietrich Orchards, the expansion represents another significant investment in the future of its family-owned business. With technology expected to attract growers and industry leaders from around the world, the facility is positioned to become a destination for innovation in apple packaging while supporting the continued growth of Michigan's agricultural industry.