BE&K was selected as the design-builder for a cutting-edge 519,000 sf cGMP cold storage facility tailored for the Life Sciences industry, situated near Wilmington International Airport (ILM). This expansive project is set to feature various storage solutions, including cold storage, freezer storage, and ambient storage, alongside office spaces and support areas. The development also encompasses comprehensive site work optimizing logistics, including the construction of roads and walkways, surface parking, and direct connectivity to ILM’s taxiway. This facility is expected to support the growing demands of the Life Sciences sector, leveraging its proximity to ILM to enhance global distribution efficiency.
To learn more about this transformative initiative and its potential impact on the global life sciences supply chain, we encourage you to read the full press release: Enabled by a $1.5B Commitment, Frontier Scientific Solutions Unveils Plans for a Global Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Gateway Dedicated for Life Sciences Supply Chain at Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
We are thrilled to announce this transformative partnership with the airports at Wilmington and Shannon, enabled by GID’s investment. Our initiative disrupts the life science supply chain market – promoting zero product losses, increasing sustainability, and directly saving lives – and it marks the first step in Frontier’s goal to become the market-leading solutions provider.
— Steve Uebele, CEO of Frontier Scientific Solutions