Performance Food Group Plans Additions for Georgia Food Distribution Facility


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Thu. August 6th, 2015 - by Melissa De Leon Chavez

RICHMOND, VA - Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) is expanding its production capabilities in Georgia with newly-released plans for additions to its current distribution facility.

“We’re excited about our future prospects and looking forward to continuing growth,” Danny Berry, Regional President, Performance Foodservice ‒ Milton’s, said in a press release. “We live and work in a great area and remain committed to growing our business in Georgia and the surrounding states.”

Officials break ground on company expansion in Oakwood. (Photo Source: AccessWDUN)

The company currently plans to add a new 174,000-square foot building to its current facility, which will be built on an adjacent, 43-acre property. The new building will include:

  • Freezer
  • Meat cutting operation
  • Maintenance areas
  • Space for fleet operations
  • Conversion of the existing freezer into a three-zone cooler section

This new plan is to accommodate Milton’s growth, according to President & CEO of PFG’s Performance Foodservice business segment Dave Flitman.

Dave Flitman, President & CEO, Business Segment, PFG’s Performance Foodservice“We are proud of our Milton’s team, which has done a great job growing their customer base with both multi-unit and independent restaurants over the past several years,” Flitman stated in the release. “This expansion will enable them to continue to grow well into the future.”

Photo Source: Manous Design

Performance Foodservice ‒ Milton’s has a wide customer base primarily across Georgia, Alabama, North and South Carolina. This includes:

  • Local and multi-chain restaurants
  • Country clubs
  • Daycare centers
  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Nursing homes
  • Correctional facilities

Though the groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday, August 6th, the facility is not expected to be completed and operational until some time in 2016.

Performance Food Group, Inc.