We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution center in Salt Lake City, Utah! This facility marks a significant expansion of service to the western U.S. and Canada markets, and embodies our commitment to customer-focused improvements and sustainability.
The opening of our Salt Lake City plant represents the newest addition to our ongoing series of investments following our acquisition by Holcim in 2021, aimed at expanding our product lines and improving operations. With sustainability at the forefront, this LEED-certified green facility seamlessly blends materials from both the Holcim and Elevate portfolios into its construction and design. The state-of-the-art plant has the potential to triple the production capacity of Elevate ISOGARD™ polyiso insulation in the region and adds a production line for Elevate UNA-CLAD™ metal products – all to better serve our customers in the West. The Salt Lake City plant also serves as a distribution center, stocking every Elevate product line.
“The opening of this new facility is an exciting milestone as we continue to grow and focus on our valued customers, as well as a testament to the capabilities of our high-performing, innovative and sustainable products,” says Kristin Beck, President, Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems. “Our customers and people are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to providing positive experiences and quality products. This combined plant and distribution center represents the Elevate commitment to using our own premium and sustainable solutions in the construction of a new facility to enhance the services we provide to our customers.”
Prioritizing Customer Needs in the West
Positioned strategically with convenient access to local rail systems, our new facility is designed to streamline product distribution while minimizing environmental impact and boosting efficiency. This strategic advantage aims to enhance delivery times and product availability for our customers across the Western United States.
The facility’s roof includes Elevate UltraPly™ TPO roofing membrane, ISOGARD polyiso insulation, as well as SunWave™ skylights, creating a system that provides enhanced energy efficiency and durability that withstands the test of time. This roofing project was completed by Utah-based Redd Roofing, a long-standing Elevate Licensed Contractor and respected member of the Elevate Platinum Council and prestigious Hall of Fame.
A Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices
In addition to the Elevate roofing system, the design of the plant prioritizes sustainability at every stage and includes a variety of innovative building solutions from our parent company, Holcim, starting with the foundation. Holcim's FortiCem®, part of the ECOPlanet™ low-carbon cement portfolio, was used to significantly reduce the CO2 footprint in the footings, foundation, floors, and tilt panels of this new facility. This was the first and largest commercial project incorporating this new lower-impact cement in the Salt Lake City area. Walkways and loading docks throughout the plant were installed with anti-slip coatings from American Safety Technologies® and PolySpec® THIOKOL® primer, both part of the Holcim portfolio of building solutions. The plant is a certified LEED green building, establishing its status as a local benchmark for excellence in sustainable construction.
The Salt Lake City plant replaces the prior Elevate polyiso plant in West Valley City, Utah. To reduce waste and divert equipment from landfills, all existing equipment will be repurposed, sold, or recycled.
