Industrial Building in Valley City, North Dakota

Sunward Steel was the proud fabricator and supplier of this pre-engineered metal building in Valley City, North Dakota, in October of 2009.

Currently, it serves as an industrial building for Healthy Food Ingredients (formerly known as PurTech), a thriving, North Dakota-based purveyor of flax, purple corn, high-end oils and related organic fare. Tucked comfortably in the heart of flax-growing country, this metal industrial facility provides ample room for food production and ingredient storage while providing an exceedingly durable and secure headquarters that holds its own despite North Dakota’s often harsh, unpredictable climate patterns.

Healthy Choices From the Nation’s Heartland

Healthy Food Ingredients’ expansive production facility allows for the continued growth of the company and the increased production of its key products, among them grains, ancient grains, soybeans and Suntava purple corn, among others. The large-scale food manufacturer works with a broad list of dedicated farmers to ensure quality control and consistency in terms of color, flavor, texture and taste, working in conjunction with them in an effort to make healthy foods more accessible globally.

The 13th-largest city in North Dakota, Valley City sits within Barnes County, in the southeastern part of the state. The community is home to Valley City State University, and it lies about 35 miles east of Jamestown, North Dakota, and about 20 miles east of Urbana.

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Building Specifications

Crafted from high-end steel components, Healthy Food Ingredients’ industrial headquarters stands 80’x110’x26/31’ in size and features an open, clear-span design that makes for an efficient, easy-to-navigate work environment. Overhead, a rugged, 24-guage seam roof comprised of Galvalume metal panels guards against corrosion and offers a .75:12 roof pitch, and it also features gutters and downspouts, which divert water away from the facility’s foundation, preventing damage.

The steel industrial facility also features (11) framed openings ranging in terms of size and function, and these include (5) 3070 openings enclosing (5) 3070 walk doors, (3) 12’x12’ openings enclosing (3) 12’x12’ overhead doors, (1) 16’x14’ opening harboring (1) 16’x14’ overhead door, (1) 8’x9’ opening equipped with (1) 8’x9’ overhead door, and finally, (1) 15’x15’ opening enclosing (1) 15’x15’ overhead door. The various openings ensure easy accessibility for workers and numerous options for moving goods in and out of the production space.

In addition to the unmatched strength steel construction provides, a 90-mph wind load and a 31.5-pound snow load further enhance durability given the climate demands of Valley City and the surrounding region.