COZZINI
CLIENT
COZZINI BROS.
ARCHITECT / DESIGN TEAM
DESIGNHAUS / NEVILLE ENGINEERING
PROJECT TYPE
MANUFACTURING / TENANT IMPROVEMENT
LOCATION
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS
SIZE
24,000
SQUARE FEET
PROJECT DETAILS
Project Overview
Cozzini Bros. partnered with Blue Water Builders to transform a 24,000 SF facility into a highly specialized knife sharpening and processing operation with a new build-to-suit office environment. The project combined a complete office reconstruction with extensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure designed around Cozzini’s specialized production process.
Project Highlights
Complete demolition and reconstruction of the existing office area to create a new build-to-suit office suite, restrooms, repair areas, and support spaces.
Extensive production infrastructure to support Cozzini’s conveyor-based knife sharpening operation, including approximately 77 power and conduit circuits serving conveyors and specialized equipment.
Custom trench drain and sump system incorporating magnetic filtration to capture metal shavings before process wastewater is discharged.
Large-scale water softening and distribution systems installed to meet the specific requirements of the sharpening process.
Significant HVAC upgrades including three new rooftop units, relocation of two existing units, and five exhaust fans with specialty stainless-steel flue piping designed to handle hot steam exhaust from production.
Comprehensive electrical upgrades including five new electrical panels, three new transformers, and distribution throughout the production and office areas.
Warehouse improvements including a durable epoxy flooring system, production racking, fire protection modifications, equipment protection, and supporting infrastructure.
The completed facility integrates a high-volume production operation with the complex infrastructure required to support Cozzini’s specialized sharpening process. Through close coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and production systems, Blue Water Builders delivered a facility designed around the client's equipment and workflow while creating a modern office environment to support its team and continued growth.
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