McKinstry Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its Manufacturing Facility in Spokane, WA 

A new 68,000 sq. ft. facility will enhance McKinstry’s manufacturing capabilities, including modular and comprehensive prefabrication

On February 8th, 2024, McKinstry hosted a grand opening ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in Spokane, Washington. The event was attended by various business leaders in the area, including McKinstry’s CEO Dean Allen, McKinstry VP of Mechanical Construction Thomas Tellefson and Greater Spokane Inc.’s CEO Alisha Benson, along with other community members, partners and employees.

The new facility, located at 9470 W 21^st Ave, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that will enable McKinstry to produce prefabricated and modular components for its projects across the country. The shop produces sheet metal, piping and plumbing materials and systems by union professionals, continuing a long history of trusted union partnerships in the Spokane area, and is designed around our Zero-Carbon Future goal, operating as an all-electric facility with EV infrastructure for electric fleet vehicles.

During the ceremony, the speakers highlighted the benefits of the new facility for the Spokane community, the construction industry, and the environment:

• “We are thrilled to open this manufacturing facility in Spokane, a city that has a long and proud history of manufacturing and innovation. This facility will help us lower construction costs, provide certainty in construction schedules and achieve our zero carbon goal. It will also create more jobs and opportunities for the local workforce and economy.” —Thomas Tellefson, Vice President, Mechanical New Construction, McKinstry

• “McKinstry has been a valued partner of Greater Spokane Incorporated for many years, and we are excited to see them expand their presence and impact in our region. This facility is not only a testament to McKinstry’s leadership and vision in the construction industry, but also a demonstration of their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. They are setting an example for other businesses to follow and contribute to our shared goal of making Spokane a better place to live, work, and play.” —Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Inc.

• “This facility is more than a fabrication shop; it is a fully featured manufacturing facility that will advance our workflow and capabilities. We are operating more and more like manufacturers, using smart models, 3D printing, laser cutting and assembly line kitting for each of our projects. We are twice as efficient, more sustainable, safer and delivering higher quality than ever before. This space is essential in our effort to decarbonize the built environment through Action for Impact. We are making manufacturing a mainstay in construction while creating good buildings and even better jobs for Spokane and beyond.” —Dean Allen, CEO and Chairman of McKinstry

The grand opening ceremony also featured a tour of the facility, where the guests could see the equipment and processes that McKinstry uses to produce its prefabricated and modular components. One of the examples showcased was an equipment skid for a mechanical control unit, which can be assembled and tested in the facility before being shipped to the project site. This reduces the installation time, labor and waste on site and ensures a higher level of quality and performance.

McKinstry’s new manufacturing facility in Spokane is a milestone in the company’s history and a sign of its future direction. It reflects McKinstry’s dedication to innovation, excellence and impact in the construction industry and the communities it serves. It also represents a significant investment in the Spokane region, which will benefit from the jobs, revenue and environmental benefits that the facility will generate. McKinstry is proud to be a part of the Spokane community and looks forward to many more years of collaboration and growth.

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