Greiner Bio-One

Greiner Bio-one Vacuette North America has established itself as the number one supplier of innovative plastic medical sample collection products. This division serves hospitals, blood banks, doctors and industrial clients, and saw a need to expand their existing facility to accommodate their need for additional manufacturing space. The expansion includes a Level 3 polish slab-on-grade, relocation of the HVAC equipment, mezzanine for future office space, and precast exterior. The structural steel frame includes an 80' span to accommodate two overhead cranes for manufacturing operations.

This addition for Greiner BioOne consists of an independent structural steel frame with open web bar joists clad in insulated precast concrete panels.

Inside, a 15,000-SF mezzanine features executive office areas on the upper level and lab areas with clean room spaces below. Air quality is extremely important in the manufacturing areas; therefore, the HVAC system works with a system of air lock chambers. High-speed air curtains maintain tight control over air pressure, humidification, particulate matter, and temperature in the manufacturing and lab spaces. 

Special coordination and construction measures were needed to perform work inside the existing area, as the plant remained full operation during construction.