Every day, WIELAND and its valued sub-contractors are on the front lines of constructing buildings to bring you products, services, and comforts to improve your life. This week, National Construction Appreciation Week, we salute our employees, partners, and material suppliers who make it happen across the United States.
On September 9, WIELAND staged its Annual All-In-Fall-In (AIFI) event. During the AIFI, employees from all three offices and numerous job sites gathered in person and over Zoom to celebrate projects completed in the past 12 months. The event also provided an opportunity to celebrate personal milestones such as promotions, marriages, and babies. WIELAND is proud of its achievements in 2024 and looks forward to an exciting 2025!
WIELAND is proud to announce two well-deserved promotions: Julie Lucas has been promoted to Corporate Compliance Manager after serving as a Project Accountant since 2015. Her dedication to setting high standards has made her an integral part of WIELAND’s success, and she will use that same ability to audit WIELAND’s daily operations.
Tyler Buxton, formerly a Site Superintendent, has been named Project Manager. Tyler joined WIELAND in 2013 and has consistently shown strong leadership and dedication to both his team and the projects he oversees.
Congratulations to both on these significant milestones!
WIELAND is making significant progress on the Teal Jones Sawmill in Plain Dealing, LA. The mill, which will be housed within 138,000 SF of buildings on a 200+ acre site just north of Shreveport, was originally operational in Canada before being disassembled and transported by truck to LA. Once completed, the mill is projected to produce 300M board feet of specialized lumber annually. Additionally, the byproducts from the lumber will be sold to pulp and pellet plants. Construction began in January 2022, with completion anticipated this fall.
Happy Labor Day from WIELAND! Today, WIELAND celebrates the hard work and dedication of its incredible team and all the workers who make a difference on-site and in the office. Happy Labor Day!
Construction is progressing rapidly on the Sofidel project in Circleville, OH. Sofidel, a global tissue company headquartered in Italy, has invested $185M to expand its operations with a 500,000 SF addition. The original facility, which opened in 2018, experienced a surge in demand for Sofidel’s tissue products during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, leading to the need for expansion. WIELAND started construction in Q1 2024 and is expected to complete the 500,000 SF expansion in Q1 2025.
WIELAND would like to thank its 2024 summer intern class: Chloe Scholten (Michigan State); Ellis Tompkins (Louisiana State); Haden Getchell (Hope College); Luke Krol (University of North Florida); Mitch Mills (Michigan State); Ryan Madalinski (Michigan State); Tyson Kizzia (Louisiana State). You are the future of our industry and we are grateful for your summer service!
Sailing through August and celebrating anniversaries! Congratulations to all the WIELAND employees who are marking a career milestone this month!
Join WIELAND in celebrating Olivia Brault’s well-deserved promotion! Since joining WIELAND in 2021 as an Assistant Project Manager, Olivia has shown incredible dedication and skill. She has recently been promoted to Project Manager, directing the Arq, Inc. facility expansion in Coushatta, LA. Congratulations, Olivia, and thank you for all your hard work!
Another day, another concrete pour in Louisiana! This time, the WIELAND team gathered for another early morning at the Arq, Inc. facility expansion in Coushatta, LA. Founded in 1997, ADA and Advanced Emissions Solutions (ADES) would later buy the Coushatta plant, which still is the largest and most automated carbon manufacturing facility in North America. In 2023, ADA acquired Arq and rebranded as Arq. Inc., a global leader in environmental technology and sustainability.
The foundation of the new facility totaled 1,090 yds of concrete, serving as the base for a 98-ton steel tower to be placed later. WIELAND began work on the project in January and is set to complete the facility in early 2025.
Teeing off and making connections – WIELAND proudly sponsored the 2024 Capital Area Manufacturing Council (CAMC) golf outing, where business meets the green! CAMC is dedicated to advancing the manufacturing sector in the Lansing area, offering networking opportunities, professional development, and advocacy for local manufacturers. Events like the annual golf outing help build these valuable connections and support industry growth in Lansing.
On Friday, August 9, WIELAND hosted its annual Bring-Your-Kid-to-Work-Day, filling the home office with excitement and joy. Employees’ children enjoyed a fun-filled day, featuring activities like cookie decorating and meeting Michigan State’s mascot, Sparty. They also got a hands-on glimpse into their parents’ work lives. The event was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen WIELAND’s family bonds, creating memories. We’re already looking forward to next year!
WIELAND has officially completed two Consumers Credit Union locations in Mid-Michigan. The first branch is off of US-127 on Lake Lansing Road, next to the Eastwood Towne Center. The second branch is situated on Grand River Avenue east of the Michigan State University campus. Each branch spans 2,217 SF and offers in-person financial support enhanced by TellerPlus+ technology, which extends service hours for better member assistance. Both branches broke ground in 2023 and were completed earlier this year.
