Cascade Converting Plant Scappoose, Oregon

As part of master planning for the Scappoose Airport Industrial District, a new manufacturing plant and warehouse would be developed in the Airport Industrial Park. With two phases of development, the facility would be delivered on a compressed schedule.

Designing Around a Compressed Schedule for Manufacturing Site Development

Large raw paper rolls manufactured at Cascades’ site in St. Helens, Oregon, will be shipped to the warehouse, converted into various paper products, and then shipped to distributors. The warehouse has two phases of development: Phase 1 includes 290,000 square feet of light industrial and office space, and Phase 2 adds 300,000 square feet of warehouse and distribution center space. One of the significant challenges on this project was the compressed schedule. The equipment being used in the converting process was scheduled to arrive in just months after the design and permitting process began. Through a collaboration with the City of Scappoose and the State of Oregon, Otak teams were able to fast-track the design and construction process so that the equipment had a place to be stored upon arrival.