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title: "Bernick's: Beverage Distribution Warehouse"
description: Rice Companies completed a design-build warehouse and freezer facility for Bernick’s featuring storage, racking, and office space.
image: https://ricecompanies.com/hubfs/Bernicks%20Warehouse_01.jpg
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# Bernick's: Beverage Distribution Warehouse

![Exterior of warehouse and freezer distribution facility with loading docks, constructed by Rice Companies](https://ricecompanies.com/hubfs/Bernicks%20Warehouse_01.jpg)

Rice Companies served as the design-build contractor for Bernick’s new warehouse, freezer, and office facility to support expanded distribution operations. The project included warehouse storage and racking systems, freezer and deep freezer construction, and integrated temperature-controlled environments. A dedicated office area was constructed with private offices, workstations, a break room, and restrooms to support daily staff operations. The completed facility improves storage capacity, operational efficiency, and workforce functionality.

LOCATION: Waite Park, MN

SIZE: 37,000 Sq. Ft.

PROJECT TYPE: New Construction

## GALLERY

- ![Interior mezzanine view of warehouse racking systems at Bernick’s Vending facility, constructed by Rice Companies.](https://ricecompanies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bernicks%20Warehouse_78.jpg?width=2700&height=1800&name=Bernicks%20Warehouse_78.jpg)
- ![Interior office workspace with cubicles inside the Bernick’s Vending facility, constructed by Rice Companies.](https://ricecompanies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bernicks%20Warehouse_15-1.jpg?width=3800&height=2533&name=Bernicks%20Warehouse_15-1.jpg)
- ![Aerial exterior view of the Bernick’s Vending warehouse and loading docks in Waite Park, constructed by Rice Companies.](https://ricecompanies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024_2063_RICE-Co-Bernicks_YuppyPhoto.jpg?width=1080&height=607&name=2024_2063_RICE-Co-Bernicks_YuppyPhoto.jpg)

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