Active Concepts Manufacturing Expansion & Facility Renovation

When Active Concepts, a manufacturer and supplier of cosmetic and personal care ingredients, expanded in the Charlotte, North Carolina, region, the company purchased a large facility requiring extensive renovation to support its evolving operations. Following a recommendation from a trusted source, Active Concepts selected Miles-McClellan Construction as a reliable partner to lead a multi-phase design/build renovation and upfit. The project involved transforming the facility to accommodate administrative offices, laboratory operations, product warehousing, manufacturing, and specialized chemical processing equipment.

Phase 1: Office & Laboratory Upfit (20,000 sq ft)

• Construction of new offices and a laboratory for quality-control testing
• Completed two weeks ahead of schedule

Phase 2: Production & Warehousing Expansion (5,000 sq ft)

• Converted building into production and warehouse space for small-batch manufacturing
• Provided dedicated areas for production and inventory storage

Phase 3: Fragrance Production Facility (15,000 sq ft)

• Renovated space to support new fragrance product line with specialized manufacturing systems, including tanks, chillers, and other chemical processing equipment
• Complex piping, controls commissioning, and rigorous testing ensured the systems met operational and safety requirements

Throughout the project, Miles-McClellan’s flexibility, ingenuity, and commitment to collaboration helped keep the work moving efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality standards. The successful outcome demonstrates Miles-McClellan’s expertise in renovating and repurposing manufacturing facilities, particularly projects involving specialized production environments, laboratories, warehousing, and chemical processing operations.