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Novae LLC.

Trailer Manufacturing Facility – Advanced Production Campus

Novae Manufacturing Facility | Industrial Steel Building
Markle, Indiana

For Novae Corp., Western Steel Buildings — in collaboration with Michael Kinder & Sons Construction — engineered and delivered a massive, 142,035 sq. ft. trailer manufacturing facility. The facility is a modular complex of six interconnected pre-engineered metal buildings with varying roof lines to support heavy-duty manufacturing, assembly, and production workflows. Western Steel’s solution accommodated specialized production requirements — including heavy crane and monorail systems — while still delivering on durability, structural performance, and efficient build timelines.

Project Scope & Scale

  • Use: Trailer manufacturing facility (industrial production)
  • Total Building Size: 142,035 sq. ft.
  • Structure Configuration: Six modular pre-engineered metal buildings interlinked to function as a single production campus
  • Roof & Building Types: Mixed roof-line construction — including gable, single-slope, and lean-to structures to accommodate different production zones.
  • Interior Clearance / Height: 30′ vertical clearance to support overhead cranes and material handling systems.
  • Special Systems: Heavy-duty structural support for multiple cranes, monorail crane system, and rooftop mechanical units.

Key Challenges

  • Designing a building that could support heavy manufacturing loads, overhead cranes, and monorail systems without compromising structural integrity.
  • Integrating multiple building modules with different roof types into a seamless, unified facility while maintaining manufacturing workflow.
  • Ensuring sufficient vertical clearance and open interior space required for large equipment and assembly operations.
  • Coordinating mechanical, crane, and rooftop load requirements with structural design to accommodate both operational and maintenance demands.

Solution / Approach

  • Delivered a modular, multi-building solution: six pre-engineered metal buildings connected to function as a single, comprehensive manufacturing campus — enabling flexibility and future expansion.
  • Engineered clear-span interiors with 30′ clearance and robust structural framing to support multiple overhead cranes and heavy manufacturing loads.
  • Mixed roof-line design (gable, single-slope, lean-to) tailored to different functional zones — optimizing production flow, mechanical systems placement, and building performance.
  • Incorporated structural reinforcements and load-capacity planning to support rooftop units, crane systems, and long-term industrial wear and tear.

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Unique Features

  • Massive 142,035 sq. ft. manufacturing campus built as modular, interlinked pre-engineered metal buildings.
  • Custom mixed roof architecture (gable, single-slope, lean-to) — tailored for the varied needs of manufacturing, assembly, and finishing processes.
  • High-clearance (30′) open-span design supporting multiple cranes and monorail systems for heavy material handling.
  • Scalable building solution — modular layout allows for future expansion or reconfiguration without major redesign.
  • Durable steel construction optimized for heavy industrial loads and long-term operational reliability.

Building Specifications

  • Structure: Pre-engineered steel building system
  • Total Area: 142,035 sq. ft.
  • Building Configuration: Six interconnected modules (gable, single-slope, lean-to)
  • Clear Interior Height: 30′
  • Interior Systems: Heavy-duty overhead crane and monorail systems (including 15-ton, 5-ton, and 2-ton cranes)
  • Roof System: Standing-seam roof (or comparable high-performance roof design) designed for mechanical load integration and weather resistance

Sustainability / Compliance

  • Pre-engineered components and modular design accelerate construction, reducing waste and on-site labor demands.
  • Steel building envelope supports durability, recyclability, and long-term service life.
  • Clear-span design allows flexible re-use or reconfiguration, reducing need for future rebuilds.
  • Engineered to meet industrial building standards for safety, crane load capacity, and operational code compliance.

Results & Benefits

  • Delivered a large-scale, heavy-duty manufacturing facility capable of supporting complex trailer production workflows.
  • Achieved rapid construction through modular pre-engineered design, enabling quicker startup for production operations.
  • Provided flexibility, scalability, and durability — key for Novae’s long-term manufacturing success and capacity growth.
  • Enabled safe, efficient material handling and production flow with high-clear ceilings and robust structural design.

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