A M King Completes Construction of Cheney Brothers’ Florence, SC Facility

Carolinas-based A M King, a national, fully integrated Design-Build firm, has completed its fourth major project for Cheney Brothers, Inc. The 386,047-sf refrigerator/freezer distribution facility in Florence, SC includes 45 loading docks, a Cheney Express and the largest culinary kitchen the company has developed to date. Florida-based Cheney Brothers has had a Carolinas presence since 2016 when it purchased Pate Dawson Co., thereby acquiring distribution and processing facilities in Statesville, NC and Greensboro, NC. Founded in 1925, Cheney Brothers is now part of Performance Food Group. Cheney Brothers’ Florence Facility Cheney Brothers’ first location in South Carolina, the Florence facility is located on nearly 50 acres in the Pee Dee Commerce City East Industrial Park — across I-95 from Buc-ee’s. The new distribution center provides means for the broadline distributor to significantly expand its reach in the region. “It’s simple when you partner with ‘best in class’ companies,” explained Mike Turner, Cheney Brothers’ Florence facility president. “It’s been a pleasure working with A M King over the years while they have helped us grow our footprint here in the Carolinas with the best buildings in the industry. We truly appreciate their professionalism, attention to detail, and the commitment to excellence throughout this project. We know A M King and they know us. Relationship matters!”    Warren Newell, Cheney Brothers’ Director of Development, stated, “I have worke...