From the Ground Up: L&W Industries LLC

3850 E. Mustard Way

Owner/developer: L&W Industries LLC
General contractor: Rich Kramer Construction Inc.
Architect: R.E. Werner Architect LLC
Engineers: Heithaus Engineering & Associates Inc., civil; Tom Edelman Engineering, structural; and Smith-Goth Engineering Inc., mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 47,000 square feet
Estimated cost: $2.1 million
Lender: Commerce Bank
Estimated completion: Aug. 31
Project description: Springfield-based railroad signal products manufacturer L&W Industries is relocating to the Partnership Industrial Center from 3149 E. Chestnut Expressway. Lowell Thomas, a project manager with Rich Kramer Construction, said the company is erecting a pre-engineered metal building that is expandable. It includes manufacturing and design space, as well as offices. The move would bring three L&W operations and 50 employees under one roof.