Bridgestone Plant Expansion
Bridgestone Plant Expansion
Expanding a fully operational plant
Magil completed the expansion of Bridgestone’s tire manufacturing plant in Joliette, adding two industrial areas dedicated to extrusion and tire storage. Located at the rear of the existing building, the new facilities support the site’s production activities and logistical needs.
The scope also included an outdoor container parking area and the renovation of an employee rest area. All work was completed without interrupting production.
Key features | Integrating new and existing facilities
The 72 550 sq.ft. (6,740 m²) expansion includes production and storage areas, loading docks and garage doors. The work required connections to the existing building envelope and the plant’s mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Coordination of specialized industrial systems and fire-rated assemblies was also a key technical requirement.
Health and safety | Prevention tailored to an industrial environment
Magil implemented a prevention program tailored to site-specific risks and client requirements. Worker orientations, daily inspections, audits and toolbox talks supported ongoing monitoring of working conditions.
A project-specific emergency response plan was developed with plant personnel, local emergency services and the health and safety committee, defining responsibilities and response and evacuation procedures.
Construction challenges | Keeping production running
Maintaining manufacturing operations was the project’s primary challenge. Carefully phased work, controlled access and ongoing coordination with Bridgestone personnel enabled construction to proceed while production continued.
The simultaneous movement of plant employees, construction workers, heavy vehicles and goods required careful planning. Separate routes and clearly marked temporary access roads were established, with traffic control personnel stationed at crossings and shared areas.
Protecting facilities | Safeguarding production areas
Construction activities had to prevent dust, fumes, water and other contaminants from entering sensitive manufacturing areas. Isolated buffer zones, transition vestibules and filtration equipment, where required, helped protect the facilities. Particular attention was also paid to noise, vibration and connections to existing systems.
Coordination | Two concurrent construction projects
Another expansion project was underway nearby at the same time. Magil worked with the adjacent construction team to coordinate shared access, logistics and interfaces between the projects while maintaining safe conditions for construction and production activities.
