Client

Airstream logo
THE $40 MILLION

facility supports improved product quality and increased production

Greenfield Production Expansion

01 Challenge

BHDP was enlisted by Airstream to develop a site and facility master plan allowing this iconic American brand to increase production and meet the global demand for their distinctively designed and easily recognizable travel trailers, which have been hand-crafted and assembled exclusively at their Jackson Center, OH, production and manufacturing facility for over fifty years.

02 Solution

Alongside Airstream’s leadership team, BHDP explored concepts and phasing strategies to expand their existing production facility as well as concepts for a new Greenfield campus. Ultimately, Airstream decided to design and construct a new travel trailer production facility on a 50-acre Greenfield site only minutes away from their current home.

Sketches of Airstream's new lobby

Quick Facts

Size 715,000 SF

Location Jackson Center, OH

Completion Date 2018

Airstream began operating in Jackson Center, OH, in 1952. Their story began there, and it will continue there.

This expansion is just another example of Airstream’s long-standing commitment to continuous innovation, quality control, and its "Made in America" philosophy.

The enhanced Jackson Center facility supports improved product quality, enables increased production, and improves experiences for Airstream associates, customers, and visitors.

Airstream continues to embrace their rich history even as they move into the future.

 

 

“This new facility will give us the room to build and innovate quality products, all while maintaining the hand-made craftsmanship that makes Airstream an American icon.”

Bob Wheeler, Airstream President & CEO
Entrance for Heritage Center

Heritage Center

Airstream’s current Jackson Center facility has long been a popular destination for Airstream owners and other tourists seeking a glimpse inside the company’s hand-made manufacturing process. The new Heritage Center enhances those visits with exhibits illustrating the company’s 87 years of inspiring adventure and drives regional tourism in nearby communities. 

Multiple Airstreams are shown being worked on by employees

Training Center

A state-of-the-art training center in the new facility provides Airstream and dealer associates with a hands-on shop floor environment for earning certifications, learning new skills, and mastering new production and maintenance techniques.