Green Bay Converting Restores Facility After March Fire
The manufacturer is phasing production back into its Larsen Road site as it rebuilds from a 2026 roof collapse and fire.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Green Bay Converting began restoring operations at its Larsen Road facility in July 2026, following a fire caused by a blizzard-induced roof collapse on March 16. The company is currently executing a multi-year recovery plan to return to full production capacity.
Why it matters
Business operators in the manufacturing and industrial sectors face significant recovery timelines when weather-related infrastructure failures force multi-stage remediation efforts. This case demonstrates the extended impact on operational capacity that follows a catastrophic roof failure during a severe winter event.
The recovery process involves facility cleaning, equipment remediation, and new warehouse construction scheduled over an approximately 20-month period ending in late 2027. This timeline follows the March 16 fire that occurred after a blizzard caused a structural roof collapse.
The players
Green Bay Converting
A manufacturing company operating a facility on Larsen Road in Green Bay.
The details
The facility restoration began with site cleaning and equipment assessment, which concluded in June 2026. Following these remediation efforts, the company began the phased reintroduction of production in July. Concurrent construction on the site includes pouring a new foundation for a replacement warehouse, which the company expects to complete by the second half of 2027.
Timeline
March 16, 2026: Fire occurs at the Green Bay Converting facility.
June 2026: Cleaning and equipment remediation efforts finish.
July 2026: Production phase-in begins.
Late 2027: Company target for full facility recovery.
Market Landscape
This recovery marks a significant industrial event for the local area, reminiscent of the 1999 Leicht Warehouse fire. The ongoing reconstruction highlights the extended operational challenges inherent in rebuilding after a major facility failure.
Business owners should review structural maintenance plans to ensure roofs can withstand extreme winter snow loads that may lead to catastrophic failures. Future operational capacity should also account for long-term construction lead times if equipment or warehouse space is compromised.
The takeaway
The restoration project underscores the importance of having comprehensive disaster recovery insurance and clear protocols for phased production restarts. Operators should document all remediation costs and construction milestones to manage long-term recovery projections effectively.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wbay.
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