Angry Orchard Cidery, NY
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, provided comprehensive materials testing and special inspections to support the construction of the Angry Orchard Cidery, helping verify quality and code compliance for this innovative cider production facility in Walden, New York.
Key Information
Project Name: Angry Orchard Cidery
Client: Angry Orchard
Location: Walden, NY
Services Provided: Construction Materials Testing, Laboratory Testing, Special Inspections
The Challenge
Building a Modern Cidery on a Historic Orchard
Located on a 100-year-old, 60-acre apple orchard in Walden, New York, the Angry Orchard Cidery development included the construction of a 15,000-square-foot, two-story, timber-framed cider house with a tasting room, creating a space where new cider recipes can be developed, tested, and shared before reaching the broader market.
The Walden facility serves as the company's center for innovation, where new cider varieties are developed and tested before being introduced to a broader market. As both a production facility and a destination for visitors, the project required construction that met the quality and safety expectations of an agricultural and industrial facility.
The Solution
Comprehensive Testing and Inspection Services in New York State
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, provided a full range of construction materials testing and special inspection services throughout the project to help verify compliance with project specifications and applicable building code requirements.
Our team worked alongside the project team to evaluate site conditions, inspect structural components, and perform testing at critical stages of construction.
Services provided included:
- Soil compaction testing
- Bearing capacity inspection
- Reinforcing steel inspection
- Concrete testing and inspection
- Welding inspection
- Laboratory testing
- Building code special inspections
This comprehensive approach helped support quality control throughout construction, from site preparation and foundations to structural elements of the new cider production facility.
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, provided a full range of construction materials testing and special inspection services throughout the project to help verify compliance with project specifications and applicable building code requirements.
Our team worked alongside the project team to evaluate site conditions, inspect structural components, and perform testing at critical stages of construction.
Services provided included:
- Soil compaction testing
- Bearing capacity inspection
- Reinforcing steel inspection
- Concrete testing and inspection
- Welding inspection
- Laboratory testing
- Building code special inspections
This comprehensive approach helped support quality control throughout construction, from site preparation and foundations to structural elements of the new cider production facility.
The Results
Supporting Quality for an Innovative Production Facility
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, helped support the successful construction of a facility that has become an important destination within the Walden community.
Through comprehensive testing and inspection services, our team contributed to the quality verification of key structural and construction elements while supporting compliance with building code requirements.
Today, the Angry Orchard Cidery serves as both an operational cider production facility and a tasting destination, providing a space where new products are developed and visitors experience the company's commitment to innovation. The project demonstrates how thorough testing and inspection services can support the successful delivery of specialized agricultural and industrial facilities.
