The Tippmann Group headquarters being constructed at Clinton Street and Wallen Road will be more than 60% larger than its existing office space and should support the company the next 40 years, its top executive said today.

After a ceremonial groundbreaking, John Tippmann Jr. estimated the investment for the 47,000-square-foot building will be at least $25 million. Construction is already under way.

Tippmann said he has worked in four corporate offices during his 38-year tenure with Tippmann Group, a cold storage warehousing company.

The first offices were housed in 3,000 square feet. Over time, the headquarters staff has worked in 6,000, 8,000 and currently 18,000 square feet, but is using two buildings in an industrial park.

Tippmann said he looks forward to having the team under one

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