Production Structure

Expand manufacturing capacity with minimal disruption

Production Structures for Continuous Manufacturing and Industrial Growth

Growing production demands require manufacturing facilities designed to support the manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging, and production of goods, materials, components, and systems. Custom-engineered and manufactured in the USA, Big Top production structures create adaptable, weather-resistant environments that help manufacturers expand capacity, maintain efficient operations, and respond to changing production demands.

Serving manufacturers, industrial facilities, fabrication operations, and large-scale construction projects, our clear-span fabric structure system provides flexible manufacturing space that can be deployed quickly to increase production capacity while minimizing disruption to existing operations.

Built for Manufacturing Throughput

Successful manufacturing depends on efficient production flow, dependable work environments, and facilities that adapt as production demands increase. Big Top production structures create productive manufacturing spaces that help keep equipment, personnel, and production lines operating efficiently while minimizing disruption.

Features of Big Top’s fabric structure system include:

Rapid Installation, Minimal Site Preparation: Engineered for fast deployment with minimal foundation work and multiple anchoring options to accommodate a wide range of site conditions
Clear-Span Interiors: Wide-open workspaces maximize room for production equipment, overhead cranes, material handling systems, and workforce mobility
Weather-Resistant, Code-Compliant Performance: Industrial-strength, rip-resistant fabric combined with galvanized steel framing withstands demanding wind, snow, and environmental conditions
Fire-Resistant Fabric: NFPA-701 flame-retardant material self-extinguishes within three seconds, enhancing safety in high-risk environments
UV and Temperature Control: Blocks 99.95% of harmful UV-A and UV-B radiation to help maintain interiors up to 15°F cooler in summer and warmer in winter, while optional HVAC and insulation further enhance year-round comfort
Energy-Efficient, Naturally Lit Environment: Translucent fabric maximizes natural daylight to reduce lighting costs while creating a bright, productive interior environment

Keeping Production Moving

Manufacturing performance depends on smooth material flow, organized production areas, and the flexibility to respond to changing demand. Big Top production structures create efficient manufacturing facilities that support every stage of the production process, from raw material storage and work-in-progress (WIP) to quality control (QC), production support, equipment staging, and finished goods.

Clear-span interiors improve movement of personnel, forklifts, overhead cranes, and production equipment throughout the facility. Rapid installation allows manufacturers to bring additional production capacity online faster while minimizing disruption to existing operations.

Tailored to Your Manufacturing Process

Every manufacturing operation has unique equipment layouts, production methods, material handling requirements, and growth objectives. Big Top works with you to create production structures that support today’s manufacturing goals while providing the flexibility to adapt as production requirements evolve.

Typical applications include:

Production lines
Manufacturing facilities
Work-in-progress (WIP)
Quality control (QC)
Production expansion projects
Material handling operations
Finished goods staging
Raw material storage
Equipment integration
Industrial manufacturing support

Built to support both facility expansions and new manufacturing operations, these structures maximize throughput while supporting long-term operational growth.

Engineered for Advanced Manufacturing

Some manufacturing environments require more than a traditional industrial building. Big Top develops specialized production solutions that accommodate complex manufacturing processes, automated equipment, oversized machinery, and evolving production requirements.

Capabilities include:

Oversized Clear-Span Structures: Accommodate large production equipment, manufacturing cells, and overhead lifting systems
Telescopic and Rolling Cover Systems: Flexible, movable structures adapt to changing manufacturing processes, oversized production projects, and multiple work areas
Integrated Building Systems and Accessories: Integrates HVAC, lighting, ventilation, specialty doors, cranes, flooring, electrical service, and other application-specific features
Custom-Engineered Solutions: Tailored around production layouts, utilities, equipment requirements, and future expansion

The Big Top Production Structure Advantage

Big Top’s innovative fabric structure system combines custom engineering, premium materials, and turnkey installation to create production facilities that expand manufacturing capacity while providing a faster, more cost-effective alternative to conventional construction.