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[APPRO Development, Inc.](http://www.approdevelopment.com/design-build/general-contractor/) and [CERRON Commerical Properties, LLC](http://www.approdevelopment.com/real-estate/) are pleased to announce the official Imperial Plastics New Building Project Breaks Ground in Mankato MN on Thursday, August 1, 2013. Surrounded by family, employees, City of Mankato staff & board, Greater Mankato Chamber, financial, legal, real estate, building, architectural and accounting professionals, Imperial Plastics' owner, Norman Oberto, greeted the crowd and shared his vision for not just this new additional location for his business, but for the growth of his company. Mayor Anderson, City Manager, Pat Hentges, APPRO and CERRON's Jack Matasosky, and Jonathan Zierdt from the Greater Mankato Chamber rounded out the ceremony with words of esteem and gratitude at the occasion of the start of a new building in the City of Mankato's Eastwood Energy Center. This 124,368 square foot building will be the fourth, and largest, facility for Imperial Plastics in Minnesota. CERRON, commercial real estate broker, helped to secure the site for Imperial and APPRO is the acting design build contractor for this new and exciting project. - More details of the building project can be found on APPRO's Current Project Page, [HERE](http://www.approdevelopment.com/projects/mankato-new-warehouse-facility-for-imperial-plastics/) *(includes many more pictures of groundbreaking & current progress at this building site).* - Read more about this project in the Mankato Free Press, by linking, [HERE](http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x389846828/Imperial-Plastics-breaks-ground-in-Mankato). - To learn more about Imperial Plastics, you may visit their website by linking [HERE](http://www.imperialplastics.com/). *APPRO Development, Inc. and CERRON Commercial Properties, LLC have been assisting clients like Imperial Plastics for more than 25 years, across Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. If you have been thinking about adding onto your existing building, need to make some small updates or changes, or are thinking about building a new facility - our team of experts is here to help. To get the ball rolling, you may contact Jack Matasosky at [office@approdevelopment.com](mailto:office@approdevelopment.com) to discuss your unique situation.* Click on any of the photos below to enlarge. [![Jack Matasosky, APPRO Development & CERRON Properties with Jonathan Zierdt, Greater Mankato Chamber President](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367624-jpg/blog-files/img_66791-300x200.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=img_66791-300x200.jpg "Jack Matasosky, APPRO Development & CERRON Properties with Jonathan Zierdt, Greater Mankato Chamber President")](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367624-jpg/blog-files/img_66791-300x200.jpg) Jack Matasosky, APPRO Development & CERRON Properties with Jonathan Zierdt, Greater Mankato Chamber President [![Lunch Reception at Imperial Plastics Groundbreaking, August 1, 2013](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367649-jpg/blog-files/img_6680-300x200.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=img_6680-300x200.jpg "Lunch Reception at Imperial Plastics Groundbreaking, August 1, 2013")](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367649-jpg/blog-files/img_6680-300x200.jpg) Lunch Reception at Imperial Plastics Groundbreaking, August 1, 2013 [![APPRO Development & CERRON Commercial Properties Groundbreaking in Mankato, MN](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367689-jpg/blog-files/img_6743-300x200.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=img_6743-300x200.jpg)](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367689-jpg/blog-files/img_6743-300x200.jpg) Norman Oberto joined by APPRO, CERRON, Mankato Mayor Anderson, Council Member Karen Foreman, Kristin Prososki, and Tim Lidstrom [![Greater Mankato Chamber Cerificate Presentation to Norman Oberto of Imperial Plastics](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367764-jpg/blog-files/img_6728-300x200.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=img_6728-300x200.jpg "Greater Mankato Chamber Cerificate Presentation to Norman Oberto of Imperial Plastics")](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/hs-fs/file-1029367764-jpg/blog-files/img_6728-300x200.jpg) Greater Mankato Chamber Cerificate Presentation to Norman Oberto of Imperial Plastics                                     *A special thank you to the Greater Mankato Ambassadors for attending this event and also for sharing photos taken at the groundbreaking event (most of which can be found on this and our blog page). To learn more about the Greater Mankato Growth Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, you may click [HERE](http://www.greatermankato.com)to access their website.* Tags: [Minnesota](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/topic/minnesota), [Warehouse / Industrial Space](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/topic/warehouse-industrial-space), [General Contractor](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/topic/general-contractor), [Land](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/topic/land) [Back to Blog](https://blog.approdevelopment.com) ## Related Articles ## [Industrial Production Facility Construction Nears Completion: Mankato, MN](https://blog.approdevelopment.com/general-contractor-construction/industrial-production-facility-construction-nears-completion-mankato-mn) Imperial Plastics Industrial Production Facility Construction Nears Completion in Mankato, MN The... 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