Sub-Zero groundbreaking represents ‘new chapter’ in Cedar Rapids economic development

With construction equipment rumbling in the background, Cedar Rapids government leaders and economic development officials gathered Wednesday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sub-Zero appliance factory in southwest Cedar Rapids.

Site work is already underway for the $140 million, 614,000-square-foot facility at 10015 Sixth Street SW, the city’s most rapidly expanding industrial development quadrant, which has recently seen new developments by Worley Warehousing, Lil’ Drug Store Products, Alro Steel…