Food Industry: Streamlining Operations for a Major Food Manufacturing Facility
Client: A Leading Food Manufacturer
Location: New Jersey, United States
Services Provided: Steam System Installation, Compressed Air System Installation, Hot & Cold Water Piping, Thermal Fluid Heating System Piping, Sanitary Process Piping
The Challenge: A New Facility’s Complex Infrastructure Needs
A long-standing food manufacturing client was in the process of setting up a new production facility, requiring a robust and reliable infrastructure to support their operations. Their primary needs included comprehensive piping systems for steam, compressed air, and hot and cold water throughout the plant. As the project progressed, additional critical requirements emerged, including specialized piping for a thermal fluid heating system and, uniquely, sanitary piping for their hot cooking oil filtration system—a task outside our usual scope.
Our Solution: Comprehensive, Adaptive, and Expert Installation
Our team conducted an initial site visit to thoroughly assess the facility’s needs and equipment placement. Based on this, we designed and implemented a multi-faceted solution:
- Steam Generation & Distribution: We installed two rebuilt 20HP boilers, ensuring ample steam supply for both manufacturing processes and essential cleaning stations.
- Thermal Fluid Heating System: The client acquired a thermal fluid heating boiler for a critical machine. We took on the intricate task of piping the hot oil to and from this heater package, which involved specialized 4” steel pipe welding. For this specific component, we partnered with a trusted welding company to ensure precision and compliance, while our team managed the overall installation.
- Utility Piping: We installed extensive hot and cold water and compressed air lines throughout the facility, providing essential utilities to various workstations and processing areas.
- Adaptive Support: As the plant evolved, the client identified additional needs for compressed air, steam, and water connections. Our flexible team quickly responded, integrating these extra connections seamlessly into the existing framework.
- Sanitary Process Piping: A significant challenge arose with the need for sanitary piping for the hot cooking oil filtration system. While this wasn’t a routine service for us, our commitment to the client’s success led us to take on the project. Our skilled crew quickly adapted, demonstrating their versatility and completing the specialized sanitary piping within a few days.
The Results: A Fully Functional, Efficient Production Environment
Through our comprehensive approach and adaptable service, we successfully equipped the client’s new food manufacturing facility with all critical utility and process piping. By handling a diverse range of installation requirements, including the specialized thermal fluid and sanitary piping, we provided a streamlined experience for the client, reducing their need to coordinate multiple contractors. The completed systems now enable efficient manufacturing processes, robust cleaning protocols, and reliable operation of key machinery, contributing directly to the facility’s operational readiness and success.
Key Takeaways:
- Versatility: Demonstrated ability to handle a wide range of industrial piping needs, from standard utilities to specialized thermal fluid and sanitary applications.
- Client-Centric Approach: Proactive problem-solving and willingness to take on new challenges to meet the client’s evolving requirements.
- Strategic Partnerships: Effective collaboration with specialized contractors when specific expertise is required.
- Efficiency: Timely completion of complex installations, minimizing downtime and supporting project timelines.
