Amid the dynamic realm of food production, manufacturers are constantly striving to enhance efficiency. Dean Snyder Construction provided design-build services in a recent project for a food manufacturer, showcasing our expertise in process and packaging automation services. An extensive project undertaken by the company involved DSC creating new product lines for a staggering 45 different salad dressings bottled in 10 different sizes.
Included in the Project:
- New Tank Farm for Raw Ingredients: To ensure a seamless supply chain, Dean Snyder Construction established a state-of-the-art tank farm dedicated to storing raw ingredients essential for crafting the diverse range of salad dressings.
- New Powder Spice Rooms with Dust Collection: Addressing both hygiene and safety concerns, the construction included specialized powder spice rooms equipped with dust collection systems to maintain a clean and controlled environment.
- Two New Kitchen Areas with Mixers and Batching Mezzanines: The project incorporated two cutting-edge kitchen areas, complete with mixers and batching mezzanines, optimizing the dressing preparation process.
- New Underfloor Process Drains for Wastewater: Sustainability was a key focus, with the installation of underfloor process drains designed to efficiently manage and treat wastewater generated during production.
- New Process Filler Rooms with HEPA HVAC Units: Ensuring product integrity, the construction featured process filler rooms equipped with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) HVAC units, maintaining a controlled and sterile environment.
- New Packaging Area: The heart of the operation, a dedicated packaging area, was established to streamline the dressing bottling process.
- New Tote and Drum Washer: Dean Snyder Construction incorporated a specialized washer for totes and drums, contributing to the overall cleanliness and safety of the production line.
- Small Freezer Onsite for Raw Frozen Materials: Meeting the demands of frozen ingredients, a small freezer was strategically placed on-site to facilitate the incorporation of raw frozen materials into the salad dressing recipes.
- New Transformer Room: Recognizing the importance of power management, a new transformer room was introduced to ensure a reliable and efficient electrical supply.
- New CIP Area: The inclusion of a Clean-In-Place (CIP) area underscored the commitment to maintaining high levels of hygiene throughout the production process.
- New MCC Rooms: Modern Motor Control Center (MCC) rooms were constructed to provide centralized control and monitoring of the machinery, enhancing operational efficiency.
The packaging phase was meticulously designed to handle the extensive product variety. A depalletizer facilitated the introduction of empty glass bottles onto conveyors, feeding them into high-speed bottle fillers capable of processing 300 bottles per minute. Subsequent steps included capping, labeling with a shrink neck band machine, tray packing using a Douglas packer, printing and labeling, palletizing, and finally, sealing with a Lantech stretch wrapper.
For nearly forty years, DSC has been a dedicated partner to the food and beverage industry, providing support in the expansion and enhancement of facilities throughout the United States. Our team of experts comprehends the intricacies of food manufacturing and collaborates closely with our clients to guarantee the success of every project with optimal efficiency. Our full-time staff includes architects, industrial CAD designers, project engineers, project managers, construction managers as well as crews that self-perform minor demolition, site work, concrete steel erection, precast erection, carpentry, and millwright. When DSC manages the entire project, you can expect the project to be built exactly to specs.