T. Marzetti Company, HORSE CAVE, KY

CLIENT OBJECTIVES

T. Marzetti Company was looking for a single source prime Design/Build services provider for their new, 220,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art salad dressing facility in Horse Cave, Kentucky.

VALUE DELIVERED

The project was completed on budget 25 days ahead of schedule.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Shambaugh & Son performed a number of services including: mechanical, electrical, process control, fire protection, utilities, plant automation, tele-data, and security work. 3D modeling and an extensive amount of pre-fabrication were also utilized to accelerate the schedule, ensure quality control, and reduce costs

SOLUTIONS

• Designed in 3D modeling software to allow customer to tour and evaluate the installation prior to construction services
• 3D CADD was utilized to allow engineers and customers to improve plant and system ergonomics while also increasing fabrication opportunities for the purpose of accelerating on-site construction
• Batch column technology was utilized for efficient ingredient addition
• Totally automated bulk ingredient addition for maximum production capability
• Multiple state-of-the-art “reuse” CIP systems for fast effective cleaning to maximize production time
• Extensive use of product recovery systems to minimize valuable product loss while reducing high B.O.D. waste
• Receiving electrical power at 12,470 Volts. 8,000-amp service entrance at 480 Volts
• Installed high efficiency fluorescent luminaries in lieu of HID in warehouses
• Integrated Process Control/CIP Plant Automation system
• Installed 55 miles of wiring
• Installed 70 miles of piping and conduit

BACKGROUND

The plant produces a wide variety of dressings and sauces. Shambaugh & Son was selected based on its technical expertise in the food processing/manufacturing industry and for its track record of completing work on time and on budget.

OPERATING COMPANY:
Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

CLIENT:
T. Marzetti Company

PRIME CONTRACTOR:
Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

		Design/Build
		New Construction
		Retrofit/Renovation
		Electrical Construction
		Mechanical Construction
		Refrigeration
		Security & Communication
		Fire Protection
		Process Design
		Commissioning
		Consulting Services