Posted on Jan 24, 2025 3:30:14 PM by AGC Heat Transfer | 3 min. read
When one of North America's leading cheese manufacturers needed a reliable partner for their facility expansion projects, they turned to AGC's expertise in plate heat exchanger technology.
What began as a successful collaboration during the challenging COVID-19 period has evolved into an ongoing partnership built on technical excellence and responsive support.
Meeting Expansion Demands During Challenging Times
Our partnership with this particular cheese manufacturer was first forged during the pandemic when they needed to expand their facility.
Despite the unprecedented circumstances, AGC successfully custom-built and installed their heat exchangers while also providing comprehensive staff training on the new equipment. The success of this initial project, particularly AGC's design capabilities and technical support, led this manufacturer to choose AGC again for their new state-of-the-art facility.
Synchronized Implementation for Seamless Integration
For the new facility, AGC took a carefully orchestrated approach to manufacturing and installation. The new site's heat exchangers were produced in strategic batches, aligned with the construction timeline of different areas within the new factory. This methodical approach ensured perfect synchronization with other equipment installations, contributing to an on-time facility startup.
Comprehensive Support Throughout the Process
AGC's commitment to this cheese manufacturer's success extended beyond equipment customization, engineering, and delivery. The team provided hands-on support during the frame installation process and ensured precise plate installation. Looking ahead, AGC will return to support equipment startup and validate that all systems are operating according to design specifications.
Future-Ready Equipment
Understanding the dynamic nature of dairy manufacturing, AGC designed all of these heat exchanger units with maximum scalability in mind, working within the facility's footprint constraints. The systems are also flexible enough to accommodate future recipe changes or process modifications, with AGC's team ready to help optimize streaming patterns for maximum efficiency.
Beyond Installation: A Look at Our Ongoing Partnership
AGC's relationship with this manufacturer demonstrates the value of having a dedicated technical partner who can:
- Execute complex installations during challenging circumstances
- Coordinate seamlessly with other construction activities
- Provide comprehensive installation and startup support
- Design scalable solutions that accommodate future growth
- Offer ongoing technical support for process optimization
We're Here For All Projects, Big or Small
We have no doubt that this cheese manufacturer will continue to experience success and growth. When that growth requires adjustments to their equipment, we'll be ready to support their future needs with scalable solutions and responsive technical support.
If you're a dairy manufacturer considering your next expansion project, let us share this simple message: whether your project is large or small, complex or straightforward, we're prepared to tackle your installation head-on with the same level of dedication and expertise we provide for every single customer we work with.
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