PET FOOD
The Facility Behind the Formula
Understanding your business priorities first helps us design the right facilities. Food safety, reliable production, operational efficiency, speed to market and product quality are closely connected in pet food manufacturing. The way a facility is designed, equipped and built affects how cleanly it can operate and how well it holds up over time. We bring that understanding to a range of pet food operations, including dry, wet-mix, freeze-dried, extrusion and treat production.
Process Comes First
Equipment, utilities and sanitation requirements can vary by pet food type and production method. We plan around the way materials move through the plant and evaluate automation based on the work it needs to perform, rather than adding technology where it doesn’t serve a practical purpose. We turn your priorities into facilities that perform today and provide flexibility in the future.
Food Safety and Cleanability
Small details can have a significant effect on sanitation. Welds need to be clean. Handrails, curbs and ledges shouldn’t create places where food, dust, pests or contaminants can collect. Floors, walls and equipment surfaces also need to stand up to the plant’s cleaning procedures.
Fit and finish serve a practical purpose. We select materials that can handle the environment, reduce potential harborage points and allow for effective cleaning and maintenance. We also specify washdown-resistant surfaces and controls for product separation where needed. Depending on the operation, considerations may include:
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements
- Clean in Place (CIP) systems
Many pet food plants run multiple products or formulas. We plan for changeovers from the beginning so equipment access, line setup and cleanup needs can be addressed before production begins.
Keeping Formulas Confidential
Pet food formulas, processing methods and equipment configurations may represent valuable intellectual property. Protecting that information is a responsibility we take seriously. Our systems allow engineers, vendors and subcontractors to collaborate while limiting access to sensitive technical details. Confidentiality remains a priority throughout the project.
One Team Through Delivery
We’re intentional about assembling a team with experience in the technical and operational demands of pet food production. That same team stays involved during design, equipment selection and construction, helping coordinate the building and process systems for real operating conditions.
Pet Food Facility Capabilities
- New facility design and construction
- Facility additions and renovations
- Process and equipment layout
- Vendor evaluation and procurement
- Energy-efficiency improvements
- Construction in operating facilities
- Commissioning and startup support
Let’s discuss your project. Tell us about your pet food process, facility needs and project goals.