Manufacturing Plant Expansion Case Study
Project Overview
Name: Swire Coca-Cola Plant Expansion
Type: Manufacturing Plant Expansion
Location: Fruitland, Idaho
Specialty: Comprehensive Engineering Services
Size: 100,000 square feet
Services Provided by HECO:
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- Project Management
- Process Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Cost Estimating
- Land Development
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Problem
The Swire Coca-Cola plant in Fruitland, Idaho, required a significant expansion to accommodate growing operational demands. The expansion involved constructing a new administrative office building, loading docks, a larger warehouse space, and integrating these with the existing facility. The challenges included:
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- Complex Site Requirements: Needed thorough land surveying and grading to manage integration with existing structures.
- Foundation Integrity: Ensured robust structural foundation support for new constructions.
- Electrical Demands: Required upgrading the plant’s electrical systems to handle increased power needs.
- Safety and Compliance: Designing a specialized ingredient storage area that complied with strict safety standards.
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Solution
HECO Engineers provided comprehensive services to address these challenges effectively:
- Land Surveying and Site Planning:
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- Conducted detailed surveys and ground-penetrating radar assessments to map out potential conflicts.
- Developed a site plan to guide grading and layout for new structures.
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- Structural Engineering:
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- Designed a concrete slab foundation and footings.
- Created detailed footing and foundation plans, and beam layout designs for the expansion areas.
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- Electrical Engineering:
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- Coordinated with local utilities to boost high-voltage service capacity.
- Designed a new 4000-amp electrical service to meet increased demands.
- Implemented a separate electrical system for the emergency smoke exhaust system in the ingredient storage building.
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- Project Management:
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- Provided multidisciplinary expertise across project management, civil, process, and cost estimating.
- Ensured seamless integration of new and existing plant components through effective coordination and oversight.
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Results
The successful expansion of the Swire Coca-Cola plant enhanced its operational capacity, allowing for improved functionality and scalability. HECO Engineers’ involvement ensured that the project met structural, electrical, and safety requirements efficiently and within the project scope.
