"Being able to provide Kettle with sustainable solutions specific to their processes, automation system work on the processing unit, and facility design services is what we mean when we talk about supporting our clients’ missions with integrated services.”
Paul, LEED® AP
Sustainable Design Specialist
Manufacturing Plant “America’s greenest food manufacturer.” By studying the potato chip manufacturing process, AEI was able to capitalize on program-specific opportunities to integrate sustainable measures into Kettle Foods' new 73,000 sf process facility. The uninterrupted expanse of the processing floor is suited to evenly distributed skylighting, and process wash water is collected, filtered, and recycled, establishing a prototype now incorporated in Kettle facilities around the world. Parapet-mounted wind turbines produce 28,000 kWh of power annually. AEI also implemented the potato chip processing unit's automation system. Stand-alone control systems were incorporated into processing automation systems for a more fully integrated facility, and AEI designed into the infrastructure a unique tagging system to facilitate expansion and future equipment fits. Achieving LEED® Gold status for its new facility, Kettle earned USGBC praise as "America's greenest food manufacturer."
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing, Technology, Sustainability, Instrumentation and Controls,
Size: 73000 sf
Location: Beloit WI
Architect: Flad Architects
Awards: 2007 Top Projects Award - Wisconsin Builder
LEED® Status: LEED® Gold
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