Job Name: United States Gypsum Mineral Wool Production Facility
Scope of Work:  Dust Collection Installation
Location:  Red Wing, Minnesota
General Contractor:  TOTAL Mechanical of Wisconsin, Inc.                           

Project Hours: Over 12,000 Man Hours; Over 3,500 Sheet Metal and Project Management Hours
Equipment Installed:

 

Project summary:  United States Gypsum Company was incorporated in 1901 to become the first gypsum company with a national scope.  They are a subsidiary of USG Corporation which has numerous locations worldwide.  United States Gypsum Company partnered with TOTAL Mechanical of Wisconsin, Inc. to upgrade their equipment to conform with DNR standards and regulations.

 

Although TOTAL Mechanical and USG had a previous working relationship in Wisconsin, this Minnesota Mineral Wool Production Facility was the first out-of-state project for the two companies.  Projections called for a three week shutdown, but TOTAL Mechanical was able to pool its resources and propose a plan to complete the project in only eleven days.  This careful planning saved the company ten days of material storage and kept downtime at the plant to a minimum.

 

Safety was the number one priority of the project and a full time Safety Director was on site during all working hours.  Daily safety meetings were held to ensure proper lifting procedures and to review many additional safety issues for that days’ activities. 

 

The project began with the demolition of USG’s existing four-story dust collection building.  Crews worked around the clock with over twenty-four people per shift.  The next phase of the project included 40, 100 and 265 ton cranes which were brought in on semis and took several days to assemble.  Over 12,000 manhours were spent on the project from start to finish including project management, sheet metal hours, set-up and clean-up.

 

TOTAL Mechanical overcame the challenge of time and saved money for USG in storage costs and plant shutdown time.  The USG Mineral Wool Production Facility Project was completed on schedule and TOTAL Mechanical hopes to complete many USG projects throughout the country in the future!

 

Job Name:  Krueger Bearings, Inc.
Scope of Work:  Acid Collection (Fume)
Location:  Milwaukee
General Contractor:  Working directly for Company
Equipment Installed:

 

Project summary:  Krueger Bearings, Inc. serves the industrial and power generation industries specializing in the manufacture of bearings and supplying custom machine products.  Krueger Bearings has recently moved from its Menomonee Falls location to Milwaukee.  They turned to TOTAL Mechanical to help them create an air quality atmosphere that is safe for their production employees.

TOTAL Mechanical developed an acid room ventilation system for Krueger Bearings which exhibits its capabilities in dealing with hazardous materials.  They fabricated and installed Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) ductwork to withstand the fumes from the two acid tanks.  Safety guidelines were followed closely at all times ensuring the wellbeing of all people involved. 

TOTAL Mechanical was able to fabricate all materials in their own manufacturing facility which allowed for a quick completion.  Work began on this acid room exhaust system in mid-September 2003 and was completed at the end of October. 

The next phase of the project will be to install an exhaust system to eliminate the smoke and fumes from the metal casting operation.

 

 

Job Name:  Food Processing Facility
Scope of Work:  Pipe Fitting
Location:  Milwaukee Suburb
General Contractor:  Working directly for Corporation
Project Hours:  TOTAL Mechanical has spent roughly 120 hours per week at the project site since work began on August 25, 2003.  (Time and Material)

Summary of Equipment Installed:

 

Project Summary:
The Corporation has evolved into a thriving food processing plant.  Their ability to adapt with changing technology has enabled them to find success with products such as weight loss shakes and iced coffee drinks.  They pride themselves on their fresh products and sterile packaging.

The Corporation looks to TOTAL Mechanical to help them maintain their respected reputation as they move toward product expansion.  As new product lines are developed, TOTAL Mechanical assists to ensure all food process piping equipment is operating effectively.

The work environment at the processing plant presents a challenging circumstance.  Due to product safety specifications, steam is used to heat/pasteurize various products.  TOTAL Mechanical employees demonstrate their ability to work under demanding conditions as they accept a hot and humid work environment. 

 

As the Corporation continues to grow, TOTAL Mechanical demonstrates its pipe fitting expertise and allows the Corporation to maintain their reputation as a fresh and sterile food processing plant.