Project Spotlight: Golden Pet Freeze Drier Installation

LEE Mechanical was contracted by Golden Pet Manufacturing to install six state-of-the-art freeze driers, a crucial component for enhancing production capabilities in the pet food industry. This complex project required precision and expertise in high-pressure and process systems, with installations including:

  • High-pressure steam and condensate piping

  • High-pressure hot water systems

  • Stainless steel vacuum piping for optimal product quality

  • Pneumatic control installations for accurate process management

  • Process cooling water system setup to maintain ideal operational temperatures

Project Highlights:

This $1.6 million project was executed within a challenging 2-month schedule, where meeting hard deadlines was essential for the client’s production needs. LEE Mechanical’s skilled team dedicated 6,500 labor hours to complete the installation, with long shifts ensuring every detail met the highest standards. The materials were fabricated in-house at our shop, enabling us to maintain quality control and optimize installation efficiency.

This successful installation reflects Lee Mechanical’s commitment to delivering complex projects on time and on budget, providing Golden Pet Manufacturing with a reliable freeze-drying solution that supports their growth and product quality.

“Our team worked tirelessly to meet the tight deadlines for this installation, putting in 6,500 labor hours over just two months. With everything fabricated in-house, we ensured quality control at every stage, delivering a high-performance freeze-drying system for Golden Pet Manufacturing.”

– Ryan Westcot, Project Manager