PROJECTS
Case Study: Utility Piping Rack Installation for Food Manufacturing Expansion in Geneva, IL
Project
Utility Piping Racks
Services
Industrial Piping, Heavy Equipment Setting & Steel Fabrication
Date
2024
Location
Geneva, Illinois
Problem
We listen
The Challenge: Infrastructure for Facility Expansion
The client—a food manufacturing plant producing popular fruit snacks—was in the middle of a large facility expansion. The project required installing and connecting utility piping racks throughout the new build to support a variety of critical plant systems.
With product quality on the line, any delays or install flaws could risk operational output and future scalability.
Solution
We respond
Our Solution: Utility Racks Built for Performance
In a facility of this scale, production efficiency depends on clean layout, smart prefabrication, and precise install sequencing. Our crew:
- Installed overhead utility piping racks throughout the new facility
- Delivered and tied in sanitary process tubing from production tanks
- Mounted utility lines to support new HVAC, gas, water, and control systems
- Coordinated timing with structural steel and interior finish trades
- Ensured ASME compliance for all welds and fittings
By managing the install during the construction phase, we helped maintain tight schedules and reduce costly rework.
Results
We deliver
The Results: Scalable Flow & Production Uptime
Our utility piping rack installation helped the client:
- Streamline utility infrastructure for multiple systems
- Expand production capability without future retrofits
- Maintain high standards for food safety and processing
- Complete the expansion phase with zero major delays
With smart field planning and expert craftsmanship, the new racks are already supporting increased throughput and product consistency.
About Industrial Piping
No matter the size or complexity, DePue Mechanical brings union-trade excellence and industrial know-how to every piping job. We handle:
- ASME code piping
- Process and sanitary piping
- Fire protection systems
- Municipal water/wastewater
- Medical gas, compressed air, and chemical lines
We’re more than welders—we’re your infrastructure partner.
Expanding your plant? Let’s talk piping strategy.
From overhead rack layout to process line tie-ins, DePue Mechanical handles it all. We work within tight schedules, coordinate with your trades, and build for long-term reliability.
