PROJECTS
Case Study: UV Light System Upgrade for Beverage Manufacturer
Project
Mechanical Equipment & Piping Installation
Services
Heavy Equipment Setting & Steel Fabrication
Date
2023
Location
Alsip, Illinois
Problem
We listen
The Challenge: Outdated UV System Threatened Water Purity
A popular beverage manufacturer needed to replace their aging UV light system, which played a key role in their reverse osmosis water treatment process. Delays or failures in this system could impact product safety and production uptime. The client needed the swap completed during a short scheduled shutdown—without affecting surrounding operations.
Solution
We respond
Our Solution: Clean, Code-Compliant Stainless Integration
DePue Mechanical provided complete equipment setting, pipefitting, and system integration services. Our team:
- Installed top-of-the-line UV light units for the client’s filtration system
- Fabricated and set new sanitary stainless steel piping
- Tied into existing process utilities with minimal disruption
- Completed all work during the planned plant shutdown window
- Verified flow rates and system startup for immediate handoff to ops
Our experienced trades and field coordination ensured smooth install without needing extra downtime.
Results
We deliver
The Results: On-Time Startup, Zero Downtime Risk
The client’s new UV light system was fully operational by the end of the shutdown window, with no delay to production. The piping upgrades and equipment integration were installed to food-grade sanitary standards, ensuring long-term durability and water purity compliance.
About Equipment Setting & Steel Fabrication
Setting heavy equipment—especially sensitive components like UV treatment systems—requires expert rigging, safe lifting, and zero-room-for-error precision. At DePue, safety and system accuracy come first. We also offer:
- Structural steel stairs, platforms & guards
- Custom skids, pipe supports, and mezzanines
- Stainless fabrication for process-critical environments
Whether you're placing new filtration equipment or modernizing process lines, we’ll get it set right the first time.
