Factory Infrastructure Upgrade & Production Support
Delivering Mechanical and Electrical Infrastructure Across Two Live Food Production Sites
Owben supported a leading UK food manufacturer through a major factory expansion programme, following the acquisition of an additional manufacturing facility.
The work involved mechanical and electrical infrastructure upgrades across two production sites, preparing both for new production lines, automation and future growth. Both sites stayed in production throughout, so the priority was to deliver safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption.
The Challenge
The client needed significant infrastructure upgrades while its food production facilities remained fully operational.
New utilities had to be integrated with existing services, and mechanical and electrical works had to be coordinated across multiple areas. All of it had to run to programme without affecting output.
Key challenges included:
Integrating new utilities with existing services
Working safely within live food production environments
Coordinating mechanical and electrical works across multiple areas
Delivering to programme without impacting production
Our Approach
Owben worked closely with the client and the wider project team, with detailed planning completed before any installation began.
Our approach included:
Detailed planning ahead of installation
Close coordination with production and site teams
Safe working practices throughout
Full testing, commissioning and project documentation
The Solution
Owben delivered a complete package of mechanical and electrical works to prepare both facilities for increased production capacity.
Mechanical infrastructure:
400m compressed air distribution system
385m stainless steel water distribution network
Installation of valves, fittings and distribution points
Fabrication and installation of support systems
Electrical infrastructure:
Distribution boards and power infrastructure
Cable ladder and containment systems
SWA cabling and earthing
Infrastructure supporting automated palletising systems
Testing, commissioning and certification
“Owben provided the infrastructure needed to support our continued investment in production capacity, delivering mechanical and electrical works safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to our operations.”
The Impact
The completed infrastructure gives the client a strong platform for continued growth:
Reliable compressed air and water distribution across production areas
Electrical infrastructure ready for new automated production equipment
Increased production capability and capacity for future expansion
Safe, compliant and scalable installations
Minimal disruption to ongoing manufacturing throughout
Engineering for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Owben helps food and beverage manufacturers expand production while keeping operations running. Our teams understand the demands of live manufacturing environments. We deliver the mechanical, electrical and fabrication work that supports long-term performance.
Planning a Production Expansion?
If you’re installing new production lines, upgrading utilities or investing in automation, speak to Owben about safe, well-coordinated delivery with minimal disruption.
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