EBS Case Studies

Project Description

EIC undertook the design and build of the mechanical and electrical services for a two storey 7,000 sq.ft. food process and production facility for Katsouris Fresh Foods Ltd.

Scope of works

A 25 week project which included an accelerated programme where EIC completed phased handovers.
Our contract comprises briefly of the design coordination and installation of:

1. 3 No. 800 kVA incoming supplies
2. LV switchboards, mains, sub-mains and final distribution
3. Production area, welfare and plant room lighting
4. Fire alarm and emergency lighting
5. DHWS for production and welfare areas
6. Boosted CWS from 2 No. 35,000 litre storage tanks
7. Filtered cold water service
8. Above ground drainage and sanitary ware
9. Boosted gas service
10. Mechanical & electrical specialist machine connections

Project Overview

EIC were responsible for the full design of the project, which had to be co-ordinated to allow the specific Client detailing to be incorporated into the scheme in a timely manner, to ensure each section of the contract was completed in line with the Main Contractors requirements.

Special Requirements

Katsouris Fresh Foods Ltd provide food process services for food retailers including Tesco and Marks & Spencer. The production facility operates 20 hours a day with orders placed on a "just in time" system.
During the design stage, great consideration was made in respect of the reliability and ease of maintenance to ensure minimum down time and disruption to the production cycle. Rigorous cleaning regimes were also employed during the installation to aid the commissioning accelerating the handover of the facility.