At Darigold's new food-grade processing facility in Pasco, Washington, JRT Mechanical selected MeritPress Stainless press fittings and valves to reduce labor, eliminate hot work risks, and support sanitary processing requirements.
Merit's MeritPress stainless fittings and valves were chosen because they were the only system that addressed the project's overall needs.
This case study highlights how MeritPress Stainless helped support project speed, safety, and installation efficiency at a large-scale dairy processing facility in Pasco, WA.
Fourth-generation family business serving the Pacific Northwest since 1928. 21 locations with over 500 employees. Corporate mission: provide customers with friendly and high-quality customer service that mirrors their penchant for high-quality products. JRT and Consolidated have been working together for several years.
Started as a local plumbing company in 1992 in Battle Ground, Washington. Today a leading mechanical company with over 160 employees and two locations. Services include plumbing, HVAC, mechanical insulation, gas and hydronics and service.
In business since 1918, serving local communities with dairy products that keep families strong. Today they partner with family farms in 4 states (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington) to produce 26 million pounds of milk per day. Focus on consumer products and ingredients.
Pasco, Washington -- In 2022, Darigold broke ground for their new location located in Pasco, Washington. Pasco is the equivalent of 7-1/2 football fields according to Darigold's Chief Executive Officer, Allan Huttema. This location is ideal because it is close to their local family farms; and for ease of distribution, near highways, maritime ports and railroad.
The Pasco plant processes butter and protein powder for use in baby formula as well as other uses.
Key project details from the Darigold stainless press installation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| End User | Darigold |
| Location | Pasco, Washington |
| Facility Size | Equivalent of 7-1/2 football fields |
| Contractor | JRT Mechanical, Inc. |
| Wholesaler | Consolidated Supply Co. |
| Product Used | MeritPress Stainless Press Fittings & Valves |
| Pipe Sizes | 2" and down |
| Applications | Domestic water, process water, sanitary sewer, compressed air, steam, steam condensate, hot/cold glycol |
| Safety Feature | VIPR (Visual Indicator Press Ring) |
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