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Owner
Highland Pellets -
Completion Date
October, 2018 -
Contract Value
$55,000,000
Highlights
- Production upgrade to 750,000 M/TNS
- Construction of 4 new dryer lines
- Installation of 2 LDX environmental islands
- Construction of new dry and green mill islands
- Peak manpower: 225 on site
Summary
The project involved demolition of existing plant infrastructure and major process upgrades to increase production capacity to 750,000 metric tons annually. Work included installation of a new dryer system, adjustments to existing conveyor feed systems, and construction of new dry and green hammer mills to ensure consistent material flow to the pelletizing equipment and dryers. Additional improvements included the installation of pollution abatement equipment for VOC control to maintain environmental compliance. The project required detailed budget and schedule coordination to successfully meet an aggressive construction timeline.
