Tyson Foods
Oosterwolde
Large project, little time

Since the end of last year, we have been working as main structural engineer for Tyson Foods. They are building a new factory in Oosterwolde totaling 4,500 m2. Here they are building their fast-growing portfolio of protein-focused brands. That means we’re not just building any factory here, but one where food safety is very important. To which Tyson’s customers in particular also attach great importance. That also makes demands on the construction. The large amount of air treatment requires heavy cabinets on the structure. Such freezer halls are a real speciality of Pelecon Amersfoort. If it is -25 degrees inside, that makes specific demands on the structure.

Naam: Mark van der Meijden
Functie: Constructeur

Big project, little time

The time we work for Tyson is considerably short, given the size of the plant. But we work in an market where things have to move quickly. And Pelecon has fully geared its service to that. Especially for industrial projects, a supply contract is often signed before the design of the plant has even started. Together with an architect, we must then have the design ready in an short time. As was the case with Tyson Foods.

Arjen explains: "with a team of structural engineers and modellers, we prepared the 3D model in a short time. We are now over a year on and the machines are being driven into the factory and assembled. Tyson is a food company, so hygiene is essential for them within the production process. That means the main (production) areas are finished with stainless steel. Air treatment then takes place above the walkable ceiling. Pipe bridges also cross the large spans."

Another visit
André will soon walk Tyson through their own factory again, which is currently still under construction. This is a learning moment for both them and us, especially when a project has to be completed under time pressure. Together, we determine where there are areas for improvement, which we can adjust for Tyson or which we can take with us to the next job.