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A project of this complexity required co-ordination across multiple contractors and continents:

• EP Refrigeration designed and built the ammonia plant and piping networks.

• ITD handled ducting and AHU installations.

• German AHU supplier, Robatherm, provided pharmaceutical-grade units.

• EMAIR supplied textile ducting.

• Lactalis Engineering( France) oversaw design management and compliance verification. project

Monthly site visits by Lactalis’ French project manager ensured alignment with global standards, while local contractors managed day-to-day progress.

Despite the number of stakeholders, Magnus described the teamwork as smooth:“ Even though all the contractors were direct appointments managed by the client, it went well. It was a good team.”

The R59-million upgrade at Lactalis Clayville Nutritionals represents more than a technical project – it is an investment in consumer trust, regulatory compliance and global competitiveness.

By prioritising air quality and zoning, supported by a forwardthinking refrigeration backbone, EPR and its partners have created a facility that not only meets today’ s standards but is also ready for tomorrow’ s growth.

In the words of Magnus, the achievements worth bragging about are a world-class air handling system, built on innovative engineering, international collaboration and an unrelenting focus on infant nutrition safety. RACA

A vertical stainless-steel tank for the storage of required chilled water.

Commissioning under real production conditions presented additional challenges.