Purina Mills | Rail Scale Facility Upgrade

Purina Mills

United States

Engineering and construction administration services supporting rail scale facility upgrades, structural modifications, and infrastructure improvements to enhance operational efficiency and certified weighing accuracy at Purina Mills’ active industrial site.

Key Features

New certified rail scale facility

Redesigned scale pit

Structural modifications and upgrades

Mechanical system modifications

Electrical system modifications

Rail scale certification coordination

Active facility coordination during construction

Purina Mills

Scope of Work

The project included the redesign of the existing scale pit along with structural modifications and infrastructure upgrades to support the new rail scale system. Vestal’s scope addressed the civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical components required to ensure proper installation, operation, and certification of the scale.


The work also required close coordination with certification requirements to ensure compliance, measurement accuracy, and continuity of rail operations throughout the project.

Project Impact

The Rail Scale Facility Upgrade provided Purina Mills with a reliable, certified rail scale system supporting accurate measurement and efficient rail operations.


Vestal’s integrated engineering approach and construction administration services ensured the upgraded facility met operational requirements while minimizing disruption within an active industrial site.

Services

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Construction Administration

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