Background
To enhance the safety and compliance of their machinery, an American pulp and paper manufacturer and distributor tasked Foth with evaluating and upgrading various stages of their machines to meet internal compliance standards.
Approach
The project aimed to prevent equipment failures and mitigate risks of shutdowns or injuries through process-driven, structural, and mechanical improvements. The work was planned to minimize disruption and downtime from machinery shutdowns. Augmented reality goggles were used to visualize equipment, focusing on steam, condensate, and lubrication systems. Innovation was a key aspect, with 3D design utilized for installation in congested areas. Despite challenges such as new regulations, congested workspaces, and tight scheduling, Foth managed these effectively to ensure operations continued during outage windows without impacting the client’s production. Foth effectively managed expectations from both local and corporate stakeholders, leading to consistent operations across various client locations.
Results
The client benefited from increased mechanical reliability and safety, preventing potential future shutdowns, and standardizing systems nationally for easier troubleshooting. In addition to the project coming in under budget, Foth met the project schedule by completing installations during outages, thereby meeting the client’s construction and installation expectations.
Markets: Pulp and Paper
Services: Engineering for Product Manufacturing
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