Case Study

MWC

A massive joint venture that produces 25% of Michigan's milk, built with Kingspan's insulated metal panels.

MWC, the massive joint venture between Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. and Select Milk Processors, Inc. processes 25% of Michigan’s milk. To help create a large-scale plant quickly that meets the highest food processing standards, designers selected Kingspan’s KS Shadowline and Shadowline Interior insulated panels.

A milestone for Michigan's dairy industry

The $470 million MWC dairy processing plant will serve milk processors, dairy farmers and manufacturers for decades to come. Designers considered ways to increase durability while allowing for technological advancements.

A total of 131,500 sq. ft. of KS Shadowline insulated metal panels helped meet food processing guidelines and construction timeline. KS Shadowline panels are designed specifically for facilities such as MWC. The insulated metal panels have a standard finish of Imperial White siliconized modified polyester, which can withstand heavy sanitization, used in food processing plants. New technology allows for automatic equipment sanitization within the plant, along with daily cleaning shifts.

KS Shadowline panels are an all-in-one wall assembly that only requires an installer, rather than multiple trades, which can lead to scheduling delays. For a plant described as “seven buildings in one,” it was essential to stay on track throughout the construction process. Insulated metal panels were a piece of a huge puzzle that included more than 21 miles of utility piping, 2,500 light fixtures and 4.5 miles of site utilities.

"This is one of the best built, highest quality facilities in the dairy industry."

– George Chappell
VP of Dairy Operations, Glanbia Nutritionals