The Dexter project was a major facility conversion and technology upgrade. This project showcases DeJong’s ability to execute complex, large-scale overhauls under extremely tight deadlines.
The project involved taking a former Tyson Chicken kill and cook plant and completely converting it into an egg grading plant.
The scope of the project was massive, a “complete gut job” of a kill and cook plant originally built in the 1970s. Key aspects of the execution included.
The team gutted the building, ripped out existing walls, and even pulled the roof off to bring in new equipment.
The installation required the removal of approximately 280 tons of hand-welded, TIG-in-place stainless steel tubing, along with all associated control wiring.
From there, all new equipment was installed and commissioned, completing the transformation of this decommissioned meat factory into a modernized egg grading and packing facility.
