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Needing to complete electrical works for Olam Orchards Australia Carwarp Processing Plant before the upcoming almond season, Foreman-Sheean tapped into their extensive resources to deliver a high-quality installation within a quick timeframe.
Occupying 15,000 hectares of almond orchards along the Murray River in the Sunraysia region of Northern Victoria, Olam Orchards Australia Processing Plant operates one of the world’s largest hulling, shelling and processing plants. A state-of-the-art facility, Olam Orchards is Australia’s largest producer of almonds, supplying both the domestic market and over 15 countries worldwide. A division of global almond producer, Olam Group, the Australian entity has built a reputation for safe and sustainable almond production.
Olam Orchards Australia Processing Plant required a plant upgrade to improve its operational efficiency. Automating what had been a manual process, new machinery needed to be wired and installed to refine and mechanise the segregation of splits and hashes from the almonds.
The time frame for installation was extremely tight and completing the works within the specified time was critical. The new machinery needed to be cabled, wired and commissioned in time for the upcoming season, giving Foreman-Sheean only a 4 – 5 week turnaround.
Foreman-Sheean needed a well-executed plan and strategy to ensure they had the resources to deliver the project on time and to the highest standard.
Olam Orchards Australia Processing Plant required a new filter house (extraction system) to be installed for their new automation machinery. They also needed new equipment installed in the pre-cleaning, hulling, shelling and meats areas. A range of equipment also had to be upgraded and relocated.
Below is a snapshot of the full project scope:
All electrical works were required to be performed with clean design consideration and implementation, ensuring that dust was minimised.
Adopting an innovative approach to meet the project deadline and ensure all works were completed to the highest standard, Foreman-Sheean leveraged their partnership with a trusted and highly reputable Tier 1 labour-hire company. With the capacity and versatility to source additional electricians when necessary, Foreman-Sheean were able to scale up and down accordingly.
In accordance with Foreman-Sheean’s affiliate protocol, the labour-hire company underwent a rigorous onboarding and compliance process before becoming a partner. Impressed with this process, the labour-hire company has since implemented Foreman-Sheean’s documentation into their processes and reciprocated the relationship by classifying them as a top tier client.
As an additional value-added service, Foreman-Sheean provided a risk-management service, covering the entirety of the project, from mechanical to electrical through to receipt of new equipment. Running a comprehensive risk management schedule, Foreman-Sheean ensured the job was completed to the full satisfaction of Olam Orchards.
Contributing to the improved quality and increased productivity for Olam Orchards, Foreman Sheean continues to provide electrical contracting services to the facility on a range of smaller-scale jobs.
John Doe • Farmer
John Doe • Farmer