CASE STUDY
TMPC Delivers on Critical AMF Startup Deadline Despite Construction Delays
Privately-owned milk powder processing facility
Dairy Processing / Milk Powder Manufacturing
I/O Checkout; Controls Commissioning; Onsite Resource & Schedule Management; 12-Hour Shift/Weekend Support Deployment
Overview
TMPC supported this customer’s Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF) expansion project amid severe timeline constraints. Due to delays from permitting, inclement weather, and lost contractors, the project start was significantly pushed back, but the customer still had to meet a firm year-end deadline to align with fiscal goals. TMPC adapted in real-time to evolving onsite conditions, commissioning equipment as it was being installed.
Problem
The customer faced tight timelines due to project delays and financial year-end constraints. Despite working in a plant still under construction, they needed to commission equipment and bring the AMF line into production quickly. Any delay could negatively impact their business operations and revenue projections.
Solution
TMPC responded with agile project execution: increasing manpower, working 12-hour shifts including weekends, and beginning I/O checkout as soon as equipment became available. The TMPC team closely coordinated with the milk powder processing facility and installation contractors to streamline commissioning in parallel with ongoing construction.
Results
- Met the year-end go-live deadline
- Successfully commissioned and started up the AMF system
- Delivered a functioning product line
- Earned high praise from GEA’s Andreas, who stated, “I’ve been doing AMF startups for 20+ years, and this is the smoothest startup I have been a part of.”
