Published On: 10. February 2025
Hygiene meets engineering: sustainable solutions for the dairy industry
Hygiene meets engineering: sustainable solutions for the dairy industry
Published On: 10. February 2025

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Schwan Projekt GmbH stands for sound civil engineering and comprehensive project support in the food industry. In dairy and cheese processing in particular, a coherent hygiene concept is crucial to ensure that operational processes run smoothly and guarantee the highest quality standards. But what does this mean in practice? We see hygiene not just as a cleaning task, but as part of holistic planning – from the production layout and structural requirements to state-of-the-art cleaning technologies.

Planning and civil engineering: Where does hygiene begin?
Hygiene begins in the mind – more precisely, in the planning phase. A well thought-out concept for dairies takes into account circulation routes, temperature zones and germ-critical areas. At Schwan Projekt GmbH, we first analyze the production processes in order to develop a layout that virtually eliminates cross-contamination. This results in hygiene sluices and separate areas in which raw and end products never come into contact with each other in an uncontrolled manner.

Structural highlights for maximum safety

  1. Floor and wall construction: Choosing the right materials is essential. GRP (glass fiber reinforced plastic) is often used because it offers a durable and easy-to-clean surface.
  2. Hygienic doors and insulated doors: Anyone who uses doors in a dairy that are not specially designed for food businesses risks contamination. Doors with food-safe seals and low-porosity surfaces simplify disinfection.
  3. Optimized cooling and ventilation systems: Cheese, quark or fresh milk require different temperature and humidity levels. Precise dimensioning of the cooling technology prevents the growth of unwanted microorganisms.

Automated cleaning technologies
Thorough cleaning is at the heart of every dairy. CIP (Cleaning in Place) systems save time and resources because equipment can be cleaned without dismantling. We design customized CIP circuits in close cooperation with the operators. The decisive factor here is coordination with the structural conditions. Only when construction planning and cleaning technology go hand in hand can dairy companies produce smoothly and sustainably.

Sustainability and energy efficiency

The issue of sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Schwan Projekt GmbH attaches great importance to keeping energy costs and emissions as low as possible – for example by:

  • Efficient insulation: Insulating roof panels and façade systems that minimize energy loss.
  • Optimized use of process heat: Where waste heat is generated, it can be used elsewhere.
  • Resource-conserving refurbishment: Wherever possible, existing building fabric is integrated during refurbishment to avoid wasting materials.

Focus on process optimization
In addition to the structural and technical perspective, we advise our customers on process optimization. Where can routes be shortened? Which areas require stricter separation? How can cleaning processes be simplified? Improved process technology not only leads to higher hygiene standards, but also to lower operating costs and increased production capacity.

Outlook: The future of the dairy industry

The requirements in the food industry will continue to increase. Stricter regulations, increasing price pressure and rising customer demands in terms of transparency and sustainability call for innovative solutions. Schwan Projekt GmbH has set itself the task of designing or converting dairy plants in such a way that they are competitive in the long term. Whether it’s the use of germ-reducing materials such as GRP, efficient cold room construction or the integration of digital control technology – we always keep our finger on the pulse.

Hygiene in the dairy industry is the interplay of engineering skill, well thought-out layout and state-of-the-art technologies. Schwan Projekt GmbH pursues a holistic approach that includes both structural and procedural aspects. With our expertise in civil engineering in the food industry and our focus on sustainability, we help dairies to meet the highest hygiene standards and work economically at the same time.

Cooperation with other trades

Our role as an engineering office goes beyond pure planning: as part of the Wirth Group, we are in close contact with FoodTec Buildings to coordinate all construction details. We also coordinate other trades – from refrigeration technology and electrical installations to the installation of GRP walls, surface protection and hygienic doors. This results in seamless interaction, which is reflected in a trouble-free construction phase and impressive long-term results.

Why the Wirth Group is your ideal partner

  • Comprehensive support: From planning to implementation – everything from a single source.
  • International experience: Successful projects in the DACH region and worldwide.
  • Expertise and innovation: Continuous further development of our technologies and processes.
  • Customer centricity: Individual solutions that are precisely tailored to your needs.
Published On: 10. February 2025Categories: Unkategorisiert

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