| 57 PRODUCTION Silver Fern Farms - Takapau Silver Fern Farms Takapau is a large scale-processing format for primarily lamb. It exports to key markets internationally. Hawkes Bay irm Electrical Process Development – EPD – has forged a leading reputation in the region for an uncompromising commitment to quality, integrity and reliability. This has seen it the contractor of choice for over a decade for Silver Fern Farms Takapu. EPD business development manager Brad Mason says EPD can provide a turnkey solution for industrial clients, something that is rare and means that EPD can maintain extremely high levels of quality and control over timing of projects. Electrical contracting and automation design engineering services range from the design and fabrication of control panels and switchboards to automation instrumentation, pneumatics and more. Its expertise has seen the company work on a wide range of projects for Silver Fern Farms over the years including a signi icant upgrade to its marshalling loor at Takapau. "This project involved the EPD team upgrading the 11kV Transformer, upgrading the Main Switchboard and installing many kilometers of electrical, control and instrumentation cables. The new installation was then fully automated. Included in this was the design, fabrication and installation of 12 electrical control cabinets, which had to be craned in through a temporarily lifted roof space. “Silver Fern Farms have a vision of what they want to achieve and it’s our job to make it happen,” says Brad. “Our ideas come from a solution focused mind-set and always looking for better ways. We ind answers and we think outside of the box. This is how we develop solutions that create value for our clients. In addition to our core team of electricians and automation programmers, EPD is supported by a number of strategic partners, specialists and experts in their respective ields.” He says the company’s multi-disciplinary team o ers over 250 years of combined experience. From its inception in 1994, 100% NZ owned and operated EPD has grown a portfolio of projects covering the commercial and industrial spectrum. “Through strong technical knowledge, a willingness to go above and beyond the norm and supported by a management team that understands the importance of quality, we are able to support our clients as and when required 24/7,” says Brad. EPD is continuously working on projects for Silver Fern Farms, including at present a signi icant water management improvement project. “We leverage our vast expertise to serve our clients and have an uncompromising commitment to producing results and providing exceptional customer service. We are proud to work with Silver Fern Farms to continuously help them to grow and improve their business.” Quality, integrity and reliability SIMPLYFYING THE MOST COMPLEX PROJECTS Electrical Engineering Made Easy EPD has been built – from the inside out – to make life easier for our clients. So, if you have a question, we’re here to help. P 06 876 0806 | admin@epd.net.nz www.epd.net.nz
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