Hayes Food Facility – Comprehensive MEP Fit-Out for Wealmoor Ltd

Heb Mechanical & Electrical was entrusted with delivering a full MEP fit-out for the Hayes Food Facility, a major herb processing plant operated by Wealmoor Ltd. This project formed part of Wealmoor’s strategic effort to modernise and expand their operations, ensuring the facility could meet the growing demands of the food processing industry while maintaining compliance with stringent quality and safety standards.

Heb Mechanical & Electrical provided a turnkey MEP solution that spanned multiple areas of the facility, each requiring specialised systems to support Wealmoor’s production processes. These included:

• Office Spaces: Installation of power, lighting, and HVAC systems to create a comfortable and energy-efficient environment for staff.
• Marketing Kitchen: Equipped with advanced ventilation, heating, and electrical systems, ensuring seamless operation in a space used for product development and demonstrations.
• Production and Distribution Zones: The heart of the facility, where the MEP installation was critical in supporting the high-efficiency workflows required for herb processing.

• Process Ventilation & HEPA Filtration: Heb installed state-of-the-art process ventilation with stainless steel ductwork and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, ensuring that air quality met the strict hygiene requirements necessary for food processing environments.

• ATEX-Rated Extraction Systems: Specialised extraction systems designed to handle atmospheres where explosive gases, dust, or vapours could accumulate, ensuring the plant operates safely and meets hazardous area regulations.

• Cleaning in Place (CIP) System: Automated cleaning systems integrated into the facility’s pipework and processing equipment, allowing for regular sanitation of equipment without disassembly. This system helped Wealmoor maintain high hygiene standards while reducing downtime and labour costs.

• Compressed Air Systems: Tailored to meet the demands of various production processes, providing compressed air for automation, control, and production equipment.

• Process Water Systems: Heb designed and installed an efficient water management system to support the plant's operations, ensuring adequate supply for cleaning, cooling, and processing requirements.

One of the key challenges in this project was ensuring minimal disruption to Wealmoor's ongoing operations. Heb Mechanical & Electrical carefully coordinated installation schedules to avoid impacting the production timelines, ensuring seamless integration of new systems without delays.