Manildra Filler Platforms: 27 tons of hygienic precision inside a live food factory

July 8, 2025 - Blog

Building heavy steel structures inside an active food production facility presents a unique set of challenges – especially when hygiene is non-negotiable. That was the case with the Manildra Filler Platforms project, where we delivered a complete fabrication package under strict sanitary requirements.

The Scope

Our team was responsible for delivering the full scope:

• 3D modeling
• Detailing
• Fabrication-ready drawings

All tasks were executed with the food industry’s demanding standards in mind – especially when it comes to cleanliness, durability, and efficiency.

The Challenge: Hygienic Design

In food processing environments, designing for hygiene means eliminating every possible space where food particles or moisture could accumulate. That required not only technical precision but creative problem-solving from the earliest modeling stages.

The Solution

To ensure full compliance and long-term reliability, we implemented several key design strategies:

• Hollow sections for easy cleaning and seamless surfaces
• Galvanized steel to withstand corrosion and cleaning chemicals
• Custom sealing caps and gusset plate slots to avoid dirt traps
• 27 tons of meticulously engineered and fabricated steel components
• First IFA package issued in less than one month, ensuring fast turnaround

Collaborative Design Approach

From day one, we worked in close coordination with the client. The design was refined in parallel with the modeling process – an agile, collaborative approach that ensured every detail aligned with both hygiene standards and practical on-site needs.

The Result

The Manildra project stands as a great example of how thoughtful engineering, hygienic design, and efficient workflows can come together to solve complex challenges in live food production environments.

It’s not just about building structures – it’s about building the right structures, in the right way, for the right environment.