2022-11-03

Alfa Laval opens new food hub in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Alfa Laval announces the opening of its new food hub in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Conveniently located within close proximity to Chicago and Milwaukee International Airports, the hub is equipped with enhanced capabilities to support the US hygienic & food processing market.

Expanded capabilities

Base to more than 100 associates, the facility boasts several enhancements including a state-of-the-art laboratory, testing center and service repair capabilities, along with plentiful training space for customers and partners to engage with subject matter experts on a wide variety of topics, from product sizing and maintenance to system application and design. The campus primarily serves the hygienic process industry which includes dairy, food, beverage, brewing, personal care, pharmaceutical, fats & oils and protein processing along with many others.

“I am extremely excited about the expanded capabilities offered at our newly remodeled food hub in Kenosha. It is a true center of excellence where customers and channel partners can access our full breadth of hygienic separation, process systems, heat transfer and fluid handling expertise.” Said John Piazza, Senior Vice President, Food & Water Division.

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Sustainable location

Additional investments were made in the design and construction of the new facility to support Alfa Laval’s commitment to sustainability. “We not only create sustainable solutions for our customers, we operate by these principles as well.” Said Ester Codina, President – North America, Alfa Laval Inc. “The facility employs new energy-efficient and natural illumination in an open concept design.” She further added “We are committed to continue the journey of decarbonization in all our operations in the US, and this is just one example of the task we have in front of us.”

Strong regional support

The Kenosha facility is one of 15 Alfa Laval US-based locations that provide support to the region. “Our global company started doing business in the US in 1883 and has a long-established presence in Wisconsin, dating back to 1919 with our legacy Tri-Clover® brand and later in the 50s with G&H.” Said Piazza, “Along with our robust hygienic solutions portfolio, the energy, marine and industrial markets greatly depend on Alfa Laval’s technology and expertise as well.”

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To learn more about Alfa Laval and its full range of process solutions, please visit: www.alfalaval.us

 

Editor's notes

This is Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth and driving progress – always going the extra mile to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.

Alfa Laval’s innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources. They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment and reduced emissions. Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet. Making the world better, every day. It’s all about Advancing better™.

Alfa Laval has 17,900 employees. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 40.9 billion (approx. EUR 4 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq OMX.

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Contact

Scott Dillner

Demand Generation Manager

+1 262 605 2643
scott.dillner@alfalaval.com

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