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Food Processing

Food Processing

JH Kelly acts as an industrial general contractor providing design/build and design/assist construction services, maintenance, and service solutions for food processing facilities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

Our unique ability to self-perform nearly all required scopes - from civil, structural, and building erection to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process systems - enable us to provide unmatched quality, efficiency, and cost control.

New Construction & Expansions: Our experience portfolio encompasses both new construction and complex upgrades, expansions, and retrofits all while maintaining operational continuity.

Sectors We Serve:
  • Potato

  • Dairy / Cheese

  • Poultry

  • Bakeries

  • Frozen and Snack foods

  • Seafood

  • Breweries / Malting

  • Wineries

  • Agriculture

  • Beef

All Facility Types: With in-house engineering capability and longstanding relationships with industry-leading engineers and architects, we have the capability to design/build entire facilities, including:

  • Building Erection
  • Process Equipment Installation
  • Process Mechanical & Electrical
  • Bulk Conveyance
  • Industrial Refrigeration & Cold Storage
  • Instrumentation & Controls
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Put JH Kelly's specialized capabilities to work for you

Our integrated capabilities and commitment to excellence make us a trusted partner for food processing facility construction, upgrades, and maintenance. Contact us to discuss how we can support your next project.

Food Processing Content Blocks

Key Differentiators:

  • Turnkey Project Delivery: We are uniquely positioned to provide you with turnkey construction services almost entirely self-performed with our in-house craft that include:
    • Boilermakers

    • Carpenters

    • Electricians

    • Ironworkers

    • Laborers

    • Millwrights

    • Plumber/Pipefitters

    • Operators

    • Sheet Metal Workers

  • Streamlined Project Delivery: Because of our self-performance breadth, we are able to ensure streamlined communication, fewer handoffs, mitigate scope gaps, and provide you with budget and schedule certainty, all while eliminating double and triple markups that are common under a typical construction management agreement.

  • Maintenance and Service: Comprehensive preventative maintenance and emergency repair services to maximize uptime and operational efficiency for food processing equipment and facilities.

Why Choose JH Kelly:

  • Efficiency: Self-performing nearly all scopes ensures streamlined execution and cost savings.

  • Expertise: Decades of experience in the food processing sector, including meat, dairy, produce, and beverage facilities.

  • Reliability: A proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.