PDC has served Wisconsin's food and beverage industry for over 50 years, providing electrical contracting and industrial automation for cheese plants, breweries, dairy processors, and food manufacturers across the Midwest.
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Food and beverage facilities require electrical installations that account for washdown procedures, temperature extremes, moisture exposure, and regulatory compliance. Our team installs systems built for these conditions, using food-grade materials and methods that meet USDA and FDA requirements.
Fewer Quality Deviations
~70%
by implementing Advanced Process Control (APC)
Increased Equipment Life
up to ~300%
through proactive, professional maintenance
Reduced Energy Use
~40%
by installing electric motors and variable speed drives (VSDs)
Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state. PDC has worked in cheese plants—from small-batch operations to large-scale facilities—for over 50 years. We install and maintain electrical systems for cheese production equipment and provide process automation that handles the demands of wet, high-temperature environments with regular washdowns.
We provide electrical and automation services for breweries, wineries, and beverage producers throughout the Midwest. Beverage facilities present specific electrical challenges—corrosive environments, CO2 systems, temperature control requirements, and production equipment that can't tolerate downtime during peak season. We design installations that handle these demands.
PDC's Agr1Solution Team of Experts has worked in Wisconsin dairy processing for decades. We handle electrical contracting and automation for milk processing facilities, bottling plants, and dairy ingredient manufacturers. Dairy plants operate continuously—milk receiving can't stop, pasteurization systems run 24/7, and refrigeration failures mean product loss. Our installations account for these operational demands.
Beyond dairy and beverage, we serve food processors throughout the region—grain mills, meat processors, frozen food facilities, and snack manufacturers. We install electrical and automation controls systems that meet regulatory requirements while supporting production efficiency. This includes power distribution, packaging line automation, conveyor systems, process controls, and facility lighting designed for food production environments.
Packaging line electrical and controls
Food processing equipment power distribution
Metal detection and inspection system integration
Food plant lighting (LED, sanitary fixtures)
Conveyer design, sales, service, and installation
Thermal processing equipment electrical (ovens, fryers, cookers)
Food safety-compliant installation methods
UL 508A control panels for processing automation
Blast freezer and cold storage electrical
PDC has completed electrical and automation projects across Wisconsin's food and beverage sector—cheese plant expansions, brewery installations, dairy facility upgrades, and packaging line integrations.
Electrical Contracting/Agriculture
PDC served as the electrical contractor for a massive multi-year expansion of Grande Cheese's Juda, Wisconsin, facility—doubling production capacity across the cheese plant, whey plant, and wastewater systems.
Electrical & Automation/Cheese Production
PDC Electrical Contractors provided electrical engineering and installation for a fully automated, state-of-the-art system requiring removal of existing equipment and demolition of legacy electrical and control systems. A 10-day plant shutdown was scheduled for summer 2020 to complete the transition.
Automation Services/Industrial & Agriculture
The new state-of-the-art system was housed in a newly constructed 4-story, 75-foot-tall structure. PDC was hired by their long-term customer on a Time and Materials scope.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING/CHEESE PRODUCTION
Electrical design and installation for a 36,000-sq.-ft. cheese plant expansion that tripled production, featuring 160 VFDs, 155 motors, and 12,000 ft of stainless raceway.
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Looking for comprehensive automation and electrical solutions that can jumpstart your business? Or are you searching for expert advice on the latest equipment? Contact our team today to discuss your needs, ask questions, and begin a trusted partnership that supports your long-term success.
