Dairy and Food Production
More Than 100 Years of Service to The Dairy Production Industry
At Rohde Brothers, Inc., we’re dedicated to serving the unique needs of the dairy industry. With our deep-rooted expertise in process piping, HVAC, and controls, we’re uniquely equipped to optimize your dairy production facilities from the ground up. We have also successfully engineered thermal storage add-ons to heating and cooling systems to save up to 40% on energy costs.
We provide the following value-added services:
- HVAC
- Refrigeration and fluid chillers
- Steam and Hot Water
- Stainless steel fabrication of piping systems and access platforms
HVAC Solutions Tailored for Food and Beverage Processing
Food Grade, Hygienic Air Handlers Ensure Air is Chilled, Filtered, Contaminant free, and Comfortable
The food manufacturing industry requires equipment that is of sanitary design, is cleanable and inspectable. Maintaining precise filtering, temperature, humidity, and pressure. Control of the process is critical to controlling pathogens.
Ensuring that recirculated air is always filtered before re-entering the space can prevent pathogens.
We design systems that work for you, for your facility, for the long term.
- Engineered systems for specific production temperature reqirements
- Energy-efficient designs, like geothermal, to minimize operational costs
- Reliable performance for uninterrupted production
- Controls and Automation to optimize production and sanitation
- BIM/CAD Design for efficient placement of equipment
Advanced Piping Solutions for Hygiene and Efficiency
Engineered Systems for Optimal Operational Flow
Hygiene, pathogen control, and efficiency are paramount in the dairy and food industry. Our process piping solutions are engineered to meet these demands, ensuring clean water supply and effective waste management. Our steam fitters are uniquely qualified to weld piping designed to hold high pressure. This is a state certification that not many contractors have. We can reduce costs by pre-fabricating sections to reduce the welding requirements on-site.
- High-grade passivated stainless-steel piping and connections for hygiene and durability
- Efficient designs for water conservation
- Compliance with code, health, and safety regulations
- Process Controls for Optimized Production
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Rohde Brothers, Inc. is providing several fabrication options for clients in our 11,000 sq foot dedicated stainless production area. With 40 tons of lifting capacity, we’ve got your needs covered.
- Stainless steel structural elements
- Stainless food grade vessels and tanks
- Utility skids including, chillers, heat pumps, nitrogen generation, and membrane separation.
Comprehensive Maintenance Services
24/7 Emergency Service, Maintenance Consulting, PM Programs
We provide thorough maintenance services for all installed systems. Our expertise in servicing boilers, Makeup Air Units (MAUs), and HVAC equipment ensures that your facility operates at peak efficiency and safety.
- Expert maintenance for boilers and MAUs
- Efficient HVAC system servicing to improve air quality
- Regular checks to prevent downtime and extend system life
Liquid Product Manufacturing
- Process Piping
- Prefabrication of Pipe/Manifolds
- Control and Automation systems
- Evap/Condenser/Pumps
Food Product Manufacturing and Storage
- Geothermal and In-Floor Systems
- Nitrogen Blanketing
- MAP Packaging
- Chillers
- Process Control Electronics
Service/Maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance
- HVAC Repair and Upgrades
- Piping and pump installation
- Controls updates and programming
On-Site Nitrogen production
Are you packaging your own shredded cheese? Nitrogen will act as a stable preservative for your packaged goods, adding shelf life to your products. Modified Atmospheric Packaging uses nitrogen to effectively keep your products fresh. You can generate your own nitrogen up to 99.95% purity for much less cost than shipping and storing liquid nitrogen. On-site nitrogen production is the wave of the future because it saves food and beverage producers more than 70% of the cost compared to storage and handling of liquid nitrogen.
Why Partner with Rohde Brothers, Inc.?
- Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the dairy and food industries
- Custom Solutions: We have provided engineered solutions to dairy and food industries for more than 100 years
- Quality Assurance: Committed to ASME standards and we have the certifications to back up the highest level of service
- Energy Efficiency: Focus on cost-effective and sustainable solutions
- Reliable Support: Comprehensive after-installation support and maintenance