HyLife Pork Processing Plant
KGS Group worked with HyLife Foods to engineer a new 98,500 square foot pork processing facility that would elevate employee welfare, bring food safety practices in line with global standards, increase efficiency and maximize return on investment – while keeping existing production running.
The cornerstone of a $125 million investment, the new plant includes a modern cut floor, advanced packaging area, high‑capacity storage coolers, palletizing and shipping zones and upgraded utility spaces. KGS provided conceptual design, cost estimate and value engineering services to support project funding. Detailed design of the facility to global meat industry standards was also provided by KGS Group, as well as the design of building utility service upgrades, integration of vendor equipment, procurement management and construction engineering support for this fast-track project.
By combining state‑of‑the‑art technology with tailored engineering solutions, the project reduced waste, enhanced employee welfare and increased production capacity. It has helped HyLife transform its investment into a global competitive advantage while generating 165 permanent jobs for the local community. Delivered through a fully multidisciplinary approach, the project was completed on time and on budget.
Project Highlights
- Improved plant efficiency – increased throughput of 1250 hogs/day (to 7,500 hogs/day)
- Integration of cutting-edge processing equipment reducing repetitive strain and increasing yield per carcass
- Over 1.1 kilometres of conveyance equipment providing efficient and linear material handling
- Local job creation for construction trades – 90% Manitoba sourced with 45% from the local Westman region
