Superior Boiler Works delivers state-of-the-art boilers to major, multinational company’s new foods facility

 

Hutchinson, Kan.- Superior Boiler Works Inc. announced the delivery of three Mohican model, 900-horsepower, four-pass boilers to a major, multinational food manufacturer/processor’s new Midwestern manufacturing facility. The boiler systems represent the latest in technology offerings for maximizing efficiencies, and comprise a successful team approach that included Hughes Machinery Company for overall management and coordination.

 

In making the announcement, Al Wasinger, Superior’s executive vice president-sales & marketing, said, “Superior Boiler Works is extremely pleased to provide this state-of-the-art, highly efficient boiler-burner package. The system provides straightforward integration with the plant building management system, as well as flexibility and adaptability for now and in the future. We pride ourselves on supplying engineered solutions to our customers’ energy needs. Working toward a common goal was our focus and everyone involved did just that.”

 

At the heart of the new facility’s boiler plant, the three Superior boilers will achieve efficiency goals through optimal heat exchanger design and use of innovative materials, and will utilize improved combustion technology, employing parallel positioning burner controls with an oxygen trim system, all in a compact, space-saving design. The result will be a low-maintenance boiler room, substantially reduced operating costs and reduced consumption of precious natural gas and electrical power resources. Superior delivered the Mohican boilers with a shorter-than-normal lead time, validating the company’s ability to manufacture boilers much more efficiently than current industry norms. Doug Wright, Superior’s president and ceo, said, “We embrace the philosophy of continuous improvement and are constantly looking for ways to improve our processes and structure. The customer presented us with a situation and need and, through coordination with the various companies involved, we provided a solution that was an overall success. In the end, it’s all about providing value to the customer and backing it up with our proven customer service.”

 

The Mohican design delivered is a four-pass wetback Scotch Marine boiler capable of operating at low and high pressures with multiple energy sources. Through engineering, enhancements in operational performance have been designed into the boiler, making it an industry leader in overall energy efficiency.

 

Hutchinson, Kan.-based Superior Boiler Works, a leader in clean-air emissions technology, manufactures Scotch Marine firetube boilers for process steam, hot water and waste heat recovery. In business since the 1940s, the company has shipped more than 20,000 boilers throughout the U.S. and worldwide, and its commitment to unparalleled quality has produced the most dependable boilers available. Superior Boiler Works also provides parts and 24-hour service.

 

For more information, visit www.superiorboiler.com.