- LocationWest Point, PA
- DateJanuary – December 2015
- ServicesMechanical Construction
Improving Steam System Reliability at Merck
To enhance worker safety and maintenance access to the high-pressure steam (HPS) supply at its West Point, PA., facility, Merck & Co. engaged Herman Goldner Co., Inc. to install new steam mains and isolation valves across seven campus locations, ensuring independent operation, shutdowns, and back-feeding capabilities. The project achieved $250,000 in cost savings through innovative strategies, including off-site fabrication of piping, 20 seamless steam shutdowns with no impact on 14 operating areas, 56 tons of steel and 75 tons of pipe erected, 20 weekend crane lifts, and 7,000 safe construction hours with zero injuries. Extensive safety measures, peer reviews, and lean practices, such as just-in-time deliveries and efficient material handling, minimized roof work and maximized efficiency, earning the “Best Medium Size Project” award in Merck’s Global Engineering Services portfolio.
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On behalf of CBRE Property Management, congratulations to Andrew Cipollono and the entire Herman Goldner Co., Inc. and Erickson team for their flawless and safe execution of the cooling tower replacement at 2000 Market Street in Philadelphia this morning.”