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Industrial Facility Upgrades:

6 Steps to Take Before The Project Starts to Save the Budget and Timeline

IFS Industrial Services

Because of the complexity and rigid requirements of industrial facilities, our clients appreciate the breadth and depth of IFS’ services.

From highly regulated pharmaceutical facilities to chemical production lines and more.

We understand that safety and speed are two critical drivers of all industrial projects.

Safety: Safety and environmental requirements are usually strict and rigorous. We use the same experienced technicians as much as possible for a facility and have the in-house capability for high-purity orbitally welded piping and specialty resin piping.

Speed: Industrial clients often are in a race to get a new process or product to market. They need a reliable, quick timeline and quick response for service issues because downtime means money lost. We spend the time in advance with computerized 3-D and isometric hand drawings to help clients visualize flat engineering designs so it is built right, the first time.

As a true partner, we listen, we strategize, we offer solutions and we deliver responsive service. 

Serving the St. Louis Region, Metro East & Mid-Missouri

IFS builds and maintains compliant, dependable systems for all types of industrial facilities throughout St. Louis and Mid Missouri from our Columbia office. 

ELANTAS PDG Manufacturing Plant Upgrade

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

Thomas Hill Energy Center

VIRBAC

Huvepharma

A One-Stop Shop: Personal Attention + Depth of Skills

They’re there in a heartbeat, they have 24-hour cars. It’s a one-stop shop. Working with a one-stop shop is the only way to go.” – David Petelik, Huvepharma Inc

Over time, many industrial clients expand IFS’ role to managing nearly every aspect of their facility systems — from HVAC projects and service to plumbing, fire protection, building controls and more. 

Uncommon in the St. Louis and Mid-Missouri markets — IFS’ resources match the largest mechanical firms but with the relationship focus of smaller firms.  

IFS provides personal attention through a central industrial specialist — Jerry or Anthony — who gets to know the facility and keeps as many of the same technicians on projects as possible.

Clients have access to specialized departments and IFS’ engineering team for advanced services and consulting. 

 “IFS has the resources to do what needs to be done and done right,” said Petelik.

Advanced Industrial Services

From new construction of high-purity production lines to retrofits and servicing facility systems, IFS builds and maintains dependable and compliant systems for industrial and pharmaceutical facilities:

  • High-Purity Medical/Food Grade Piping
  • 304 and 316 Stainless Steel Process Pipe Systems 
  • Specialty HVAC —. Chillers/Cooling Towers/Boilers
  • High-Purity Polypropylene, Bead & Crevis Free Piping Systems
  • Compressed Air Piping 
  • Orbital Welding
  • Carbon Steel Piping
  • Fire Protection Services
  • Building Automation Systems 
  • 24/7 Service
  • Energy Audits and Recommissioning

Industrial Project Types

  • Pharmaceutical Grade Facilities
  • Today’s pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving to meet growing demand in the healthcare environment. Getting your building systems to operate efficiently and according to specifications is paramount in controlling energy consumption and optimizing the performance of your facility.

  • Pharmaceutical Products for Animals
  • IFS is experienced in working with multiple pharmaceutical companies that produce products for animals. We understand these facilities have specialized controls and must maintain the required regulations.

  • Utility Companies
  • IFS understands the importance of working with utility companies through our many long-term client relationships throughout Missouri. We understand that utility companies serve masses of consumers who expect reliable service and we are familiar with the required regulations of these facilities.

  • General Manufacturing
  • Complex industrial installations demand minimal downtime and aggressive schedules to keep processes and schedules on track. Our team is skilled at working in fully operational facilities.

  • Chemical Manufacturing
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    At IFS, we understand that chemical plants are a delicate and specialized field of work. Not only do we have safety procedures to ensure work is completed to the correct standards, but we also have the capability to perform specialized jobs.

  • Military & Government
  • Government projects are a specialty of IFS. We are used to working with all the cones with governmental projects and facilities, including budgetary and time restraints as well as following the guidelines provided by each government agency.

Today’s pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving to meet growing demand in the healthcare environment. Getting your building systems to operate efficiently and according to specifications is paramount in controlling energy consumption and optimizing the performance of your facility.

IFS is experienced in working with multiple pharmaceutical companies that produce products for animals. We understand these facilities have specialized controls and must maintain the required regulations.

IFS understands the importance of working with utility companies through our many long-term client relationships throughout Missouri. We understand that utility companies serve masses of consumers who expect reliable service and we are familiar with the required regulations of these facilities.

Complex industrial installations demand minimal downtime and aggressive schedules to keep processes and schedules on track. Our team is skilled at working in fully operational facilities.

 

At IFS, we understand that chemical plants are a delicate and specialized field of work. Not only do we have safety procedures to ensure work is completed to the correct standards, but we also have the capability to perform specialized jobs.

Government projects are a specialty of IFS. We are used to working with all the cones with governmental projects and facilities, including budgetary and time restraints as well as following the guidelines provided by each government agency.

Industrial Team.

Jerry grew up in this business his entire life and ran a company with his father for 23 years before he came to IFS. He is passionate about providing responsive, quality counsel to clients.

“A lot of people want to hit the easy button. What separates IFS from a lot of other contractors is that we spend the time upfront to help our clients visualize the installation to work out any issues. This impacts their bottom line and keeps projects on track, to avoid costly adjustments afterward.” 

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Jerry Baumann

ST. LOUIS

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Jerry grew up in this business his entire life and ran a company with his father for 23 years before he came to IFS 13 years ago. He is passionate about providing responsive, quality counsel to clients.

“A lot of people want to hit the easy button. What separates IFS from a lot of other contractors is that we spend the time upfront to help our clients visualize the installation to work out any issues. This impacts their bottom line and keeps projects on track, to avoid costly adjustments afterwards.” 

Jerry Baumann

ST. LOUIS

Project Engineer Anthony Silistria runs IFS’ industrial team that serves Mid-Missouri from an office in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He prides himself in thinking outside the box and providing the customer with the best option for their project. He has been with IFS for over nine years.

“I like to look at each set of drawings with fresh eyes and always try and consider other options as opposed to what is drawn to see if another way suits the customer better. I enjoy working with customers on site and understanding their facilities to ensure they get the best option to help them become more efficient. It is all about the final product and making sure the customer is happy in the end.”

Anthony Silistria

MID MISSOURI

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