Project Profile
Expansion of Buffalo Trace Distillery

Project Description
Buffalo Trace Distillery wished to expand its distillery, which resides within a 200-year-old building with a rich history. Our team provided MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), Process, and Controls engineering along with ELT (Engineer-Led Turnkey™) construction that not only navigated the unique challenges of updating the historic architecture of the facility, but also enhanced the environmental and sustainability goals of the company.

Key Successes:

• Increased Production Capabilities: DEG’s effort to expand and upgrade the distillery has significantly increased production capabilities and improves operational efficiencies.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Our implementation of advanced utilities, controls, and environmental systems ensured sustainable production practices and compliance with regulatory standards.

Services Provided:

Utilities Upgrade and Expansion:

• Steam systems
• Compressed air systems
• Cooling water systems
• Electrical services

Production Capacity Enhancement

• Installation of a second still for increased distillation capacity
• Replacement of hammer mills to enhance grain processing efficiency
• Modernization of stillage handling systems to separate solids for upcycling

Fermentation Expansion

• Increased fermentation capacity to support higher production volumes

Environmental Management

• Implementation of a new wastewater treatment plant to ensure environmental compliance and sustainability