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 Turnkey delivered 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