US food giant PepsiCo turned to Arup to design and develop its largest and most sustainable food production facility in Europe Embracing decarbonisation and circular economy principles the factory will be carbon neutral by 2035 exporting to over 20 European countries and creating over 450 jobs From initial material selection and prefabrication Arup calculated the plant’s whole life carbon footprint and highlighted carbon hot spots for the design team to prioritise in reducing emissions the facility will generate clean power from photovoltaic panels and its own wind turbine with plans for an on-site solar farm in the future Waste heat from food production will also be recovered and used to heat the building and generate steam.  The plant will embrace circular economy principles by using leftover potato peelings in a biomass generator to provide power whilst converting into crop fertiliser for farmers A starch recovery system will extract starch from post-process water and the water management system will reuse mains water and rainwater for potato cleaning we provided training to the contractor team A sustainability roadmap and green budget will guide low carbon materials choices including steel selected with future reuse in mind and local procurement to reduce transport emissions the factory will source potatoes from local suppliers that will be delivered in a timely way to avoid the need to store potatoes At Sroda Slaska we are reimagining the future of food production Arup asked PepsiCo employees at existing plants in Poland and Turkey about their needs and experiences This resulted in a user-friendly factory with effective production processes smooth people flows and the potential for future refurbishments and enlargements without disruption to daily operations fitness amenities and a social events programme will promote wellbeing walkways and improvements to local public transport will encourage green travel and active lifestyles our specialists quickly identified interventions to limit the spread of the virus for health and productivity contactless changing rooms and limited people flows so workers from different shifts do not cross paths needlessly Arup developed the project using Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enable modern construction methods and have created a digital twin of the factory to facilitate future maintenance we have shortened the project timeline and successfully reduced time losses caused by changes to the project scope after market growth required an increase in production capacity Our cost consultants are also using BIM for quantity surveying to accurately evaluate different option costs PepsiCo recognised the need for a multidisciplinary team to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals over 100 of Arup’s engineers and experts have provided a range of services including technical due diligence for site selection cost consulting and supporting the overall construction process.  Embracing decarbonisation 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the highly in-demand CFM International LEAP engines powering the Airbus A320neo family (LEAP-1A) and the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (LEAP-1B) are crucial components of modern narrowbody fleets worldwide XEOS is poised to become a key player in ensuring the continued operational efficiency of these aircraft XEOS is actively performing LEAP-1B engine shop visits alongside supporting LEAP-1A module work and comprehensive engine testing The facility’s growth trajectory includes the addition of LEAP-1B test cell capabilities in the coming months further enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive overhaul and repair services This expansion will allow XEOS to handle a greater volume of engine maintenance ensuring airlines can minimize downtime and maintain their operational schedules The recent MRO agreement between Lufthansa Technik and LOT Polish Airlines underscores the importance of this facility with its growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft making XEOS a vital partner in their maintenance strategy Spanning 35,000 square meters (approximately 376,737 square feet) the XEOS facility is designed with efficiency and advanced technology in mind It features an engine prep hall for thorough inspections a main hall for engine and module assembly and disassembly and a continuously expanding set of repair stations the facility incorporates a hands-on engine training center and an advanced test cell for rigorous engine performance evaluation XEOS operates using GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating system which ensures the implementation of the latest best practices in lean design and operation maximizing productivity and minimizing waste Beyond its commercial aviation MRO activities GE Aerospace also maintains a strong presence in supporting the Polish Air Force the company recently secured a significant order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces This demonstrates GE Aerospace’s commitment to the Polish aviation sector across both civilian and military domains solidifying its role as a key player in the region’s aerospace industry Forecast International’s Aerospace Systems Market Intelligence Services provide 10- or 15-year unit and value production forecasts for worldwide civil aircraft These services present a concise analysis of individual programs and their relationship to the respective market sectors Each service includes in-depth program reviews recent developments and a competitive market analysis — key to mastering your particular market and unlocking its growth potential (click each title for more details) For the full range of Forecast International Market Intelligence Services please click here News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology 26-Aug-2021 Last updated on 26-Aug-2021 at 15:43 GMT The company held a foundation laying ceremony today as construction began in Poland on the PLN1bn (€218.5m) facility, which will be the company’s fifth plant in the country. The production plant will be developed in stages, with construction to be completed by 2025. The factory will be equivalent to seven football pitches in size and will be built in a 30-hectare plot located in Swiete close to Sroda Slaska within the Legnica Special Economic Zone (Lower Silesia). The company said the facility will provide extra capacity to its food brands, which include products such as Lay’s fried and oven baked chips, as well as Doritos corn chips. It will supply both for the domestic market as well as export to over 20 countries, including Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by representatives of the Polish government, including Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, US Consul General in Krakow, regional and local authorities, the Mayor of Środa Śląska, executives of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency and the Legnica Special Economic Zone. Silviu Popovici, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Europe commented: “We’ve been operating and investing in Poland for 30 years. It is a great central hub as our food business grows in Central and Eastern Europe. But growth has to be sustainable. We want our plants to be the greenest, not only in Europe, but around the world. At Sroda Slaska we are re-imagining the future of food production. We want to create a model facility for sustainability in Europe.” The new ‘state-of-the-art’ facility is based on green design principles and will be built ‘with sustainability at its core’. PepsiCo’s manufacturing in Poland already uses 100% renewable electricity, however this plant will ‘go further’ – it will use low utility consumption and be fully self-sufficient generating energy via solar panels, with plans to introduce an onsite solar farm in the future. Heating, cooling and water at the site will also be reused and rainwater will be collected for use on-site. Potato waste from manufacturing will be used in a special biomass generator to help power the plant. Afterwards waste will be converted into a low carbon fertilizer which will be provided to farmers to help grow the company’s next crop. “We are proud that the new project will make use of the latest green technologies. We are already using 100% wind energy to power all four of the existing plants and the HQ in Warsaw, with additional solar panels placed in selected manufacturing plants, e.g. in Michrow and the central warehouse in Mszczonow. These innovations will make Sroda Slaska carbon neutral by 2035,” commented Michał Jaszczyk, CEO PepsiCo Poland. The crops for the new manufacturing plant will be supplied by Polish farmers working under the Polish Sustainable Farming Program. The Program was initiated 28 years ago, and currently PepsiCo sources over 230,000 tons of sustainably grown potatoes each year. This volume is expected to grow by 60,000 tons per year by 2023. In addition, the company said it will initiate new relationships for corn supplies, seeking to source up to 30,000 tons of corn for the manufacture of Doritos chips by 2027. With the new facility now in construction, PepsiCo will significantly expand the Polish Farming Program to cover 7,500 ha and over 100 farms in the coming years. PepsiCo to become ‘net water positive’ by 2030: ‘Time is running out for the world to act on water’17-Aug-2021By Katy AskewPepsiCo wants to become ‘net water positive’ by 2030, meaning the beverage giant will replenish more water than it uses to produce its food and beverage brands. PepsiCo reports significant headway in sustainability targets despite ‘year of challenges’06-Jul-2021By Gill HyslopPepsiCo has released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which outlines the progress of its social and sustainability agenda across its supply chain during what was a tumultuous year. 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Log in here BASF has inaugurated its new production plant for mobile emissions catalysts in Sroda Slaska the German group's largest emissions catalysts plant in Europe Once all ten planned light duty and heavy duty catalysts production lines are operating at full capacity by 2016 BASF said it expects to employ more than 400 people in Sroda Slaska Emissions catalysts produced at the Polish site will be used by manufacturers of light duty gasoline vehicles and light and heavy duty diesel vehicles to meet more stringent Euro 6/VI emissions regulations Among the advanced technologies to be produced at the facility are Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems cutting-edge SCR on Filter (SCRoF) solutions as well branded ozone destruction catalysts for automotive applications CHEManager Spotlight is an exclusive event tailored for practitioners and decision-makers in the chemical industry This part of our event series delves into the latest trends and innovations in logistics to streamline your operations and drive efficiency Are you ready to elevate your pharmaceutical operations Download our exclusive whitepaper and discover how compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is essential for the safety and integrity of pharmaceuticals 27-Aug-2021 Last updated on 27-Aug-2021 at 12:45 GMT the new plant will be the equivalent of seven football pitches in size and will be built in a 30-hectare plot located in Swiete close to Sroda Slaska The plant will provide the extra capacity to respond to the rapid growth in the company’s foods portfolio which includes brands such as Lay’s fried and Oven Baked chips The new plant will be fully self-sufficient generating energy via solar panels with plans to introduce an onsite solar farm in the future cooling and water at the site will also be reused and rainwater will be collected for use on-site with leftover peelings used in a special biomass generator to help power the plant and then afterwards they will be converted into a low carbon fertilizer which will be provided to farmers to help grow the company’s next crop PepsiCo Poland chief executive Michał Jaszczyk said: “We are proud that the new project will make use of the latest green technologies “We are already using 100% wind energy to power all four of the existing plants and the HQ in Warsaw with additional solar panels placed in selected manufacturing plants These innovations will make Sroda Slaska carbon neutral by 2035.” The crops for the new manufacturing plant will be supplied by Polish farmers working in close collaboration with PepsiCo under the Polish Sustainable Farming Program the company will initiate new relationships for corn supplies seeking to source up to 27,215 tonnes of corn for the manufacture of Doritos chips by 2027 PepsiCo will significantly expand the Polish Farming Program to cover 7,500 ha and over 100 farms in the coming years “We are happy for PepsiCo’s strategic choice of Sroda Slaska and strongly believe that our collaboration will be mutually beneficial,” said Adam Ruciński “It will ensure good and stable employment for hundreds of people from the vicinity of Sroda Slaska or even the Wroclaw metropolitan area and will also provide the farmers from our sub-region with the opportunities to deliver high quality produce and fair incomes.” Meanwhile, Winterbotham Darby is to open a second plant-based manufacturing facility at its Milton Keynes production site, as part of a £5m investment into its meat alternative brand Squeaky Bean. 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