Mars Petcare Ohio Project
Project Specifications
Industry
Petfood Facility
Completion Date
2023
Location
Multiple Locations
In a significant technology initiative, Mars Petcare recently partnered with Interstates to install numerous wireless access points across multiple facilities. This project not only enhances Mars’ operational capabilities but also showcases the expertise that Interstates brings to large-scale, technical installations. It was a nine-month-long commitment that varied in scope across several sites, ranging from 10 to 15 access points to up to a couple hundred depending on the size and requirements of each facility. The most intensive of the access point projects took place in Columbus, OH, at Mars’ largest wet pet food facility, which required the installation of approximately 200 access points.
Services Provided: Electrical Construction | Fiber Install | Audits
Key Scope Components
Interstates had to navigate several constraints on this project, from stringent food safety rules to dealing with remote, third-party IT, which required a lot of extra coordination and impacted when we could perform our work. This required Interstates to be highly adaptive and continuously communicate with various departments.
It was also challenging to complete the installation in a fully operational facility. Interstates team members had to work closely with plant operators and seize moments to execute their installations so that they didn’t interfere with production.
Interstates’ thorough safety culture and work ethic were key reasons why Mars was and still is very pleased with our work and time on site.
One of the goals for Mars was to reduce its carbon footprint. With the newly robust Wi-Fi system, Mars can efficiently use tablets instead of paper, helping the company make strides toward its environmental goals.