Microsource Building B Fertilizer Facility Project
Project Specifications
Industry
Fertilizer Facility
Completion Date
2025
Location
Shakopee, MN
Interstates delivered a full IPD project for MicroSource’s Building B fertilizer facility in Shakopee, Minnesota, supporting the project from initial design through system checkout and final construction activities. The team provided engineering, programming, operational technology, and construction services, including electrical gear, site lighting, cameras, and the integration of motors and instruments required to bring the facility online. Interstates designed and built a 75,000-square-foot liquid storage facility with automation to efficiently move product between tanks, mixers, and batch totes. The facility was fully operational ahead of schedule and is currently utilizing 40% of its capacity. With electrical infrastructure, automation, and Rockwell hardware in place, it is well-positioned to seamlessly scale to full production as future needs arise.
Services Provided: Electrical Construction | Electrical Engineering | Industrial Automation & Integration | Operational Technology | Prefabrication Panel Fabrication
Key Scope Components
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Execution:
The fully integrated IPD team enabled design and scope changes to be incorporated smoothly throughout the project lifecycle without impacting schedule.
Trade and Internal Coordination:
Close coordination with other trades and across Interstates’ internal teams supported efficient execution and contributed to the facility being completed ahead of schedule.
Underground Conduit Infrastructure:
Interstates utilized underground conduit systems to improve installation efficiency, reduce congestion, and support long-term facility expansion.
Standardized Remote I/O Panels:
Standard valve manifold remote I/O panels were implemented to streamline system design, reduce panel build time, and improve consistency across the automation architecture.