When it comes to food production, one of the biggest challenges is keeping a processing facility clean. A local food manufacturer made that easier to do by using a nontraditional building design.
Appel Farms recently moved its cheese production operations into a new 12,800-square-foot facility at 6605 Northwest Drive, northeast of Ferndale. Unlike standard pre-engineered steel buildings, the steel columns normally on the inside are on the outside. The structure was built by Faber Construction of Lynden.
Having the columns on the outside of the building makes a difference for food producers – it creates a smooth interior that is easier to keep clean, said Rick Faber of Faber Construction. It’s more expensive to design and assemble, but the long-term benefits to the food producer will be happy health inspectors and less time spent keeping the production area clean, he said.
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