Meat, Poultry & Protein
Throughout Hixson’s more than 75 years in business, we have designed and engineered best-in-class meat, poultry and protein-based product manufacturing facilities for some of the largest food processors in the industry.
Our design and engineering teams span 20 technical disciplines and provide a comprehensive approach to complex projects. From site selection through start up, we assess, plan and integrate critical functions to ensure optimal long-term plant performance. Our capabilities include:
- Building and site design and engineering
- Process and manufacturing engineering
- Material handling and packaging
- Controls and automation
- Refrigeration and HVAC
- Environmental engineering
- Quality assurance labs
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Industry Leadership & Expertise
Hixson is an active participant in several leading professional organizations and effectively incorporates current industry standards to support client needs, including:
- FDA and USDA regulations
- Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
- Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
In-Depth Knowledge of Protein Production
Hixson has significant experience and expertise in all aspects of meat production, including:
- Live Receiving
- Offal Slaughter/Evisceration
- Automated Form/Cook/Chill Systems
- Clean Room Technology
- Raw/RTE Separation
- Form/Fill/Seal
- Raw/Frozen Process
- Blend/Emulsify/Stuff
- Cook/Chill/Smoke
- Slicing
- Microwave-Vacuum Dry
- Shipping
A Leader in Sanitary Design
Hixson has helped the food industry develop and advance sanitary design standards for decades, including playing a leading role on the North American Meat Institute’s Sanitary Facility Design Task Force. Whether designing a new meat or poultry plant or modernizing an existing facility, we support our clients’ high standards for food safety.
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Want to learn more about Hixson and how we can help your meat and poultry facility? Contact a member of our team today!