When Walmart needed a partner to outfit their recently built $350 million milk processing plant, they chose KEES, whose high-quality, customized HVAC solutions meet the toughest standards of large-scale food production.
One of America's most iconic businesses, Walmart has over 4,600 super centers, grocery stores, and discount department stores in the U.S. alone. They rank as the world's 23rd-largest public corporation, and earned revenue of $648 billion in 2024. To supply their vast number of stores, Walmart's food processing and packaging plants need top-of-the-line HVAC equipment. They partnered with KEES, whose products are tailored to clients' needs.
Project Requirements
Walmart's new $350 million milk processing plant in Valdosta, Georgia, marked a major investment in modern food production. KEES played a vital role in the construction of this facility, supplying 424 individual duct access doors that met food production safety protocols.
The duct access doors, ranging from 6"x6" to 24"x24", were equipped with special polymer gaskets selected for their resistance to moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. In a milk plant, where hygiene and environmental control are critical, these gaskets provide a tight seal that helps prevent air, water, and contaminant leaks – protecting the sterile conditions required for safe food processing.
Built to endure the rigors of constant sanitation and heavy use, KEES duct access doors delivered exactly what the facility needed – a customized solution for plant safety and efficiency.
Why KEES
To meet the safety standards, massive commercial food production facilities require unique solutions. At KEES we work alongside our clients to design customized HVAC equipment with the needs of their specific facilities in mind.
This project is a great example of KEES's responsiveness in action. When Walmart's team identified the need for a gasket with exceptional sealing and washdown performance, KEES worked closely with them to deliver a tailored solution that met their exact requirements.
Custom-built infrastructure is KEES's specialty. Our unique production environment lets us manufacture one-of-a-kind products that satisfy compliance standards in food production, hospitals, industrial manufacturing, and more.