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JRMA has provided architectural and engineering design services for over 100 projects during our 23-year relationship with Kal Kan Foods, Vernon, CA (1982 – 2005).
Food Process Conceptual Design
Prototype Lab – National Office: Conceptual architectural design services to renovate the existing packaging development lab located in the National Office into a new Prototype Lab. JRMA provided 3 design schemes along with a study model and color exploration during the conceptual design phase. JRMA prepared a design concept to include:
• New entry featuring a product display area
• Central conference area
• Elevated lounge area
• Kitchen and storage
• Work area with work stations
• Possible mezzanine above the kitchen area
Test Lab and Kennel: Concept for Waltham Pet Foods (premier product line and subsidiary of Mars/Kal Kan). Concept emphasized product development security and was designed as a “hub” plan with lab and kennel rings radiating from central core areas shared by all staff.
Research & Development Lab Remodel: Concept for Waltham Pet Foods included product test labs and animal quarters and was to be located at and in partnership with Western State University in Pomona, CA.
Food proccess architectural Analysis
SFM Processing: Provided analysis of existing and new structure for supporting new SFM and OFM accumulators, an SFM mixer, a receiver tank and associated equipment.
Cost Analysis Waste Building: Preliminary construction cost analysis and conceptual design for a proposed waste treatment building addition.
Food Process Seismic Upgrade
National Office: Seismic reinforcing and structural upgrade of 70,000 s.f. critically under designed (1960’s era) building. Work phased to maintain office operations.
Food processing Platforms / Mezzanines / Equipment
Waste Treatment Facility: New equipment platform for two new cyclones, each weighting 8,300 pounds.
Cooling Tower: Structural engineering for the addition of a cooling tower on the cannery building.
Wet Pilot Plant Mezzanine: Planning and engineering for steel mezzanine structure.
Pilot Plant: Design and analysis of a steel frame support system for a new 12 ft. diameter dry-storage tank and associated equipment.
Pouch Plant Mezznine: New mezzanine within the New Pouch Plant Addition (see below). Floor and stairs detailed for wash down maintenance and worker safety.
Food Processing Facility Expansion Projects
Meat Plant Facility: Remodel/conversion of existing retort cooker (batch) operation to vertical hydrosterilizer (continuous) process line. Hydos (approx. 100’ tall) required roof upgrades and new foundations. Upgrade of existing structure to accommodate a new Pouch Processing Building.
 Pouch Plant: Prepared a site study to determine the feasibility of adding 20,000 s.f. for the introduction of new pouch style retail product. Expansion required coordination and integration with existing adjacent operations and structures. JRMA provided engineering and permitting for equipment-related design issues including extensive conveyance systems and mezzanine (see above).
Direct Ship Warehouse: New 50,000 s.f. tilt-up warehouse addition to existing plant. Site required vacating existing street and utility relocation. Design included planning of interior product racking and covered dock area for (10) truck bays.
Kal Kan Center for Pet Nutrition National Office: JRMA prepared a feasibility study for expansion of the existing National Office into the existing Lab and Pilot Plant area. Remodel of high profile interior open plan administrative staff areas (approx. 20,000 s.f.). Exterior façade and entry redesigned with new glazing, ramps and planters. Design used 3d digital modeling.
Palletizer Building: New pre-engineered metal building.
Parking: Planning, Redesign and permitting of staff parking lots (approx. 900 spaces).
Tenant Improvement
Innovation Kitchen and Conference Room: 5,000 s.f. tenant improvement of the research and development area of the Master Foods Facility. Improvements include a development kitchen for the Uncle Bens product line and associated conference room.
Corporate and Plant Cafeteria: New food service and dining facility to be built within an existing portion of the plant. Provided several alternatives for the remodeling of the existing ground floor locker rooms and second floor cafeteria at the Meat Plant facility. The remodeled area, including a small building addition, is approximately 6,000 s.f. The dining area includes seating for 100 employees. The lower level includes staff locker and toilet room facilities (approximately 5,800 s.f.).
Wellness Center Conceptual Architectural Design Services: Improvement to the lower level of the existing Meat Plant and Employee Locker/Restroom area to accommodate a new Wellness Center. JRMA provided 3 schemes for the conceptual architectural design to include the following improvements:
• 1,900 s.f. (approximate) Wellness Center
• New Medical Therapy Room
• New Conference Rooms
• Multi-purpose and Conference Rooms
• New Lobby Area
• Removal/relocation/expansion of the existing 3,500 s.f. locker/restroom area.
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