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Weston Milling has been milling grain and selling baking ingredients throughout Australia for over 80 years. The company was looking to increase factory throughput, which required increasing the cooling capacity of the plant by installing larger fans.
Unfortunately the existing equipment was creating unacceptably high level of noise. Complaints from neighbouring residents had led to a notice from the regulator, shutting down the factory unless noise levels were reduced.
APCINFRA conducted a detailed noise survey and audit, followed by acoustic modelling of various options. We were able to ascertain the most effective solution, and designed, manufacture and installed new acoustic enclosures.
These acoustic enclosures reduced the noise levels dramatically, allowing the shutdown notice to be withdrawn. Our client was therefore able to increase production as planned. Upon start-up, personnel within the factory reported a significant reduction in noise. Management were so impressed that they were to be heard enquiring whether the plant was actually in operation!
