A helicopter lifts an HVAC unit onto the roof of the Schwan’s expansion. Photos courtesy Schwan’s”/>A helicopter lifts an HVAC unit onto the roof of the Schwan’s expansion. Photos courtesy Schwan’s
Schwan’s Company and construction crews used an unconventional way to install its climate control systems on the new expansion at its pizza plant in Salina.
On Saturday and Sunday, they used helicopters to lift more than 50 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) units onto the roof of the new facility.
“Due to the size of both the building and the HVAC units, using helicopters was the safest and most efficient way to install the units,” said Salina’s Senior Director of Manufacturing Chris Wiseman, adding that on smaller projects, cranes would be used.
The HVAC units, some of which weigh more than 17,000 pounds, will be used for heating, cooling and humidity control of the facility.
