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Trusted Sanitary Process Engineering Solutions in Loomis, CA
Barnum Mechanical has been a leader in sanitary process engineering since 1980, delivering innovative design-build solutions for food, beverage, and specialty industries. Our team of experienced engineers, project managers, and installers specializes in creating high-performance systems that optimize efficiency, sustainability, and safety. With a focus on collaboration, we work closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that meet rigorous industry standards while minimizing environmental impact. Our expertise spans process engineering, automated controls, and custom fabrication, supported by a comprehensive safety program that exceeds industry benchmarks.Headquartered in Northern California, we operate nationwide, offering coast-to-coast project execution capabilities. Our commitment to ethical practices and client partnerships has earned recognition from industry leaders and long-term trust from companies across the country. From conceptualization to commissioning, we prioritize precision, reliability, and measurable improvements in yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
Services
Sanitary Process Engineering
Automated Control Systems
Project Management
Process Piping
Custom Fabrication
System Optimization
CAD Design
Thermal Processing
CIP Systems
Utility Piping
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We deliver sustainable solutions that reduce energy and water consumption.
- Our team holds OSHA 30/10 certifications with a .66 EMR safety record.
- We provide turnkey systems integrating automation and process engineering.
- We maintain 40+ years of specialized experience in sanitary process design.
- Our CAD/BIM capabilities ensure precision in complex system modeling.
Associations and certifications
- 3-A Sanitary Standards
- FDA
- FSMA
- USDA
- ASME
- OSHA
- UL
What people say
Exceptional workmanship
Innovative solutions
On-time delivery
Safety expertise
Technical knowledge
Services
Sanitary Process Engineering
We design hygienic process systems meeting FDA, USDA, and 3-A standards for food and beverage production. Our engineers optimize layouts for efficiency while ensuring compliance with FSMA and OSHA regulations. Solutions include thermal processing, ingredient handling, and CIP systems that reduce water consumption by up to 30%.
Automated Control Systems
Our PLC/SCADA systems enhance production consistency through real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. We integrate Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Modicon platforms with HMI interfaces for improved operational visibility. Automation reduces human error rates by 40% while streamlining batch accuracy and sanitation protocols.
Custom Fabrication
We manufacture modular skids for blending, pasteurization, and utility systems in our California facility. Prefabrication reduces on-site labor costs by 25% through precision orbital welding and pre-commissioning. Systems include stainless steel piping assemblies with internal polish quality exceeding ASME BPE standards.
Project Management
Our PMs oversee projects from concept to validation, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rates. We coordinate engineering, procurement, and installation teams for greenfield and retrofit projects. This approach reduced Wildbrine's plant installation time by 6 weeks while staying 12% under budget.
System Optimization
We implement energy recovery systems that cut utility costs by 20% through biogas production and heat reuse. Our audits identify inefficiencies in existing systems, with solutions like improved pump sealing designs that reduced unplanned downtime by 35% for J.J. Pfister Distillery.
People
Tom Barnum
Founder
With over 40 years in sanitary process engineering, Tom established Barnum Mechanical in 1980. He pioneered modular fabrication techniques that revolutionized industry installation timelines while maintaining 3-A compliance standards.
Annie Neff
Safety Specialist
Annie leads our safety program development, creating confined space rescue protocols adopted across 15+ states. Her whitepaper on subcontractor safety criteria remains an industry reference for OSHA-compliant operations.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on food, beverage, and specialty process industries including breweries, distilleries, and plant-based food producers.
Do you work outside California?
Yes, we deliver nationwide projects with recent installations in North Carolina, Nevada, and New York.
How do you ensure system hygiene?
Our designs meet 3-A, FDA, and USDA sanitary standards with orbital welding and CIP system integration.
What safety certifications do you hold?
Our team maintains OSHA 30/10 certifications with a .66 EMR safety record surpassing industry averages.
Can you integrate with existing systems?
Yes, we specialize in legacy system upgrades while maintaining operational continuity during installation.
How do you handle project timelines?
Our modular fabrication reduces field time by 40%, supported by dedicated project managers ensuring on-schedule delivery.
