Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits, Union City, CA
Challenges
Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits faced a critical operational challenge at their distribution facility: technicians and maintenance staff needed consistent and safe access to multiple conveyor spur line locations. The existing layout lacked adequate infrastructure to support this need, hampering efficiency and risking worker safety. Without a compliant solution, the site remained vulnerable to OSHA compliance violations and potential accidents, disrupting operations and increasing liability.
This high-throughput environment demanded a solution that didn’t just meet safety standards—it needed advanced industrial fabrication and reliable custom fabrication to deliver performance, precision, and complete peace of mind.
Solutions
Mathews Mechanical leveraged its engineering expertise to design and install a 200-foot elevated crossover catwalk using a combination of custom fabrication and durable industrial fabrication practices.
The design process emphasized:
- Performance: Ensuring load-bearing strength and operational resilience in a fast-paced production environment through expert industrial fabrication.
- Precision: Applying custom fabrication to fit the exact site dimensions, align with conveyor positions, and minimize the structural footprint without interrupting operations.
- Peace of Mind: Full OSHA compliance, with risk mitigation for falls and workplace hazards embedded into every stage of design and industrial fabrication.
From concept to installation, Mathews Mechanical delivered with speed, technical excellence, and unwavering attention to detail.
Results
With the new crossover catwalk in place, Southern Glazer now benefits from:
- Safe and easy access to each conveyor spur line
- Verified OSHA compliance, reducing regulatory and legal exposure
- Enhanced safety culture, minimizing the risk of workplace accidents
- Operational continuity, with no interruptions during or after installation
By transforming a safety risk into a streamlined solution, Mathews Mechanical demonstrated how expert custom fabrication and advanced industrial fabrication can deliver high-performance infrastructure. The catwalk not only met every OSHA compliance standard but also elevated operational efficiency, giving Southern Glazer true peace of mind.
