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Case Study At a Glance In 2019, was engaged by a “global food & beverage manufacturer” that generates more than $35 billion in annual revenue to help modernize one of its newest plants in Topeka, Kansas. Industry: Food & Beverage Location: Topeka, KS ROI: 700% Payback Period: 3 months CO₂ savings: 20k+ metric tons / year Coverage: 100% Challenge Like most food & beverage manufacturers, this customer utilizes steam in the production of several product lines.  Ensuring the smooth operation of its steam system is an important aspect of its maintenance strategy due to the  system’s potential impact on the plant’s overall operating costs; a poorly functioning steam system can significantly  reduce uptime, energy efficiency, and the safety profile of a given plant. With steam trap failure representing one of  the highest risks to a steam system, maintenance of these mechanical relief devices is of paramount importance.  Although the customer followed the best practices for…