Industrial Sewer Lining Rehabilitates Underground Sewer Line and Keeps the Fritos Coming
The Frito-Lay facility in Beloit, Wisconsin plays a critical role in supplying snacks to people around the world. When the plant discovered a major issue with one of its underground discharge lines—badly corroded and leaking beneath the main production floor—it posed a serious operational challenge.
A plumbing contractor was brought in to address the problem and began opening the concrete floor to replace failing drain lines. However, one section of the damaged pipe ran directly beneath a vital piece of production equipment. Excavating in that area would have required moving the equipment and triggering a partial shutdown of the plant—something that could disrupt operations and supply chains nationwide.
Fortunately, the plumber was familiar with the skilled team at American Trenchless Technologies.
Sewer Lining Experts Doing What Experts Do
American Trenchless was called in to evaluate the situation and quickly proposed a no-dig trenchless solution. Using a temporary bypass plumbing system, the plant remained fully operational while repairs were made. Our team relined the damaged pipe directly beneath the critical equipment—without excavation and without interrupting production.
For this application, a specialized liner material was used that is designed to withstand high temperatures and harsh industrial cleaning chemicals, ensuring long-term durability in a demanding environment.
What would have taken weeks using conventional open-cut trenching methods was completed in just a couple of days with trenchless pipe lining—saving time, avoiding equipment relocation, and preventing costly downtime.
The result: a fully rehabilitated underground discharge line, a plant that stayed up and running, and a problem solved with minimal disruption.
If you’re facing a no-dig or hard-to-access piping challenge, call American Trenchless.
You’ll be glad you did!
