Project Overview
McCain Foods undertook a major expansion of its Coaldale, Alberta facility, doubling its processing capacity to meet rising global demand for potato products. Pronghorn was selected as the primary electrical and instrumentation contractor for the mainline processing area — a central component of this landmark development.
Upon arrival, raw potatoes are conveyed into a new 114,960-square-foot mainline processing area, where they pass through a series of advanced systems, including peeling, cutting, wet sorting, blanching, drying, battering, frying, freezing, and final grading. The result is the production of high-quality frozen French fries using one of the most efficient and technologically advanced systems in the industry.
Location
Coaldale, Alberta, Canada
Objectives
The project’s objectives were to:
- Double the production capacity of the Coaldale facility
- Create 260 new local jobs
- Enhance opportunities for Alberta growers through increased throughput
- Improve operational efficiency and safety through modern automation and process design
- Meet stringent food-grade construction standards
- Deliver all work within an accelerated schedule
Results & Impact
Through disciplined execution, technical expertise, and close collaboration with project partners, Pronghorn successfully delivered a major modernization milestone for McCain Foods — enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency while supporting economic growth throughout southern Alberta.
