Let our experience be your next project’s advantage.  We provide an expert and credible  project resource for manufacturers specializing in the Food and Beverage Industry.      Capability to provide any project service from the original site selection process through the  successful start-up of complete manufacturing facilities.   APS, Inc has a proven track record with repeat clientèle managing projects with capital  budgets exceeding $60,000,000.   That’s $60 million dollars worth of customer confidence from  some of the country’s Fortune 50 Businesses.  We recognize  that it takes a lot of trust from our customers to design and  manage capital projects like that.  We will appreciate your  business the same way. Everyone has heard the old saying, “If you do not have  enough time to do it over, you had better do it right the 1st  time!”    Even small changes can cause big problems!  A well-  managed project is a “planned change” where potential  problems are anticipated and solved before they cause  problems.    The difference between a successful project start-up and a  disastrous project start-up is a fine line.  A good project  manager will take a systematic and proactive approach to  ensure that the scales are tilted in your favor.   We realize that success is earned by a professional approach to the objective, the experience to provide the desired  solutions, and most importantly, the fortitude and determination to follow through and deliver results.   We will give you a single point of responsibility for your project and will manage all of the project details so that you can  focus on keeping your existing operations running. We’ll keep all of your project details under control whether your  project has a $60K or $60MM budget.  APS, Inc offers experience and construction “know-how” in the Food and Beverage Industry that is second to no one.   We have extremely competitive rates and full liability insurance coverage with the safety work record to make your  project a success.  You get big company performance without all of the wasted overhead.  Our customers continue to be  amazed by the laser beam focus that we put on their projects.  It’s what keeps us in business.  Our employees have over 40 years of established and documented success in the Food and Beverage Industry! Our story Who we are: Advanced Project Services, Inc. (APS, Inc) was launched by Brian Hartman in 2000 to meet the growing demands of the Food and Beverage Industry.  We are an experienced, tenacious and professional project services provider working primarily with the Food and Beverage Industry.  We have also performed several successful projects for the Pharmaceutical/Medical and miscellaneous Consumer Products Industries.  APS, Inc. has been providing our customers with 1st class service by establishing a theme of partnership and consistently delivering excellent project performance for the past 12 years.  Our business is built on our stellar reputation and performance.  We are proud to say that our track record speaks for itself. Our project approach begins with a thorough evaluation of the customer’s needs and goals.  Then through expert evaluation, we propose, design and implement solutions tailored to our clients’ manufacturing and operational needs.  We have extensive experience with all aspects of Plant Operations from receiving through shipping including; Raw Material Receiving, Storage and Handling (liquids, powders and solids), all types of Processing Systems (cleaning/washing, cooking, baking, frying, pasteurization, mixing, seasoning, icing, FDA certification for retort, aseptic processing/packaging), all types of Packaging Systems (conveying, vertical bagging, horizontal wrapping, tray and case packing, variety pack, palletizing, coding/marking), Warehousing and Storage Systems, Wastewater Treatment, Chemical Handling and Storage Systems, and all types of Industrial Utility and Support Equipment (boilers, compressed air, cooling, pumping, filtration, HVAC, etc). We take customer confidentiality seriously.  You never have to worry about your project’s or intellectual information’s security.  Our dedicated staff has been background screened by Kroll, Choice Point, and other agencies.  Integrity is built into who we are.  You’ll have confidence knowing you have the right people for the job! We are Safe-to-Work approved and understand that an unsafe project and accidents can be disastrous to your bottom line. We have an “0” accident incident rate and work to keep it that way on each of our projects. We use the latest Auto CAD and computer programs/systems to ensure your project is designed right from the start. Please, take a minute to look at our Deliverables page to see some sample Project Control Tools and Drawings.  Also, see our Project Summary page.  There is a good chance that we have already provided past services on projects with needs similar to yours. Founded by: Brian Hartman, Principal B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University Leads APS, Inc in providing outstanding expertise and service to clients.  25 years of experience in the Food and Beverage Industry in various positions ranging from operations/maintenance management, process and packaging design lead to Sr. Project Manager.  Primary Industries served include Beverages, Salty & Sweet Snacks, and Baking.  Guaranteed success: While nothing in life is guaranteed, proper research and a precedence of excellence, greatly increase the chances of success.  Over 40 combined years of documented success in Food and Beverage Industry demonstrates that APS, Inc provides dedicated consultation, dependable design engineering and experienced project management.  APS, Inc has an impressive work history on which to stand.  Our success has been earned by our professional approach to the objective, the experience to provide the desired solutions to our customers, and most importantly, the fortitude to follow through and deliver results. Benefits: • Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the Food and Beverage Industry. • Superior experience will provide your project with the most beneficial and economical solutions possible. • Competitive pricing anchored by low overhead and streamlined project methodology. • We have an established network of suppliers and installers. We look forward to earning your business!