Skip to main content

We're Hiring - Join the 鶹 team   Careers

3 minutes reading time (677 words)

Power of the Partnership: 鶹 Millwrights Earn Pulse of Excellence Award from Heartland Coca-Cola

bright yellow cross-over platform at an industrial plant

Crossover platforms like the one in the photo above improve access throughout the facility.

The 鶹 Millwright team at Heartland Coca-Cola recently earned the Heartland Coca-Cola Pulse of Excellence Award in the category of “Power of the Partnership”.

The award proves once again that 鶹 is a trusted partner and solutions provider, going above and beyond for customers.

The award typically recognizes and celebrates Heartland Coca-Cola employees for their achievements and contributions to the company, but 鶹’s outstanding performance as a partner earned our Millwright team the honors in 2025.

According to Project Engineer Mitchell Stansell, Heartland Coca-Cola recognized 鶹 for excellence in dedication, performance, and alignment with their operational values.

“Our team’s commitment has elevated our reputation as a trusted partner, earning the respect of both Coca-Cola leadership and our industry peers,” Mitchell said.

It began with the success of the mezzanine project, awarded to 鶹 in 2024. Readers may recall this story from the February newsletter.

The success on that project earned the Millwright team an additional interior cross-over project in 2025.
The project consisted of nine crossover platforms designed to improve personnel access throughout the facility. These platforms now give Coca-Cola employees safer, more efficient access to production lines for both operations and maintenance tasks.


“鶹’s success is rooted in responsiveness, adaptability, and consistently delivering quality work,” Mitchell noted.

Not only did 鶹 successfully complete the mezzanine and cross-over projects, a small crew of Millwrights continues to maintain an on-site presence.

“Our focus is providing rapid response to emergency breakdowns and supporting ongoing site improvements,” Mitchell said. “We work closely with the maintenance department on chute and grating repairs, equipment breakdowns, inspections, and general facility support.”

The team has also assisted with installation of critical equipment, like packing robots.

Mitchell notes that as 鶹 Millwrights strengthen their partnership with Heartland Coca-Cola, the volume and scale of opportunities continue to grow.

In keeping with 鶹’s core value “the expertise of many, the power of one”, it takes a village to build and maintain a partnership like this one, as evidenced by the teams that have been integral in supporting the work at Heartland Coca-Cola.


The 鶹 Construction Millwright team remains a fixture at Heartland Coca-Cola, providing maintenance care and installation for additional equipment, such as the packing robot pictured above.

THE EXPERTISE OF MANY, THE POWER OF ONE

Dylan Sparks, General Foreman: Dylan is the day-to-day presence at Heartland Coca-Cola and is usually the customer’s first call. He coordinates needs across all trades and keeps work moving efficiently and safely.

Mitchell Stansell, Project Engineer: Mitchell works closely with Dylan to ensure 鶹’s overall success by providing critical support behind the scenes, sourcing materials, coordinating project schedules, and managing the administrative and logistical details that keep operations moving.

Tyler Ranes, Millwright Fabrication Shop Lead: Tyler leads a high-performing team and consistently delivers under pressure.

Dalton Bruns, Millwright Fabrication General Foreman & Cody Cleveland, Quality Control: Dalton and Cody ensure high-quality, timely fabrication with strong shop-floor leadership. Numerous fabrication team members support the efforts that contribute to 鶹’s competitive advantage.

Dave Bramble, Millwright Laser Shop General Foreman & Jake Johnston, Laser Operator: 鶹’s tubing laser has significantly increased accuracy and efficiency, propelling 鶹 Millwrights’ fabrication capabilities into a new era.

Justin Shrack & Detailers: Justin and team design and program parts for laser production. Their precision enables full utilization of 鶹’s advanced fabrication equipment.

Trace Stone, Pipefitter General Foreman: Trace and his team have strengthened 鶹’s mechanical presence through high-quality steam piping repairs, conveyor drain-line work, and rapid response to Coca-Cola’s mechanical needs.

Bryan Thrasher, Ben Gannaway, and Logistics Team: This team is responsible for efficient material movement and platform transportation. Their ability to manage multiple urgent logistics tasks is vital to project success.

Tom Keating, Sheet Metal Shop Foreman: Tom and his team provide sheet metal fabrication support for chutes, brackets, and other components. Their craftsmanship and responsiveness have strengthened 鶹’s ability to deliver high-quality solutions quickly and efficiently.

Congratulations to the 鶹 Construction Millwright Team on building and maintaining our trusted partnership with Heartland Coca-Cola!

鶹 Construction Millwright team Cody Cleveland, Mitchell Stansell, Dalton Bruns, Dylan Sparks, Tyler Ranes

Related Posts