Our Services
Electrical Engineering
PE-stamped power distribution, arc-flash and short-circuit studies, substation and medium-voltage design for Lansdale's mix of legacy machine shops, packaging lines, and food and specialty manufacturers along the Route 309 and Sumneytown Pike corridor. We bring aging Montgomery County mill and foundry-era electrical infrastructure up to current NEC and NFPA 70E standards while sizing service for new automation loads.
Controls & Automation Engineering
PLC/SCADA, HMI, control panel design, and full systems integration on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms for general manufacturing and the pharma-supply operations feeding nearby West Point. We retrofit relay-logic lines common to older Lansdale plants into modern, validated automation and tie discrete machines into plant-wide data and batch control.
Process Engineering
Process design, P&IDs, and mechanical/utilities engineering for the food and beverage, contract manufacturing, and chemical processors in the Lansdale and North Penn area. We design clean utilities, fluid handling, and GAMP5-aligned process systems, then support commissioning and design-build delivery so Montgomery County plants reach qualified, repeatable production.
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☎ Call (484) 301-2042 ✉ Ask an EngineerIndustries We Serve near Lansdale, PA
🍔 Food & Beverage
🥛 Dairy Processing
🍪 Snack & Bakery
🍖 Meat & Poultry
🐶 Pet Food
🌾 Agrifood
🛒 Consumer Products
🧴 Personal Care & Cosmetics
🧪 Chemical Processing
🧫 Specialty Chemicals
🔬 Life Sciences
💊 Nutraceuticals
💧 Water & Wastewater Treatment
📦 Warehousing & Distribution
📦 Packaging & Fulfillment
Why LAPORTE near Lansdale, PA
Pharmaceutical and Biotech Manufacturing Hub
Lansdale sits within Montgomery County's Route 202 life sciences corridor, one of the densest concentrations of pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing in the Mid-Atlantic region. The North Penn area is home to major vaccine production facilities, pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers, and a growing cluster of cell and gene therapy operations.
Regulated Food Processing Facilities Nearby
The Lansdale and Hatfield area includes USDA-regulated meat processing operations and FDA-regulated food manufacturing plants. These facilities require electrical power distribution, process controls, and automation systems designed to meet strict sanitation and safety standards.
Pennsylvania PE Licensing and Firm Registration
LAPORTE engineers hold Professional Engineer licenses issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers. The firm maintains active registration to practice engineering in the Commonwealth, covering electrical, controls, and instrumentation disciplines.
Under One Hour from LAPORTE's West Chester Office
Lansdale is approximately 40 miles from LAPORTE's West Chester, PA headquarters. The drive typically takes under one hour via I-476 and the PA Turnpike, making on-site support and project oversight practical for all project phases.
Growing Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Sector
The greater Philadelphia region, including Montgomery and Bucks Counties, has become a leading center for cell and gene therapy manufacturing. These facilities demand specialized cleanroom electrical systems, environmental monitoring, and validated automation platforms that align directly with LAPORTE's services.
Your Engineering Team
Nate Kocher, P.E.
Partner, Dir. Electrical & Automation Engineering
LAPORTE • West Chester, PA
Engineering and management consultant with 15+ years leading controls, power distribution, and systems integration projects for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Experienced in FDA-regulated and GMP-compliant facilities across the U.S.
- P.E. Licensed in 21 States
- Penn State - B.S. Electrical Engineering
- West Chester University - MBA
Keith Morgart, P.E.
Electrical and Automation Engineer
LAPORTE • Greater Pittsburgh, PA
Electrical power and controls design engineer with extensive experience leading projects for industrial and commercial clients. Specializes in power distribution, motor controls, and code compliance across manufacturing facilities.
- P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer
- Univ. of Pittsburgh-Johnstown - B.S. Electrical Engineering
- NEC, NFPA & IEEE Standards Expert
Representative Projects
pet food • multidiscipline
Challenge: A pet food manufacturer required engineering design for a new 370,000 sq ft greenfield production facility ($315M).
Solution: LAPORTE provided preliminary and detailed engineering for MEP, automation, instrumentation, and process. Scope included 45 HVAC units, ammonia refrigeration with micro-charging, air compressors, boilers, 40 MBTU cooling tower, chiller skids (2,300 TR), and wastewater treatment. Services included procurement, construction administration, startup, and commissioning with a team of 35.
Result: The greenfield facility was designed and constructed as a fully integrated production plant.
food & beverage • automation
Challenge: A nutrition company required engineering for a greenfield whey protein plant ($800M) including receiving, heat treatment, filtration, and drying systems.
Solution: LAPORTE provided project management, preliminary and detailed engineering design for process and automation, design of automation architecture (50+ control panels, networks, operator stations, control room), procurement support, and commissioning (IQ/OQ/PQ). Scope included HTST heat treatment, disc stack centrifuges, membrane filtration (UF/NF/RO), crystallization, evaporation, spray drying, and CIP.
Result: The greenfield whey protein plant was designed and commissioned.
pharmaceutical • multidiscipline
Challenge: A national research organization required a new Biologics Manufacturing Centre with biological containment level CL2 for vaccine candidate production (5,000 m², $126M).
Solution: LAPORTE provided engineering and construction supervision for the new facility including two cell culture suites (500L and 2,000L), purification by chromatography, vial filling, secondary packaging, warehouse, offices, mechanical/electrical rooms, and QC laboratory. The facility was designed in accordance with GMP requirements.
Result: The Biologics Manufacturing Centre was completed and designed for vaccine production.
Why LAPORTE
Multiple Fortune 500 clients with 100+ completed projects across food, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing.
Client Track Record
PE-licensed engineers in 21 states delivering electrical, controls, and process engineering from concept through commissioning.
Engineering Depth
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LAPORTE have engineers licensed in Pennsylvania?
Yes. LAPORTE employs Professional Engineers licensed by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers. The firm is registered to practice engineering in the Commonwealth and has served clients throughout southeastern Pennsylvania for over 25 years.
What industries does LAPORTE serve near Lansdale?
LAPORTE serves pharmaceutical, biotech, food and beverage, and chemical manufacturers in the Lansdale and greater Montgomery County area. This includes vaccine production facilities, pharmaceutical ingredient plants, food processing operations, and specialty chemical manufacturing.
How quickly can LAPORTE respond to projects in Lansdale?
LAPORTE's West Chester office is approximately 40 miles from Lansdale, typically under one hour by car. Engineers can be on-site the same day for urgent needs. For routine project work, LAPORTE handles design from its office and coordinates site visits as the project requires.
What engineering services does LAPORTE provide for pharmaceutical facilities?
LAPORTE provides electrical power distribution design, process automation and controls, instrumentation, systems integration, and equipment qualification for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Projects range from single-equipment installations to full facility buildouts, all designed to support FDA validation requirements.
Can LAPORTE support projects at FDA-regulated and USDA-regulated plants?
Yes. LAPORTE has experience designing electrical and automation systems for both FDA-regulated pharmaceutical facilities and USDA-regulated food processing plants. The firm understands the documentation, traceability, and design standards required in regulated manufacturing environments.
Does LAPORTE work with existing automation platforms already installed at a facility?
Yes. LAPORTE integrates with major automation platforms commonly found in pharmaceutical and food manufacturing. The firm designs control systems, upgrades legacy platforms, and develops new automation solutions that work within a facility's existing infrastructure.
What is LAPORTE's role on a capital project?
LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm, not a contractor. The firm produces engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents. LAPORTE also provides commissioning support, equipment qualification, and owner's engineer services during construction and startup.
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West Chester, PA 19382
West Chester, PA 19382
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