Engineering Scope

Electrical Engineering

PE-stamped power distribution, arc-flash and coordination studies, substation, and medium-voltage design for Phoenixville's mixed manufacturing base along the French Creek and Schuylkill corridor. We work with the realities of older mill-era facilities that have been re-tenanted for modern production, modernizing aging service entrances, MCCs, and feeders to support new process loads and code-compliant, safe operations.

Controls & Automation Engineering

PLC/SCADA, HMI, control panel design, and systems integration built on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms for general manufacturers and fabricators across northern Chester County. We follow ISA-88 batch structure and tie new automation and MES data into the legacy machinery common on Phoenixville plant floors, giving operators reliable, supportable control without forcing a full equipment replacement. Phoenixville plants can add segmented OT network architecture plus panel assembly and field installation through a fixed-fee scope or managed T&M support.

Process Engineering

Process design, P&IDs, and mechanical/utilities engineering for the food and beverage, specialty chemical, and light-industrial producers that anchor Phoenixville's revitalized industrial district. We size utilities, document process flows, and coordinate mechanical, structural, and architectural scope so a line expansion or new product fits the building and the local PA permitting it actually has to clear.

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Plant and Facility Work near Phoenixville, PA

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Local and Project Context near Phoenixville, PA

Licensed Professional Engineers in Pennsylvania
LAPORTE employs Professional Engineers licensed by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers. Our team holds active PE licenses in electrical and control systems engineering, meeting all requirements for stamping drawings and specifications on Pennsylvania projects.
Local Office in Chester County
LAPORTE's West Chester, PA office is approximately 20 miles from Phoenixville. Both cities sit in Chester County, giving our engineering teams direct access to project sites with minimal travel time. Most Phoenixville-area projects can be reached in under 30 minutes.
Philadelphia Region Manufacturing Corridor
Phoenixville sits within the greater Philadelphia pharmaceutical and life sciences corridor, one of the largest concentrations of regulated manufacturing in the United States. Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks counties are home to dozens of pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty chemical facilities.
Active Food and Beverage Manufacturing Presence
The greater Phoenixville area and surrounding Chester County support a range of food and beverage production operations. These facilities require electrical power distribution, process controls, and instrumentation designed to meet FDA and USDA sanitary standards.
25+ Years Serving Regulated Industries
LAPORTE has provided consulting engineering services to regulated manufacturers for more than 25 years. Our engineers understand the documentation, validation, and compliance requirements that govern pharmaceutical, food, and chemical production environments.

Engineering Leadership

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Nate Kocher, P.E.
Partner, Director of Electrical and Automation Engineering
LAPORTE • West Chester, PA

Engineering and management consultant with 15+ years of work in control systems, power distribution and systems integration for food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

  • P.E. Licensed in 21 States
  • Penn State, B.S. Electrical Engineering
  • West Chester University, MBA
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Keith Morgart, P.E.
Electrical and Automation Engineer
LAPORTE • Greater Pittsburgh, PA

Electrical power and controls engineer whose work includes power distribution, motor controls and code compliance for industrial and commercial facilities.

  • P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer
  • University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, B.S. Electrical Engineering
  • NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards
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Representative Project Work

pet food • multidiscipline
Project need: A pet food manufacturer required engineering design for a new 370,000 sq ft greenfield production facility ($315M total constructed cost).
LAPORTE scope: 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.
Outcome: The greenfield facility was designed and constructed as a fully integrated production plant.
food & beverage • automation
Project need: A nutrition company required engineering for a greenfield whey protein plant ($800M total constructed cost) including receiving, heat treatment, filtration, and drying systems.
LAPORTE scope: 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.
Outcome: The greenfield whey protein plant was designed and commissioned.
pharmaceutical • multidiscipline
Project need: A national research organization required a new Biologics Manufacturing Centre with biological containment level CL2 for vaccine candidate production (5,000 m², $126M total constructed cost).
LAPORTE scope: 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.
Outcome: The Biologics Manufacturing Centre was completed and designed for vaccine production.

Project Questions

Does LAPORTE have engineers licensed in Pennsylvania?
Yes. LAPORTE employs Professional Engineers holding active Pennsylvania PE licenses. Our engineers can stamp drawings, specifications, and engineering deliverables for projects anywhere in the state.
How close is LAPORTE's office to Phoenixville, PA?
LAPORTE's West Chester office is approximately 20 miles from Phoenixville. Both are in Chester County, PA. Our engineers can be on-site in Phoenixville in about 30 minutes, making us well positioned for regular site visits, field investigations, and construction support.
What industries does LAPORTE serve near Phoenixville?
LAPORTE serves pharmaceutical, biotech, food and beverage, chemical, and specialty manufacturing facilities throughout the Phoenixville and greater Chester County area. Our work focuses on electrical power systems, process automation, instrumentation, and control system integration for regulated production environments.
Can LAPORTE support FDA-regulated facility projects in the Phoenixville area?
Yes. LAPORTE regularly engineers electrical and automation systems for FDA-regulated facilities. Our deliverables are designed to support qualification and validation activities required under cGMP guidelines, including IQ/OQ documentation and system design that aligns with GAMP practices.
What types of engineering services does LAPORTE provide?
LAPORTE provides consulting engineering for electrical power distribution, process controls, instrumentation, PLC and DCS programming, SCADA systems, and systems integration. We handle projects from conceptual design through construction administration and commissioning support.
Does LAPORTE perform construction or installation work?
No. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm. We produce the engineering designs, specifications, and drawings that contractors use for installation. We also provide construction administration and commissioning support to verify that installed systems meet the design intent.
Can LAPORTE help with control system upgrades at an existing Phoenixville-area plant?
Yes. LAPORTE frequently supports control system modernization projects at operating facilities. We assess existing systems, develop migration strategies, and engineer upgrades that minimize production downtime while bringing automation platforms to current standards.

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