SugarCreek Packing Co.

Founded in 1966, SugarCreek Packing co is a food manufacturer with four plants in Ohio, two in Kansas, and one in Indiana. SugarCreek’s product lines are equipped with multiple technologies, such as laser sorting and cooking systems, which enables their facilities to process raw and ready-to-eat products. The company has long been committed to sustainability, investing in numerous resource recovery, water reduction, and energy reduction projects. This is highlighted by SugarCreek being awarded an Environmental Achievement Award from the North American Meat Institute.

SugarCreek received a 2021 Better Project Award for utilizing a sonic imaging tool to improve leak detection surveys in a plant’s compressed air system, leading to energy cost and non-energy benefits totaling $60,000 per year.

SugarCreek received a 2022 Better Project Award for utilizing reverse osmosis technology to improve a facility steam system, cutting annual natural gas, water, and chemical use by 3.7%, 11.1%, and 43.3%, respectively.

NAICS 311, Food Manufacturing

Date of Pledge: May 2019

Showcase Project

SugarCreek Packing Co.: Installing Reverse Osmosis Technology to Achieve Energy, Water, and Chemical Cost Savings for Steam Systems

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Best of the Betters: 2022 Better Project Winners

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Best of the Betters: 2021 Better Project Presentations

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DOE Program Participation