Chemical Process

Process Engineering Firm Helping Chemical Manufacturers Improve Performance

Process Engineering Services that Power Production

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, R.E. Warner is a multi-discipline process engineering firm offering tailored solutions to help chemical manufacturers improve performance, enhance reliability, and meet production goals. Our multi-discipline team has supported bulk chemical, specialty chemical, and polymer producers nationwide for more than 70 years—delivering practical solutions that address everything from greenfield plant design to day-to-day operational support.

Whether you’re modernizing infrastructure, expanding capacity, or optimizing plant systems, we bring the industry-specific knowledge and technical depth needed to move your project forward and keep operations on track.

Experience At A Glance

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Chemical process, specialty chemical, and industrial process projects delivered since 2016

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Assignments delivered over the past 10 years under long term engineering partnerships with major U.S. chemical and specialty materials manufacturers

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Specialized engineering studies, process modifications, and facility infrastructure upgrades delivered in active chemical operating environments

Scalable Engineering & Design Support for Every Phase of Plant Operations

Our process engineering services are built around your plant’s evolving needs—from capital improvements and equipment upgrades to maintenance support and urgent issue resolution. R.E. Warner’s mechanical, structural, civil and electrical engineers and architects work closely with your team to deliver solutions that align with production goals, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory demands.

Planning a new facility, upgrading aging systems, or navigating operational challenges under an IDIQ contract? We scale our support to keep production online and downtime to a minimum.

Process Plant Experience

Chemical Manufacturing Plants
Pilot Plants & Bench-Scale Test Facilities
Paint, Coatings, & Pigment Facilities
Plastic Resin Production Plants
Fertilizer Plants
Glass Manufacturing
Fuel Storage & Handling
Hazardous Material Storage & Treatment
Laboratories

Process Engineering & Design Services

Process Engineering

Process Flowsheets
Process Evaluation & Optimization
P&ID Development
Size and Specify Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Relief Valves, Control Valves & Piping
Safety System Design
Equipment Specification
Unit Operations
Energy Recovery
Energy & Water Conservation
Process Hazard Analysis
Process Safety Management
Operating Procedures
Commissioning

Process Building & Infrastructure Engineering

New Facility Design & Greenfield Site Development
Renovations, Upgrades, & Expansions of Existing Buildings & Systems
Site Planning, Land Development, & Permitting
Design of Industrial Buildings, Maintenance Facilities, & Warehouses
Guardhouses, Scale Houses, Offices & Locker Rooms
Shipping & Receiving Facilities
Retaining Walls, Culverts, Bridges, Roadways, Rail Yards, & Drainage Infrastructure
Substation Structures, Storage Tanks, Water Intake & Outfall Structures
Overhead Crane Runway Design & Crane Rail Inspections
Building Envelope Evaluations & Repairs
Structural Observations, Analysis, Evaluations, & Integrity Assessments

Production Facility & System Design

Equipment Foundations & Process System Support Structures
Material Handling System Structures & Integration
Process Piping, HVAC, Compressed Air, Steam, Water, & Utility Systems
Electrical System Design Including Substations, MCCs, & Power Distribution
Utility System & Process Infrastructure Upgrades

Capital Project & Maintenance Engineering

Engineering Support for Capital Improvement Programs
Crane Runway Surveys, Inspections, & Repair Design
Structural Evaluations & Retrofit Design
Equipment Replacement Planning
Multi-Discipline Property Evaluations & Pre-Project Planning Support
Building & System Condition Assessments
Building Envelope & Foundation Rehabilitation
Construction Administration & Field Engineering Support

Surveying, Modeling & Construction Documentation

Land Surveying & Horizontal/Vertical Control
Industrial Construction & Equipment Installation Surveying
BIM Modeling
As-Built Documentation, Record Drawing Development, & Facility Modeling
Data Visualization through 3D Renderings

EPCM Services (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management)

Equipment Installation Engineering
Equipment Specification & Procurement
Cost Estimating & Budgeting
Construction Planning & Management
Project Scheduling & Cost Control
Contractor Coordination & Vendor Management
Commissioning & Startup Oversight
Owner’s Representative & Project Management Services

End-to-End Engineering Support & Project Services

Feasibility & Planning Studies
Budgeting & Scheduling Support
Bid Package & Construction Document Development
Permitting Assistance
Vendor & Contractor Coordination
Onsite Engineering During Construction
Start-Up & Commissioning Support
Ongoing Technical Support & Troubleshooting
On-Call/IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) Engineering Services
Facility Decommissioning & Demolition Support

Why Choose R.E. Warner as Your Process Engineering Firm

Chemical plant owners need reliable process engineering partners who provide skilled manpower and expanded capabilities while working together to minimize facility downtime. R.E. Warner’s track record of success in meeting these needs has earned us lasting partnerships with top-tier manufacturers. We’ve been a go-to engineering consultant for some clients for decades, helping to optimize their process environments, extend the life of their assets, and improve their facility’s performance.

Chemical Process Plant Expertise & Proven Performance

Our engineers bring deep knowledge of the unique demands of chemical process facilities, backed by extensive experience with complex process equipment and utility systems. Combined with REW’s rigorous project management procedures, this leads to efficient execution and reliable solutions that support your goals.

Client-Focused Collaboration

Our professionals partner with chemical plant managers, facility engineers, and capital project teams to understand your unique needs and develop tailored project scopes and engineering solutions. Our collaborative and responsive approach is routinely cited as a reason clients continue to choose REW.

Adaptable & Forward-Thinking

We’ve helped chemical manufacturers navigate evolving business goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability targets. With your specific needs in mind, our proactive team anticipates challenges, adapts to changing conditions, and identifies process improvements and other opportunities to add value—including the integration of advanced technologies and methodologies.

Fueling Innovation One Process at a Time

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Let Our Process Engineers Help You Keep Production Moving

Your operations rely on systems that consistently perform under pressure. Whether you’re upgrading systems, resolving urgent plant issues, or planning a new facility, R.E. Warner understands the critical nature of your objectives and delivers responsive, knowledgeable process engineering services to support your success. Let’s talk about your next challenge and how we can help – reach out today!

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