Freije Engineered Solutions Company

Michael P. Webster, PE ,President of Freije Engineered Solutions has acquired the LEED AP O+M (operation and maintenance of existing buildings) credential.  Webster is the first Indiana based resident in the Professional Directory of Green Building Certification Institute to be credentialed in both the LEED AP O+M and the LEED AP BD+C (new buildings).  Staff members of Freije have provided LEED Project Administrator services to successfully obtain LEED certifications for many projects over the years.  Freije is also well positioned to support facility owners and operators to reduce the environmental impact of a building over its functional life cycle.   Webster comments:  “I thought it important to be a leader of both our company and our industry in not only the green building market, but also in the ongoing sustainability efforts of facilities through operations and maintenance.”

For professionals participating in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings or the construction of new buildings, call Freije for our  knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and our ability to facilitate the certification process.  The LEED AP with specialty credentials (O+M and BD+C) represents a demonstration of an advanced level of green building knowledge and LEED practices through testing as well as ongoing credential maintenance either through continuing education and practical experience or through biennial retesting.

Freije Engineered Solutions Co., a Design Build / Service Mechanical, Electrical and Refrigeration company headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, is happy to announce a new addition to the Freije family .  Travis Kluesner has joined Freije to continue our focus on the growth of our service department.  Travis began his experience in the refrigeration industry as a district sales manager and a marketing coordinator for a Miller/Coors distribution center for 7 years.  Then Travis transferred that knowledge to provide sales and customer support for HVAC/R service contractors for over 6 years.  Experience includes service sales, installation sales, and project sales for grocery and retail markets.

If you would like to contact Travis regarding his move, feel free to call him at 317-863-0007.

Freije Engineered Solutions Company participated in the International Society of Professional Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) trade show in Tampa, Florida, in February 2011.  As one (1) of fifty (50) plus exhibitors, Freije interacted with numerous pharmaceutical, life science, and bio-technology firms.  Widely accepted by the (274) attendees was Freije’s skill set and experience in the field.  Attendee personnel from all over the country commented on Freije’s engineering prowess to engineer, design, and then construct a chill room, freezer, or large storage facility that had the ability to map and validate to an FDA standard.  Doing business for over fifty (50) years, Freije continues to serve this vertical market base through unique and effective solutions.

Freije Engineered Solutions Co., a Design Build / Service Mechanical, Electrical and Refrigeration company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is happy to announce a new addition to the Freije family.  Marc Myers has joined Freije as the manager of our Safety Department.  Marc has certifications in OSHA 500 (Train the Trainer), OSHA 30, OSHA 10, 40hr. Hazwoper, and is Certified as a Supervisor Trainer in Physical Behavioral, Speech and Performance Indicators, and in the misuse of controlled substances and alcohol.  Marc has also completed the PSM-RMP course at the Garden City Ammonia Program located in Garden City, Kansas. Marc served our country as a Flight Deck Supervisor in the U.S. Navy (Thanks Marc for your service!)

Ammonia receiver tanks are at the heart of any ammonia refrigeration system.  Knowing the proper level at which your receiver tank should be maintained is crucial to the efficient operation of your system.  A system with too little charge can result in erratic operation of ammonia compressors which could lead to inadequate cooling of product in the plant.  A system that is over charged could lead to a system release or could push a non-Process Safety Management facility beyond the ten thousand pound limit and require much more stringent management of change tracking inside the plant.

The first reaction of many operators is to assume that if the level goes down in the tank there must be a leak.  The level in a vessel can change daily due to the process load requirements on the system.  Another reason that the load requirements can vary is the ambient temperature changes from summer to winter months.  It is imperative that ammonia operators, maintenance, and engineering know where the level should be on the sight glass during these seasonal changes.  The most common way to identify the proper level is to use an indelible marker to mark the vessel for both winter and summer operation levels.  This should be done directly beside each tank’s sight glass. 

For a thorough analysis of your system, please contact the Freije Engineering and Service Departments.  We have the ability to analyze your system and to educate your operators on the proper functioning of the system.

Freije’s Refrigeration and HVAC Parts Department can order any manufacturer’s parts for your industrial facility – oil, valves, compressor parts, pumps, gaskets, and more!  We have over 25 years experience in our parts department plus engineers on staff to make sure we order the right part for your facility.  We are set up to be the “go to” provider for all of your parts needs, and we have the resources and the pricing to do it.  In addition to being an authorized Frick Factor and Vilter Distributor, we have access to many other refrigeration manufacturer’s parts, valves and oil including companies such as Mycom, FES, Sporlan, Hansen Technologies, York, Carrier,  Shank, Phillips, Cornell, Viking, Morris & Associates, and Henry among others.

Freije’s Thermal Envelope Parts Department has access to parts related to your cooler or freezer needs. This includes insulated metal panels, fire-rated panels and doors; including manual and power operated cold storage doors, high speed rollups, impact traffic, strip doors and air curtains.  Our available vendor manufacturers include Metl-Span, Alumashield, Dow, Jamison Door, Enviro, Rite Hite, Randall Mfg., Custom Quality Products and many others.

For pricing and availability information, contact Kaki Verdries at kverdries@fes-co.com or 317-863-0007.  Let us help with your parts needs!

Freije Engineered Solutions Co. has relocated to 11800 Exit Five Pkwy, Suite 106, Fishers, IN 46037. We will retain the same phone number (317)863-0007.

Michael P. Webster obtains 100% ownership of Manweb Services Inc. d.b.a. Freije Engineered Solutions Co.

Freije hires Todd Daeger and Chris Henderson to further develop the plumbing service and installation department. Todd and Chris bring highly qualified skill sets, including medical gas experience, to the company. We welcome them to the team.

In an effort to focus on the more specialized service, engineering and design-build construction market, Manweb Services spins off the new construction division (Enterprise Electrical & Mechanical Co.)  Manweb will be solely focused on developing the Freije Engineered Solutions Co. brand.