Facility Description:
The Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control (MFC) campus in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a key facility dedicated to the development, testing, and production of advanced missile systems and other defense technologies. Spanning over 550 acres, the campus includes a variety of facilities such as research and development labs, manufacturing plants, office buildings, and specialized testing areas. The campus is supported by a sophisticated central plant with a cooling capacity of approximately 8,000 tons, ensuring that the facility operates efficiently, particularly in the high-tech environments required for missile production and testing. The facility was initially established in the mid-1950s and has since undergone multiple expansions and upgrades to accommodate new technologies and increased production demands.
Timberlake & Dickson Scope:
Timberlake & Dickson has been instrumental in the ongoing maintenance and rebuilding of the cooling towers that serve this facility to extend their operational lifespan. This maintenance scope has included the systematic replacement of critical components such as fans, motors, and PVC fill media. These activities are designed to restore and enhance the cooling towers’ efficiency, ensuring they continue to meet the facility’s cooling demands. Further, Timberlake & Dickson has furnished Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to enhance the operational efficiency of motors on a wide variety of equipment in the facility.
Notable facts:
The Grand Prairie facility is one of the largest employers in the area, contributing significantly to the local economy and supporting a wide range of subcontractors and suppliers. The campus has a long history of contributing to U.S. defense capabilities, with many of the systems developed and produced here being crucial during major conflicts, including the Gulf War and ongoing global military operations.
