Feed Mill Process Engineering

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Spotlight on … FEED MILL PROCESS ENGINEERING

Condex (UK) Ltd

Knowledge and experience as part of the package, since 1980

Our supply and engineering package has been developed over many years to compliment the needs of our customers.

This starts with the basic service of identifying issues such as pellet quality, cooling efficiency and working with the customer to help improve process quality and productivity.

If replacement equipment or upgrades are needed, we offer high quality, robust, low maintenance equipment and our own UK based commissioning and service engineers.

With system design and installation, we can work with a customers preferred contractors. Alternatively offer a complete turnkey design and installation package, with a single point of contact for the customer.

Projects are managed in-house from concept through to commissioning. After sales service and support ensures our clients continue to receive the best service, even long after any project has been completed.

As a well-established supplier of equipment and services to the industry, we have a fundamental understanding of how to optimise equipment performance while still considering access and maintenance requirements in all areas of our design.

Working closely with our clients to expose any existing issues or bottle necks, optimising and modernising systems for expansion and increased throughput. At all times keeping ahead of legislation and industry requirements.

We offer this service to all clients as part of our equipment supply package, so whether you are just looking for equipment or looking for a company that can offer the complete package, in-house, we look forward to hearing from you.

Condex (UK) Ltd, White Cross, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ

Tel. 01524 61601 Email: info@condex.co.uk Web: www.pelletmills.com

Croston Engineering

Croston Engineering, formed in 1976, specialises in the design, building and servicing of bulk storage, mechanical/ pneumatic conveying, and weighing systems for the animal feed and many other associated industries throughout the U.K. These include pet food, grain, human food and drinks industries from intake of raw materials to out loading of finished products.

As an adjunct to new developments, the Company carries out improvements or extensions to existing production plants in compliance with the requirements of DSEAR/ATEX Explosion Regulations when applicable.

Croston Engineering is an Approved SafeContractor which is a recognised standard of competence throughout industry in complying with the requirements of safety legislation and procedures.

Tarvin Mill, Barrow Lane, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8JF

Tel: 01829 741119

Fax: 01829 741169

E-mail: admin@croston-engineering.co.uk

Web: www.croston-engineering.co.uk

Ottevanger Milling Engineers B.V.

Founded in 1909, Ottevanger Milling Engineers specializes in the design and manufacture of equipment and complete installations for the grain-processing and compound feed industry. This includes the design, manufacture and management of complete (turnkey) production facilities or individual lines for processes. Our engineers plan and create entire plants – across multiple continents and in diverse markets ranging from mixed feed, premixes, additives, aqua feed, pet food and soybean processing. Our project and site management teams can implement the most complex projects; while our craftsmen build a wide range of highperformance production machinery that’s built to last.

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Our product range includes mixers, hammer mills, pellet mills, conditioners, extruders, driers/coolers, crumblers, crushers, conveying equipment, weighing, liquid dosing systems, storage silos for grain and feed, spare parts, electric control and fully process automation and after sales service worldwide. We also offer our unique containerised mills which can be supplied in the range of 1 to 45 tonnes per hour. The equipment is installed in 20-foot containers which can be handled as separate modules.

We are part of the Triott Group, a family-run (privately held) production technology business that helps society produce a greater quality and quantity of animal feed and food – wherever in the world you are. Whatever your milling challenge, there’s a good chance we can solve it. So, whether you are striving for quick wins or a long- term strategic overhaul of your operation, we would love to hear from you. Web: www.ottevanger.com Email: info@ottevanger.com

van Mourik group

At van Mourik Process Optimisation is our way of thinking.

The van Mourik group focusses with a very experienced team on: consulting, design and realisations of feed milling projects.

Our long standing service and maintenance activities is the backbone of the company and forms the foundation of experiential knowledge which gives van Mourik its distinctive skill set that enables the optimizing of your processes and development of capital improvement plans.

Van Mourik started in 1990 as a mechanical installation company. By strategic take-overs and natural growth the company has become a unique specialized neutral integrator employing 150 FTE with its focus on feed milling and premix process. The clients value our neutral position in the engineering studies and process advice.

An example of the approach is a recent request of an independent client that needs to study an increase of its production by 25%. A dedicated team from van Mourik consisting of process specialists that have their own expertise in mechanical and electro technical control scanned the process of the client. Combined with the clients goal Van Mourik makes a future process plan with a neutral advice on the equipment. This time it resulted to a concept change from an additional grinding/mixing tower to an upgrade proposal for an existing production line.

Of course this approach can be the backbone of a bigger investment in a complete new production line to become future proof. The van Mourik group offers to help clients in the UK and Ireland with this approach to achieve efficiently and effectively their future goals. Web: www.vanmourik-group.com

UFAC-UK unveils new major mill upgrades

U FAC-UK has completed a major upgrade to its unique UK manufacturing facility, enhancing production efficiencies and helping to reduce its carbon footprint, through the use of intelligent control systems.

Headquartered in Newmarket, with production co-ordinated from the dedicated UK mill site in Woolfox, Rutland since 1979, the latest stage of UFAC-UK’s mill development programme has seen a significant investment in a new, bespoke manufacturing management software system and advanced liquid holding facilities, to further increase capacity.

Completing an 18-month programme of innovation and development across the facility, the latest updates will help meet the growing demand for UFAC-UK’s energy, protein and Omega 3 nutritional solutions, as well as providing increased capacity for bespoke formulations and new product development.

“The main focus of all our upgrades has been based around sustainability and efficiency, covering everything from the installation of the new storage tanks and IT system, right down to our new recycled polymer bags and reduced timber pallets on our packaging and

distribution channels,” explains Richard Jones, UFAC-UK commercial manager, who has been over-seeing the upgrades.

“The new IT system has had a significant improvement on the flexibility and efficiency of operation, regulating when machines are required to be in operation and therefore reducing overall operation time when lines are not required for specific runs,” he adds.

Robert Jones, UFAC-UK managing director, comments, “As a company we are constantly looking at opportunities to drive sustainability, productivity and efficiencies both within our own operation, but also on behalf of our partners and customers.”

Exporting 40% of everything produced at the Woolfox site into Europe and across global markets, UFAC-UK operates in over 25 countries worldwide.

“With the upgrades to our UK production facility, we are perfectly positioned to meet growing UK and international demand, but also further invest in the research and product development that has been the cornerstone of the business success,” continues Mr Jones.

“All of this is achieved while we are also improving efficiencies, sustainability and environmental credentials,” he concludes.

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