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October 29, 2020

Inteqnion Solutions company profile


Inteqnion is specialised in the design, build and installation of control systems for the batch and continuous controlled process industry. With their control solutions, Inteqnion focus on the improvement and optimisation of your production process.

Industries 
You can find Inteqnion Process Control Systems in different segments within the feed, flour and bulk industry. For each segment, Inteqnion modifies the Process Control Systems for the specific requirements in the particular market.

Why choose Inteqnion? 
“When you cooperate with Inteqnion you choose for quality and reliability. You benefit from our knowledge and experience our passion. Inteqnion is a no-nonsense organisation with more than 30 professionals who have years of experience in the process industry”
– Inteqnion Solutions


Visit the Inteqnion website, HERE.
 

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Speakers announced for the 5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion LIVE Online Conference

The 5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion Conference co-organized by VIV, International Aquafeed and Fish Farming Technology magazine and Dr Mian Riaz of Texas A&M University is once again taking place on March 10-11, 2021. The conference will be hosted as a LIVE online event over the course of two days.

This rendition of the conference will specialise in extrusion and the related equipment for aquatic feeds. The two-day conference will feature a variety of industry expert speakers delivering innovative presentations on how users can make the best use of their extrusion machinery and aqua feed systems.
 


The following high-profile speakers have recently been announced:

Dr Mian Riaz, Texas A&M University, USA        
How to Select an Extruder?

Corporate Project Services, USA
Guide to Modern Aquatic Plant Design

Andritz, Denmark
New Twin Screw Extruder

Reynold Engineering, USA
Pulverising of Raw Material

Wenger Manufacturing, USA
Evolution of Extrusion Technology

Clextral, France
Twinscrew Extrusion: The Right Technology for Today's and Tomorrow's Quality Aquafeed

Jefo Nutrition Inc, Canada
What, When, Where, Why and How: A Proposition for Enzymes in Extruded Feed

There are few speaking slots still available. Interested companies can email to Dr Mian Riaz (mnriaz@tamu.edu) regarding the opportunity to speak at this conference. For sponsorship opportunities, companies can email Tuti Tan (tutit@perendale.co.uk).

 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
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October 28, 2020

Flint Hills Resources launches Maximised Stillage Co-Products operation in Shell Rock, Iowa

Today Flint Hills Resources announced it has begun deliveries of its NexPro® protein ingredient from its Shell Rock, Iowa, ethanol plant.

The company installed Maximised Stillage Co-Products (MSC) technology at the plant earlier this year. This is the second Flint Hills Resources ethanol plant to receive an MSC addition.
 
Image credit: Flint Hills Resources

'This is an important milestone for our company,' said Garland Krabbenhoft, plant manager at the Flint Hills Resources Shell Rock ethanol plant. 'The NexPro protein ingredient we create here from Iowa farmers' corn will be used in animal food production around the world.'

NexPro protein ingredient is used in a variety of animal feed rations. The product is made by extracting protein from the whole stillage that remains after ethanol is made.

At most ethanol plants, whole stillage is processed into distillers corn oil and distillers grains for animal feed. The MSC technology, licensed to the company by Fluid Quip Technologies, allows the Shell Rock plant to extract and refine this protein.

'Global protein demand continues to grow and so does the need for new feed ingredients,' said Mark Murphy, general manager of global protein marketing and trading for Flint Hills Resources. 'NexPro, a 50 percent protein ingredient, provides poultry, aquaculture, pet food, dairy and swine customers a higher-value alternative to their existing feed ingredient options.'

According to the United Nations, between 2010 and 2050, global demand for food is growing by 60 percent, with meat production growing by 70 percent.

NexPro will be sold locally, nationally, and internationally, competing against corn gluten meal, soy and corn protein concentrates, and fishmeal.

'The addition of MSC at Shell Rock is a testament to our employees, and to our customers whose corn we're now able to transform to create even more value,' said Nathan Underwood, commercial manager at Flint Hills' Shell Rock ethanol plant.

Visit the Flint Hill Resources website, HERE.
 

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Dinnissen company profile



With over 150 permanent employees and an extensive network of agents all over the world, Dinnissen is a global player in the feed, food, pharma and chemical sectors.

They are always looking for new and innovative solutions for complete processes, system integrations or standard products – many of which they develop, test and produce in-house!
 
Visit the website HERE.
 

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Hamlet Protein adapting customer interactions during COVID-19 pandemic

Hamlet Protein, a global leader in soy protein specialties for young animal nutrition, is finding new ways to share knowledge and insights with their customers and business partners.

As travel restrictions continue to limit the opportunity for face-to-face meetings, Hamlet Protein has found other ways to engage with its stakeholders. In October that resulted in various webinars and special edition of Feed Your Brain.
 


Hamlet Protein hosted a webinar on the market dynamics of the global pork industry.

Hamlet Protein CEO Erik Visser received Justin Sherrard, Global Strategist Animal Protein at Rabobank, to discuss the current situation in the swine market and 2021 outlook. 

The webinar was held in two sessions, to allow a global audience to attend. It focused on the impact of African Swine Flu (ASF), COVID-19, trade disputes and sustainability on animal protein markets around the world.

After a lively discussion with the participants, a 2021 outlook was shared, expecting an initial recovery of swine markets next year, with Chinese local production and import volumes continuing to drive global market dynamics.

Hamlet Protein has a strong presence in the US, where it operates a state of the art production facility in Findlay, Ohio.

The North American swine market has come under pressure in recent months. Hamlet Protein invited Joe Kerns to speak on current and expected market developments.

Mr Kerns highlighted that US pig numbers are decreasing with on-going sow liquidation, however, domestic demand for pork continues to be strong just like export volumes. That leads to cautious optimism on market hog prices and a return to profit for pork producers in 2021.

Jim Wiesemeyer shared insights on the agenda of the candidates for US presidency and more specifically on their policies for the agriculture industry.

In Germany Hamlet Protein organized a small-scale Feed Your Brain seminar. The number of attendants was restricted, following strict Covid-19 guidelines.

The seminar focused on young animal nutrition in both swine and poultry. The attendees discussed the impact of the recent ASF cases in wild boars, ban on exports for German pork to China and COVID-19 on the Germany swine industry.

In a discussion on sustainability, Dr Kampf from DLG highlighted the continuous dependence on soy imports for animal feed production in Germany.


Visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.
 

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JTIC 2020 postponed

JTIC (Technical Days of Cereal Industries) 2020 which was set to be taking place in France, regret to announce that they are unable to host this year's events due to the current health situation, COVID-19, in the prefecture of Indre et Loire and the city of Tours.
 


The event was due to take place on 4 and 5 of November, but will be postponed until 2021 with dates still to be confirmed.

Visit the JTIC website, HERE.
 

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October 27, 2020

Silos Cordoba supply steel structures for a feed mill in Venezuela

The harmony between structural, conveying and grain storage systems is key for the proper functioning of one of the largest plants in Venezuela.

The Agroebenezer Feed Plant, C.A. required silos, handling equipment and a series of structures. All those elements had to be designed to fit perfectly. The plant has a capacity of 50 tonnes per hour and includes a storage area for grains and flours and a processing area where the feed is produced.
 
Image credit: Silos Cordoba

The corn storage area consists of six Silos model 20.63/16 each, with a storage capacity of 6,779.50m3, which results in 5,084.63 metric tons of corn, so that the feed plant has a total storage capacity of 30,507.78 metric tons of corn.

The flour storage area consists of two grain warehouses, the first one for the storage of sub-products, whose dimensions are 30 by 42 metres with a storage capacity of 4,100 metric tons of flours, such as meat flour, viscera meal, feathers flour, wheat bran, rice flour, corn cake, sugarcane bagasse and stuffed grass.

The second grain warehouse is used for the storage of soybean, with dimensions 40 by 72 metres and a capacity of 13,500 metric tonnes.

The process area consists of a warehouse of dimensions 40 by 102 metres with a building for pelletizing equipment that houses all the structures that serve as support for machinery, whose dimensions are 24 metres long and 34.5 metres high.

The warehouse for pelletizing equipment houses a support structure of 16 cells for dosing and weighing, each cell having a capacity of 43m3 for a total of 515 metric tons, and a support structure for four silos used for the storage of minerals such as phosphate, calcium carbonate, biofos, among others. The silos have a unitary capacity to store 110 metric tons of minerals.

There is a grinding-mixing structure for the addition of flours and micros made by circular Silos and augers for a precise dosage.

The process continues with two fully equipped pellet towers. The towers are constituted by a series of slabs that support the equipment, with a height of 13.95 metres including compensation cells for the main equipment (pelletizer).
 


Finally, the feed mill also has a bagging and finished product area that consists of eight high hopper silos, model 3.05/7 with a 60° cone and a capacity of 65m3 each.

The plant also has two hoppers entrances, one for flour reception and the other for grains reception.

Finally, the plant has a complete conveying system consisting of belt conveyors, chain conveyors, belt conveyors with tripper, screw conveyors and bucket elevators.

The feed mill is located in the Industrial Area of Chivacoa, Avenida Sorte, Bruzual municipality, Yaracuy, with a land area of ​​78,311 m2.


Visit the Silos Cordoba website, HERE.
 

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Erkaya Laboratory Instruments & Improvers company profile




Founded in 2000, Erkaya Laboratory Instruments & Improvers is one of the leading and outstanding manufacturers of Turkey in the field of laboratory equipment & ingredients for wheat mills and bakeries. 

Erkaya exports 80 percent of its production to many countries worldwide. With many valuable references on every continent in many countries including Belgium, Italy, Serbia, Greece, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Paraguay, Ukraine, Russia, Iraq, Egypt, Vietnam, Israel, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Tunisia, Nigeria, Zambia, Algeria, Indonesia, Philippines, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kirgizstan, Madagascar, China, Sudan, Mongolia, India, Taiwan, Argentina, Moldovia, Macedonia and Iran. 

Proud manufacturers of: 

•Laboratory Equipment for grain, flour and feed industry
Touch Screen Falling Numbers (FN 7100, FN 7200), Gluten Washing System (Single Headed, Double Headed), Laboratory Mills (Roller Type Mill, Hammer Type Mill), Sieve Shaker, Truck Sampler, Ash Oven, Hectoliter, Protein Analyser, Dosing Machines and Sedimentation Device
•Flour improvers, enzyme systems, premixes, flour bleaching, bread crust aroma, biscuit and pasta improvers 
•Vitamin and mineral premixes for flour fortification


Visit the Erkaya website, HERE.

 

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Alltech launches global survey on gender equality within the food and agriculture industry

Alltech believes that inclusion cultivates creativity and drives innovation. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but it is also essential to advancing society and the global agri-food industry.

To gather real-world insights into the professional landscape for women in agriculture, Alltech has announced their support of the second annual Women in Food & Ag survey.
 
Image credit: Alltech

Launching on 27 October, the survey aims to collect feedback that empowers the agri-food industry to create a more equitable environment.

The 2019 Women in Food & Ag survey results revealed specific barriers for women in agriculture and a gap between female and male perceptions but reflected an optimistic outlook overall.

As 2020 ushered in unprecedented challenges for agriculture, new questions have been added to the survey to gauge potential inequalities exacerbated by COVID-19. To further globalise this effort and increase accessibility, the survey is available in six languages.

This initiative reflects Alltech's commitment to the U.N. Global Compact and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) related to gender equality. The SDG recognises gender equality as a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

'In order to achieve a Planet of PlentyTM, it is more important than ever for the agri-food industry to perform at its full potential,' said Dr Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. 'Human ingenuity is our Earth's most valuable resource, and a diverse workforce is essential to building a more sustainable future.'

Women and men in all sectors of the food supply chain are encouraged to contribute to this important global conversation about gender equality in agriculture by taking the survey here.

The survey results will be published on 26 January 2021 on the Alltech ONE Virtual Experience website.






Visit the Alltech website, HERE.
 

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Alapala’s Academy and Innovation Centre dedicated to innovation and training

Alapala, a leading turn-key provider in the milling technology sector has established the Alapala Academy and Innovation Centre which will assist in providing their customers with innovative grain milling solutions and detailed customer training.

The Alapala Academy and Innovation Centre is dedicated to:
- Testing product performance and determining the effects of engineering changes
- Obtaining more information from the SCADA system using MIS software, improving transparency
- the development of new products and processes specifically in line with customer needs and requests
- Real factory-scale testing and verification of improvements
 
Image credit: Alapala


Görkem Alapala, CEO, Alapala commented that the Alapala Academy and Innovation Centre emphasises the great importance with which Alapala values innovation.


Visit the Alapala website, HERE.
 

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Kemin Industries announce new Regional Sales Director

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world, has named Matt Henry as the business unit's Regional Sales Director for Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Indonesia and Korea.

Mr Henry previously served as Country President - Australia and New Zealand for Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – Asia Pacific.
 
Matt Henry, Regional Sales Director Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Indonesia and Korea
Image credit: Kemin Industries


Mr Henry has served in his prior position for the past 10 years, overseeing Kemin's animal nutrition and health business in Australia and New Zealand.

During the last decade, Mr Henry tripled sales in Australia, and in 2018, he was the top salesperson for the business unit. Last year, he held the highest sales record and was the winner of the Chairman's Retreat for 2018 – 2019, the highest recognition offered to a salesperson at Kemin.

'I am looking forward to taking on this new role at Kemin and expanding my focus to new areas,' said Mr Henry. 'I have thoroughly enjoyed building and growing Kemin's business in Australia and New Zealand over the past 10 years, and I am excited to translate our successes there to other countries in which we operate. I am eager to continue introducing new customers and established partners to the many products and solutions we offer for their animal nutrition and health needs.'

Before joining Kemin, Mr Henry served as General Manager of Merchandise for GrainCorp.

Mr Henry will relocate from his native Australia to Singapore, where Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – Asia Pacific is headquartered.

Visit the Kemin Industries website, HERE.
 

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U.S. Wheat Associates announce publication of 2020 Crop Quality Report

U.S. Wheat Associates have announce the publication of the 2020 Crop Quality Report.

The report is now available online in English, Spanish, French and Italian. Arabic, Chinese and, for the first time, Portuguese, are expected in early November.
 
Image credit: U.S. Wheat Associates
With essential, objective information to help buyers get the wheat they need at the best value possible.

In addition to the Crop Quality Report, U.S. Wheat Associates have shared regional quality reports from their partners and additional US crop quality resources.


Download the report, HERE.

Visit the U.S. Wheat Associates website, HERE.
 






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October 26, 2020

the interview | Xu Bin, Chairman, Myande Group


This month Milling and Grain takes the opportunity to interview Mr Xu Bin, chairman of the Chinese Myande Group as it plays an increasing role in the international milling sector and is a supporter of our magazine.
Mr Xu Bin tells us his company has always adhered to core concepts of creating value for customers and continuously engaging with the grain processing industry around the world. The company is also a leading provider of integrated solutions in the oils and fats sector, starch and derivatives industry along with meal fermentation, evaporation and crystallization.




Would you please say something about Myande Group’s main business activity and achievement?
Myande provides customers with integrated engineering services, which include process design, equipment manufacturing, design and supply of automatic control systems, installation, commissioning and training. According to diversified customer needs, we provide customised solutions.
The largest oilseeds crushing facilities in China, namely a 6000 tonne per day soybean crushing facility, 3000 6000 tonne per day canola seed crushing facility, 700 6000 tonne per day corn germ crushing facility and 1000 6000 tonne per day soybean white flake processing facility in one single line, are all designed and supplied by our Group.
Over the past five years, we have become a global engineering company and have supplied more large-scale turnkey projects - this means for example, 5000 6000 tonne per day oilseed crushing and 1000 to 6000 tonne per day oil refinery - than any other engineering company in the world. We have also exported to Europe a large-scale complete oilseeds crushing line. In terms of capacity, this crushing line is the largest one among all crushing lines ever exported to Europe by a Chinese engineering company.
 

What do you think makes your company an industry leader in its field?
Our mission statement says that “with professionalism, we manufacture high quality mechanical products and supply complete solutions that enable our clients to succeed. We are dedicated to create a bright future for us as well as for our clients.”
In order to realise that, we have established the international talent strategy by enrolling top experts internationally and forming a team of highly-qualified engineers. We cultivate a culture of passionate people and inspire innovation. We support our employees and their professional goals because an investment in our people is an investment in our future.
With innovation in mind, we always insist on continuous R&D. Our annual R&D expenditure exceeds 10 percent of our total sales. A professional R&D team of nearly 100 people promotes the more efficient developments within the entire industry.
In addition, we always adhere on our customer-oriented principle, actively carry out research on cutting-edge technology and products and maintain our industry’s leading position. Myande has developed a series of large-scale, high-end intelligent equipment and advanced production technologies. And they have been widely applied in many large edible oil mills, and have solved many developmental pain points and helped customers achieve extraordinary results.
 

You have mentioned a focus on innovation. Is AI an important aspect of today’s equipment?
We have an intelligent manufacturing base which features high intelligence, automation and efficiency in which various sensors, intelligent control system, industrial robots and automated production lines are adopted.
We have formed the manufacturing system that integrates design and manufacturing, intelligent management, data and information gathering and control automation.
We are committed to providing excellent process solutions, and have strict requirements on the quality of equipment manufactured. The stability and reliability of equipment are prerequisites for creating value and benefits.
Myande is an industry-leading manufacturing platform, with a manufacturing workshop area of nearly 80,000 square meters consisting of cutting, machining, welding, painting, assembly, packing and other sections. Three high-power laser cutting machines, modern machining equipment, gantry machining center, welding robots and other advanced processing equipment ensure the accuracy of each component.
Sandblasting, rust removing, pickling ceramicisation, and powder coating ensure the final quality of equipment. We have complete quality control systems and quality control methods that are fully recognised and appreciated by our global customers.
 

You mentioned earlier that you have enrolled international engineers. Do you have a global sales network that provides customer support?
Myande has a highly effective worldwide sales and service network with branches and agents in many countries. Delivery time and delivery quality have been recognised and praised within the industries we serve.
 

We understand that Chinese companies operate differently from those in other countries. What management philosophy creates the spirit and provides the impetus for an enterprise such as yours?
Passion, precision and honesty is not only expressed in the origin of the name of Myande, but these also the core value of the company and the code of conduct for all employees. We also have clearly defined values that each of these three words include. For example, Passion stands for: curiosity, sense of mission and responsibility, clear vision, creativity, initiative, team spirit and fast action; Precision stands for attention to details, workmanship, professionalism, accuracy and seeking excellence; Honesty stands for kindness to people, positive view of the world, frankness in communication, completeness in expression, faithfulness to commitments, enabling clients to succeed, empowerment of employee development, respect to shareholders and social responsibility.
 

How would you open up and develop greater opportunities in the international marketplace?
Myande actively responds to the national initiative of ‘One Belt, One Road’. With our strong corporate strength and breakthroughs in innovation, we have spread our footprint throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and America.
In 2020, Myande exported the complete equipment for processing 3000 tonnes per day soybean, 2000 tonnes per day rapeseed and 2700 per day sunflower seed to Russia. It has been the largest edible oil completely equipped project exported to Europe from China so far, with completely independent intellectual property rights.
Through cooperation with customers, we have has undertaken more than 300 projects in more than 30 countries around the world, which has been fully recognised by customers.
 

What is the future development plan for your company?
We manufacture high quality mechanical products and supply complete solutions that enable our clients to succeed. We are dedicated to creating a bright future for us as well as for our clients. Facing the future, we need to focus on improving the following.
First, further strengthen technological innovation and insist on leading the development of enterprises through technology. We will further increase investment in research and development, strengthen the introduction and training of talent, attach importance to the combination of industry-university-research and further strengthen cooperation with well-known research institutes at home and abroad.
Second, we will also use information technology for system monitoring and remote maintenance for customers under their authorisation, so as to resolve problems that may occur in the production process in a timely way.
Third, we will further improve the level of intelligent manufacturing and make greater strides on the basis of the industry’s global leadership. The “intelligent factory” created needs to use sensors, intelligent control systems, industrial robots and automated production lines through the deep integration.
Finally, we will establish a more meticulous global service system to be closer to customers. We actively follow the national initiative of ‘One Belt, One Road’ and ‘Going Global,’ excavate customer needs, makes full use of our diversified advantages, optimise process plans and product upgrades, and accelerate international business systems.



Mitchells company profile

 




Process and Product Handling Specialists


Mitchells designs, manufactures and installs complete conveying solutions for the Agri-foods industry, worldwide. Their business scope includes solutions for; grain handling and storage, oilseed crushing plants and animal feed systems, as well as engineering and custom manufacturing.

With installations in more than 45 countries across six continents, Mitchells is a global leader in the supply of conveying solutions.

Mitchells’ state of the art workshop is outfitted with the latest technologies to ensure their equipment is safe, reliable and robust.

Mitchells works in an industry involved in the safe and efficient processing of food. The robust, reliable and energy efficient designs on Mitchells’ conveyors ensure grains, oilseeds and animal feeds are conveyed in the most efficient way possible, and with a high degree of food safety. Mitchells’ focus is to work in developing countries and emerging markets, where they believe they can make the biggest impact on people’s lives.

Australian owned and managed, Mitchells is your solution provider for bulk material handling systems.

Mitchells Equipment is part of a larger group of bulk materials handling companies. The Mitchells Group of companies include Mitchells, Mitchell’s Europe, and Guttridge.

As a group, Mitchells can offer a range of bulk materials handling equipment for all capacities. From farm equipment to high throughput port unloading systems.

Visit the Mitchells website, HERE.

 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
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October 22, 2020

5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion LIVE Online Conference will take place on March 10-11, 2021

The 5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion Conference co-organized by VIV, International Aquafeed and Fish Farming Technology magazine and Dr Mian Riaz of Texas A&M University is once again taking place on 10-11 March, 2021. The conference will be hosted as a LIVE online event over the course of two days.
 



This rendition of the conference will specialise in extrusion and the related equipment for aquatic feeds. The two-day conference will feature a variety of industry expert speakers delivering innovative presentations on how users can make the best use of their extrusion machinery and aqua feed systems.
 


There are few speaking slots still available. Interested companies can email to Dr Mian Riaz (mnriaz@tamu.edu) regarding the opportunity to speak at this conference. For sponsorship opportunities, companies can email Tuti Tan (tutit@perendale.co.uk).



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Pingle company profile



PINGLE has proudly served customers for more than 20 years. They are a Chinese manufacturer that is committed to the development, production, distribution, installation, and testing of flour milling machines. 

Their main products include the roller mill, square plansifter, purifier, multi-storey flour milling plant, and the steel structure flour milling plant. Additionally, they can provide stand-alone machines in the 9 to 1,000t range, which include popular selections such as the grain pre-cleaner, grain cleaning equipment, flour milling machine, flour processing equipment, maize processing equipment, and conveying equipment. 

Also available are turnkey projects for flour milling plants with capacity ranging from 100 to 1000t. 

Their technical solutions and high performance machinery are implemented worldwide for the fine processing of wheat, maize, and other types of cereal grains. 

Pingle have a staff of 800 employees, of whom there are more than 50 technical personnel. These technicians are expert in fields such as mechanical structure, processing technology, automated control, and production flow. Their dedication and ingenuity allow the introduction of new products whilst providing upgrades for existing lineups. 

Product diversity and sincere services have distinguished Pingle as a leading domestic supplier. Their sales revenue has exceeded 150 million RMB for three consecutive years. 

Pingle’s flour processing machinery is available in more than 60 distinctive models. According to the Pingle website, “we are recognised as the first Chinese manufacturer to adopt the ERP system. As a pioneer in the industry, we have introduced the steel structure flour milling plant and the multi-storey steel structure flour milling plant to the Chinese market. In 2000, our company successfully obtained self-managed import and export rights for private enterprises.”

Pingle have passed the ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System certification and established a complete quality assurance system. 

In 2009, PINGLE products were distributed worldwide across 32 countries and regions including Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Brazil, Australia, etc. As a mature and responsible enterprise, Pingle strive to provide customers everywhere with satisfying products and attentive services.


For more information visit the Pingle website, HERE.
 

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This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
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Turkey changes its customs duty rate for wheat, barley and corn

The Turkish President has decreed that the customs duty applied on the imports of durum wheat, common wheat, red wheat, maize, white barley, malt barley and corn in Turkey has been removed until 1 January, 2021.
 
Image credit: Kamil PorembiƄski on Flickr
(CC BY-SA 2.0)
With the supplementary decision to the import regime decision, the customs duty on wheat, barley and corn up to 45 percent according to country groups was removed. Previously the customs duty was 45 percent on wheat, 35 percent on barley and 25 percent on corn.

The decision to change the customs duty rate was made due to the increase in global grain prices from major grain exporting countries such as Russia and Ukraine to restrict exports due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and China and similar importing countries to increase wheat imports. Turkey's target is to avoid local price increases.

The decision was published in the official Turkish newspaper on 21 October, 2020.
 

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Dr Cassie Jones named AFIA member of the year

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) named Cassie Jones, Ph.D., an associate professor in animal sciences and industry at Kansas State University, as its member of the year during the AFIA's fall Board of Directors virtual meeting.

Dr Jones, accepted the AFIA 2020 member of the year award at the association's fall Board of Directors meeting.
 
Dr Cassie Jones
Image credit: AFIA

The member of the year Award is presented to an AFIA member who exhibits outstanding support in achieving the organisation's goals and objectives throughout the year.

With the exception of the 83 members of the Food Safety Modernization Act working group who received the award in 2014, only 40 individuals have been honoured prior to this year.

'Cassie is collaborative and welcoming, yet always objective and steadfast in completing the task at hand,' said Paul Davis, Ph.D., AFIA's director of quality, animal food safety and education. 'Science, research, experience and facts prevail when working with Dr Jones.'

Dr Jones serves as the academic liaison to AFIA's Nutrition Committee. Serving in this capacity, she has contributed to the successes of committee activities.

Together with others assigned to her working group, Dr Jones assembled an outstanding slate of speakers for AFIA's foreign animal disease educational program, held at the 2020 International Production & Processing Expo. She worked with the group to brainstorm topics, suggest speakers, share contact information and presented the swine biosecurity session.

With her academic experience in animal sciences, nutrition, foreign animal disease and feed manufacturing technology, Dr Jones is a trusted resource to the feed industry and the AFIA.

Dr Jones has worked with the Institute for Feed Education and Research on an African swine fever research project and communicated biosecurity and feed safety topics when called upon at domestic and international venues.

Most recently, she agreed to contribute to the AFIA's upcoming Feed Manufacturing Technology online publication by reviewing and revising its biosecurity chapter.

Dr Jones has also served as an expert to the 'feed risk task force,' organised by the AFIA and the pork industry, which is looking at the risks and potential mitigations for virus transfer in feed and feed ingredients.

Dr Jones received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Kansas State University and her Ph.D. from Iowa State University in nutritional sciences.


Visit the AFIA website, HERE.
 

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AFIA presents Bill Braman with Distinguished Service Award

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) honoured William (Bill) Braman, Ph.D., PAS, formerly of Chr. Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition, with its 2020 Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the feed industry.

Sarah Novak, AFIA's vice president of membership and public relations, presented the award to Dr Braman at the AFIA's fall virtual Board of Directors meeting.
 
Bill Braman accepted the AFIA's 2020 Distinguished Service Award
Image credit: AFIA
Dr Braman accepted the AFIA's 2020 Distinguished Service Award at the AFIA Board of Directors meeting this week.

The Distinguished Service Award is AFIA's highest honour and is typically given to the elite members of the U.S. animal food industry who have provided outstanding support to the AFIA and the entire animal food industry throughout their careers.

'Anyone who has worked with Bill knows how much the animal feed industry means to him – he truly put his heart and soul into everything he did to support the industry,' said Ms Novak. 'Bill's many contributions to the feed industry, the AFIA and IFEEDER make him an exceptional choice for this honour.'

Dr Braman has been very involved in the AFIA and the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), the latter of which he served as a pioneer trustee and remained on the Board until 2015.

During Dr Braman's tenure with IFEEDER, he also served on the budget task force and research committee and played an active role for several years in the silent auction held at the AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conferences.

Dr Braman served on the AFIA Board of Directors from 2011-14, AFIA's Nutrition Committee for more than a decade, including serving in the officer rotation, and AFIA's Liquid Feed Committee for five years. He has embraced every project with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.

Dr Braman has also been very active in several industry groups, including holding memberships in the American Dairy Science Association, American Society of Animal Science, Poultry Science Association and American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).

From 2009-11, Dr Braman served as the president-elect and president at ARPAS and from 2006-09, he served as the director for the Midwest ARPAS.

Raised on a dairy and crop farm in Indiana, Dr Braman graduated with honours from Purdue University in 1969 with a bachelor's in agricultural education and then received his master's and Ph.D. in animal nutrition from the University of Illinois. While at Purdue, he joined the FarmHouse fraternity and became a member of Alpha Zeta, Block and Bridle and the Purdue choir.


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