CESCO completes Factory Acceptance Test in Saudi Arabia

November 8, 2024 - CESCO has announced the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for a high-capacity bagging line system as part of its extensive project with United Feed Company (UFC) in Saudi Arabia. 

The FAT validated the system's capacity to process four parallel lines, each capable of handling up to 1000 bags of 50kg per hour using UFC's specified bags. Testing included safety checks, sewing speed and cutting tests, ink printer tests and belt conveyor tests, ensuring that all aspects of the equipment meet rigorous operational and safety standards. A second round of testing, with product in place, will be conducted at the project site once installation is complete.

"Achieving this milestone demonstrates our commitment to timely execution and high quality for our partners," said Martino Celeghini, CEO of CESCO. "Our collaboration with UFC supports Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector and food security goals, and we look forward to completing the project as planned."

The bagging line is a crucial component of a larger, state-of-the-art grain storage and handling facility that CESCO is building in partnership with UFC, a leader in Saudi Arabia's food industry since 1985. The facility will support Saudi Arabia's poultry and livestock sectors by providing reliable access to high-quality, plant-based animal feed, including essential grains like barley.

Key project highlights:

• The facility includes 15 corrugated steel silos with a combines capacity of 205,000 tonnes, along with a 3800m² flat storage warehouse for soy meal.
• Receiving lines for grains (2x400t/h) and soy meal (2x125t/h) to ensure efficient material intake.
• Integrated systems remove impurities and ensure precise weighing of materials.
• Enables materials to be directed as needed to bulk truck loading, bagging lines or storage.
• The facility accommodates an additional 120,000 tonnes in future storage capacity, providing scalability as UFC's needs grow.

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