Wenger

Wenger offers a range of premium single-screw extruders, twin-screw extruders, dryers/coolers, flavor coating and enrobing systems, and control systems. Click on image to visit the Wenger website.

Wenger

Wenger offers a range of premium single-screw extruders, twin-screw extruders, dryers/coolers, flavor coating and enrobing systems, and control systems. Click on image to visit company website.

Event: CropTech-FeedTech to be repeated at VIV Russia

A successful feed conference format to be repeated in Moscow

 The second CropTech-FeedTech Conference-cum-Debate is to be held on the second day of the VIV Russia Exhibition in Moscow - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 14:00-16:00 - at the International Crocus Exhibition Center.

“This is an exciting opportunity for feed manufacturers in Russia who are interested in learning more about new technologies first hand from the companies supplying up-to-the-minute equipment,” says Roger Gilbert of Perendale Publishers and chairman of the two-hour meeting.

“We have chosen a debating format that puts six participating companies on the stage at the same time and asks them to discuss the opportunities digital technology has provided the engineers designing today’s feed manufacturing equipment.”

‘'Digital Engineering in the Feed Manufacturing Industry' will look at the impact digital technology has on the way our equipment is being manufactured and the saving these new processing containing greater digital control options have for feed manufacturers themselves," he says.

“We may think that refurbishing equipment that is 20 years old is the cheapest option in terms of keeping our plants running efficiently, but I think we might be misunderstanding the significance of the developments that have occurred in recent years that may mean replacing equipment is the better option.”

Mr Gilbert, who is the publisher of Grain and Feed Milling Technology magazine – first published in 1891 and the oldest milling magazine still in print – says an example of this is the energy savings newer, digitally-controlled machines can deliver.

“Not only do we have to enhance the nutritional value of the raw materials we use but we also have to make the feed manufacturing process as efficient and effective as possible in order to improve feed and food safety and that the food produced from our feeds is as affordable as we can make it to the consumer.”

The digital debate will not only be available to those attending the conference itself, where they will have an opportunity to put questions and join in the debate, but it will continue online following the meeting in the form of a discussion group on LinkedIn, the social network for professional.

The ‘CropTech-FeedTech’ brochure can be downloaded here. 

Companies agreeing to participate in the ‘Digital Engineering in the Feed Manufacturing Industry’ debate include Amandus Kahl, Buhler, Muyang, Wenger among others. The format will invite company representatives to briefly introduce themselves and their products. This is then followed by a half-hour debate on the key issues raised before the audience will have an opportunity to join in with questions and comments.

“We are acutely aware of time, given that many delegates and presenters will not want to be away from the exhibition floor for long. The whole debate is scheduled to take less than two hours from 14:00 to 16:00 on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. I look forward to welcoming as many participants as possible. There will be simultaneous translations services available to ensure you get the most out of the session,” says Mr Gilbert in conclusion.

The development of Moscow International Business Centre (Moscow-City), March 2008 Français : Avancée des travaux de construction du Moscow International Business Centre en Mars 2008. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Wenger

With a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work, brothers Joe and Louis Wenger founded Wenger Mixing Company in a small Kansas (USA) town in 1935. They went on to design a machine that blended molasses with dry feedstuffs and produced pellets in 1948. Theirs was the first extrusion cooking system and the basic technology for all commercial extruders used today.
The Wenger brothers' novel idea created a worldwide industry. And, seventy-five years later, Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. is still a family-owned business committed to groundbreaking innovation in the extrusion market.
Today, Wenger offers a range of premium single-screw extruders, twin-screw extruders, dryers/coolers, flavor coating and enrobing systems, and control systems. A new generation of proud employees works toward customer satisfaction daily in our multiple plants, in our world-class research and development centre, and in sales and service offices around the globe.
Click on the image to visit the Wenger website.

Wenger

With a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work, brothers Joe and Louis Wenger founded Wenger Mixing Company in a small Kansas (USA) town in 1935. They went on to design a machine that blended molasses with dry feedstuffs and produced pellets in 1948. Theirs was the first extrusion cooking system and the basic technology for all commercial extruders used today. Click on image to visit website

30/01/13: IPPE special

Day two of IPPE in Atlanta, USA looks sets to be another cracker. As you'd expect from such a large trade show, there is lots to see and do with various talks, exhibits and product launches. We're at booth 1700 so drop by and say hi.

Here are some of the highlights so far:

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association recognised five companies that have been exhibiting for 50 or more years at the International Poultry Expo.  Held during the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo, James Adams, Wenger Feeds, Rheems, PA, and newly elected chairman of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, presented plaques to each company in acknowledgement of their long-term exhibiting tenure.
 Aviagen and Watt were recognised for 60 years of exhibiting at IPE. Lyon Technologies, Inc. and Kuhl Corporation were recognised for 55 year at IPE, and Elanco Animal Health was recognised for 50 years of exhibiting at IPE.
“Your support of the International Poultry Expo has allowed the poultry industry to grow and advance, as we have directly invested show revenues back into the industry. We thank you sincerely for your continued support,” commented Adams.
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Danisco Animal Nutrition launched Axtra® PHY, the very latest technological advance in phytase enzyme solutions at the show.
Axtra® PHY is the result of an extensive development program, including animal studies conducted under a wide range of conditions. The patented phytase, isolated from Buttiauxella has unrivalled performance and economic benefits.
Comparative studies with current E.coli phytases, have demonstrated that Axtra® PHY has over 70 percentgreater bio-efficacy than its market-leading Phyzyme® XP. This translates into over 20% more release of phosphorus and calcium, and up to 30 percent more release of energy and amino acids, at standard phytase inclusion levels. Under current raw material prices, these advances in performance translate into incremental feed cost savings of $1.50 per ton compared to existing E.coli phytases.
Dr Tom D’Alfonso, Sales Director for the Americas says, ‘Now more than ever, our customers are seeking solutions to mitigate rising feed costs without compromising animal performance. The science underlying Axtra® PHY phytase is second-to-none, and includes matrix recommendations based on around 300 data points for every key nutrient. This offers our customers complete confidence to reap the substantial feed cost savings without compromising performance.’
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Wenger

With a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work, brothers Joe and Louis Wenger founded Wenger Mixing Company in a small Kansas (USA) town in 1935. They went on to design a machine that blended molasses with dry feedstuffs and produced pellets in 1948. Theirs was the first extrusion cooking system and the basic technology for all commercial extruders used today.
The Wenger brothers' novel idea created a worldwide industry. And, seventy-five years later, Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. is still a family-owned business committed to groundbreaking innovation in the extrusion market.

Today, Wenger offers a range of premium single-screw extruders, twin-screw extruders, dryers/coolers, flavor coating and enrobing systems, and control systems. A new generation of proud employees works toward customer satisfaction daily in our multiple plants, in our world-class research and development center, and in sales and service offices around the globe.
Wenger equipment is unmatched in quality. Perhaps even more importantly, we've built a reputation for having lasting partnerships with customers. Lasting because of our dedication, ingenuity, and responsiveness – and our promise to carry out that commitment for generations to come.
Click on the image to visit the Wenger website.

Event: Perendale Publishers at VIV Asia

A seminar with a difference: Digital Engineering in Feed Manufacturing

VIV Asia is to host a new type of seminar under ‘CropTech-FeedTech 2013’, one of its three specially themed events which will run alongside this year’s exhibition which takes place in Bangkok’s BITEC Centre from March 13-15, 2013.

Called ‘Digital Engineering in Feed Manufacturing’, this unique seminar is free to those working in the area of mill technology and aims at providing background information on intelligent solutions that have been introduced to address processing chain dilemmas.

“What’s unique for our industry about this event is it’s format,” says Roger Gilbert, publisher of Grain and Feed Milling Technology magazine and the chairman of the two-hour seminar. “There will be seven or eight very short presentations made by supply companies that have developed products either using or that use digital technologies to improve the feed manufacturing process.

“Following these presentations, speakers will be encouraged to discuss their developments and how they have or will impact feed manufacturing for the benefit of the feed manufacturer and the farmer. That wide-ranging discussion should highlight some important issues about the potential of digital technology for our industry going forward.

GFMT publisher Roger Gilbert at the Dutch Embassy in Beijing, China, after presenting a paper at VIV China's half-day seminar on marketing last September. Mr Gilbert is to chair VIV Asia's new CropTech-FeedTech Seminar titled 'Digital Engineering for Feed Manufacturing' in Bangkok on March 13, 2013

“We will then open the discussion to questions and comments from attendees. This will be an interesting part of the session, where equipment suppliers can gain some feedback while feed manufacturers can gain a fuller understanding of the benefits that digital engineering is delivering in terms of cost and efficiency,” adds Mr Gilbert.

The debate has been structured along the lines of the production, chain from delivery, through storage and grinding to pelleting and processing, cooling and drying to product storage and dispatch. Companies participating include Foss, Adifo, Amandus Kahl, Wenger, Buhler, Andritz, Agentis and others.

There are limited spaces for audience participation and Mr Gilbert advises those with an interest in digital technologies in the feed manufacturing process to register early to avoid disappointment. Digital Engineering in Feed Manufacturing take place from 14:16:30 on March 13, 2013 in the BITEC Centre in Conference Room 210 on the 1st floor. Fuller details are on the VIV website.