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08/09/2022

Armada Grain Company FLX Startup in Armada, Michigan

Congratulations to Armada Grain Company on their successful startup of their new FLX system in Armada, Michigan!  Armada Grain Company is a feed and pet food manufacturer. They specialize in extruded foods for dogs, cats and just about any other animal you can imagine. They also make a variety of foods for wildlife and wild birds and, of course, traditional pellet and meal feeds for all types of livestock and poultry. Armada Grain prides themselves on being flexible, responsive, reasonably priced and very customer-focused.  So whether you’re a pet owner, horse lover, livestock producer or wildlife enthusiast, they can accommodate your needs and the nutritional needs of your animals. We’re excited to partner with them at this plant! Visit their website to learn more:  Armada Grain Company  
07/26/2022

Automation Controls to Keep Feed Mill, Grain Facility Employees Safe

Feed mills, pet food plants and grain facilities present safety hazards including fires and explosions from grain dust accumulation, suffocation from engulfment and entrapment in grain bins, falls from heights, and possible severe injuries from grain handling equipment. Keeping your plant employees safe from these hazards should be at the top of your priorities. Implementing automated control systems throughout your plant can help prevent these incidents from happening. Automated emergency stop controls While you plan to have your plant run smoothly, there are inevitably going to be times when employees need to quickly stop production without warning. If employees are frantically moving throughout the mill to manually stop the machines, there is a greater chance for error or for someone to forget to follow safety protocol and cause serious damage. To avoid this, Repete automated control systems offer Emergency Stop Circuitry that will stop all equipment with the press of one emergency button, eliminating […]
06/29/2022

Feed Mill Startup in Melaka, Malaysia

Congratulations to Cargill on their most recent successful startup in Melaka, Malaysia! We’re delighted to partner with them and provide automation solutions at this animal nutrition facility. For more than 155 years, Cargill has helped farmers grow more, connecting them to broader markets. They are continuously developing products that give consumers just what they’re seeking, advancing nutrition, food safety and sustainability. Visit their website to learn more:  Cargill
06/21/2022

Farm Service Elevator Startup in Willmar, MN

Congratulations to Farm Service Elevator on their successful startup in Willmar, MN! Farm Service Elevator produces feed for independent hog, chicken, and turkey growers in the area. This startup included automating their batching, batch routing and pellet routing. We’re excited to partner with them at this plant! Visit their website to learn more:  Farm Service Elevator