Although pneumatic systems have higher energy requirements than mechanical systems, the technology that uses air as means of transport offers a more flexible solution for low throughput applications.

The operatives at fish feed manufacturer Skretting of Longridge, Lancashire in the UK think that their Spiroflow Bulk Bag Discharger is “wicked” – which, roughly translated, means that they are delighted with the way it performs.

Rising international trade has increased demand for transport, especially for ocean freight, since 98% of intercontinental trade is transported by sea. Now with increasing fuel prices and high volatilities in freight rates the profitability of food and feed companies might be endangered, according to a report by Rabobank International.

In the quarry industry today a weighing system must provide a total solution for all site needs. A recently developed driver operated weighing system does just this.

The final stage of feed pellets at the manufacturing plant is eventually the load-out. In logistics this is a crucial point in the feed-to-farm tract. Fast load-out and accurate planning avoids build-up of stocks. Cooperative feedmiller ForFarmers in The Netherlands invested €8 million in a new load-out and logistic system and the electrical and automation system of the mill in Lochem, The Netherlands.