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November 19, 2008: 4B Drop Forged Chains

4B Drop Forged Chains All 4B forged chains are extremely durable 4Band abrasion resistant thanks to a process of heat treatment (to Rockwell C57 with a ductile core hardness of Rockwell C40) and can be used even for the toughest applications. Steel flights of various designs are welded to the links enable many varying material types to be conveyed.

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November 19, 2008: B.R.A.I.N Award 2008

The BIOMIN Research and Innovation Network (B.R.A.I.N.) is a Biominprogram created to support young and highly skilled scientists. Its aim is to foster and fund ground breaking research projects and innovative ideas in the area of animal nutrition and animal health.

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November 19, 2008: Latest in enzyme technology boosts performance of pigs and poultry fed DDGS

Pig and poultry producers looking for lower feed costs with Danisco animal nutritiondistillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) can use the latest developments in enzyme technology reported Dr Alexandre Péron at the 42nd University of Nottingham Feed Conference, UK, 3-4 September 2008.

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November 19, 2008: Rollermill technology redefined - Similago joins the Alapala family

The Turkish company Alapala has added the Similago rollermill to its range.

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November 19, 2008: VIV China 2008: the future is bright

VIV China is still following an upward trend. The exhibition took place from October 20-22, 2008 at the New China International Exhibition Center. The 446 exhibitors at the biennial international Feed-to-Meat trade show welcomed 19,035 visitors from 75 countries. The exhibitors rated the show with a 7.0, expressing their appreciation about the improved quality of the visitors. The show confirmed its role as the leading event for the animal husbandry sector in China.

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November 19, 2008: 24-hour proactive pest prevention

Rentokil is facilitating around-the-clock pest management, with the launch of PestNetOnline (www.rentokil.co.uk/pestnetonline), its new online pest control reporting system.

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November 19, 2008: High sample throughput with 100% material recovery - Retsch’s Ultra Centrifugal Mill ZM 200

The powerful and versatile ZM 200 combines maximum performance with ease of use. This rotor mill allows for extremely rapid size reduction of a vast range of materials, which considerably increases the sample throughput in the sample prep laboratory. The grinding tools can be cleaned easily and quickly so that cross contamination due to frequently changing sample materials can be successfully avoided. Thanks to the patented cassette system, 100 percent sample recovery is guaranteed.

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November 19, 2008: Feed Energy Company announces new environmental initiative

The concept for Feed Energy’s new company-wide recycling and conservation initiative may have started at the top, but the ideas that will keep it growing come directly from its employees and customers.

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November 19, 2008: Dedication of the new FRITSCH production facility

Construction started in March and already seven months later, the new FRITSCH production facility was dedicated. Management, employees, business associates and all involved in the endeavour were present during the sunny fall day for the formal opening of the building.

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November 19, 2008: Success with master plan

A jointly created master plan forms the basis for renewing the flour mill of Koopmans Meel B.V. in Leeuwarden in Holland.

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November 19, 2008: Keep on top of grain pests and maintain quality following difficult harvest

Following the very difficult protracted and wet harvest, growers should make sure that they keep a close eye on their grain stores and treat with Silico-Sec before grain pests add to the problem and so spoil the harvest. This year with good yields but variable quality grain going into store, growers must make sure they protect their investment in store, as any further loss of quality will make a significant impact on returns, reminds Interfarm UK Ltd.

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November 19, 2008: Danisco A/S signs agreement to acquire Agtech Products Inc – investing in microbial-based products for animal nutrition

Danisco A/S has signed an agreement to acquire Agtech Products Inc, a US based agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to the development, manufacture and technical application of microbiological-based products for the animal production industry. This acquisition broadens Danisco’s portfolio and technical service capabilities in the animal production industry.

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November 19, 2008: New UK agent appointed for Innovative feed moisture management package

C&H Nutrition has become the UK distributor for the unique on-line moisture sensoring system and product dosing package that manufacturer Adiveter claims can optimise feed pelleting efficiency and reduce energy consumption. C&H Nutrition sister company Brown and Gilmer becomes the Adiveter agent in Ireland.

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November 19, 2008: EUFETEC Officially launched

On the 15th of September 2008, the EUropean FEed TEchnology Center, EUFETEC, was launched officially. In the presence of the Minister-President of Flanders, Mr Peeters, and a representative of the cabinet of Minister Laruelle, Federal Minister of SME, Selfemployment, Agriculture and Science Policy, the different international partners signed the inaugural act.

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November 19, 2008: AIC welcomes latest GM soya approval but warns more needs to be done to tackle EU animal feed shortage

The Agricultural Industries Confederation has welcomed the approval of a new genetically modified (GM) soya as a step in the right direction, but remains concerned about future shortages of protein for animal feed in the European Union.

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November 19, 2008: Victam events to grow & move

At a recent Press Conference the President of the Victam Foundation, André Oosterveld and Victam’s General Manager, Henk van de Bunt announced the new plans for future Victam events.

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November 19, 2008: Wet summer causes concern for grain storage

The wet harvest and the loss of chemical pesticides and fungicides such as Malathion, which have failed to achieve Annex 1, are causing major problems for cereal growers this year. However, by having storage facilities that are fully equipped to keep grain cool and dry, rejection rates can be reduced according to Aggreko, world leaders in the rental of temporary power and temperature control systems.

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November 19, 2008: Nivobob – the next generation of electromechanical level measurement systems

The level measurement specialist UWT, Germany will present its popular plumb bob range at POWTECH 2008 with the addition of the reengineered model, Nivobob. Despite the number of modern alternatives, discontinuous level measurement technology leads the field in a multiple of applications – a very good reason to newly present this well-tried technology.

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September 24, 2008: Three appointments at Danisco Animal Nutrition

Danisco Animal Nutrition has strengthened its presence in Europe and Asia with the appointments of Devendra Singh Verma, Christina Pang and Jacob Verdoold.
Devendra Verma has been appointed as sales and technical services manager for India. With a Bachelor and Master of Veterinary Science from Bombay Veterinary College and more than six years industry experience in providing health and nutrition...

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September 23, 2008: Dinnissen opens Food Design Factory for product development

Dinnissen Process Technology is opening a Food Design Factory; Dinnissen
a flexible development unit specially designed for the development of new foodstuffs and new animal and fish feeds.

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September 23, 2008: Ground-breaking ceremony for energy-efficient building

UWT GmbH-Level Control of Germany has kicked off UWT Level Control
another innovative and future-oriented building project less than three years after completing its last office building.

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September 23, 2008: Rising energy costs focus feed manufacturers’ attention to consider alternatives to heat treatment, says Anitox

Increasing legislation and rising energy costs are forcing feed
manufacturers to focus on implementing viable, cost-effective alternatives to heat-treatment in order to reduce the risk of salmonella infection in their products, according to Anitox, a world leader in bio-security and milling efficiency solutions for the animal feed industry.

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September 23, 2008: Kiotechagil wins UFAS and FEMAS certification

Agil, the agriculture products arm of Kiotechagil,
has received UFAS and FEMAS certification.

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September 23, 2008: New Fumonisin detection methods

Romer Labs highlights its expertise in mycotoxin
analysis and introduces new products for the analysis of Fumonisins

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September 23, 2008: Ultramid and Ultradur for contact with food products

Since August, when the European Union’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations for materials that come into contact with food products came into effect, BASF has been offering several new grades in its range of Engineering Plastics specifically for food contact surfaces in Europe.

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September 23, 2008: Software for managing weight data

Avery Weigh-Tronix is launching a software package for the management of weight-derived data that it claims is the simplest to install, use, maintain and upgrade.

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September 23, 2008: Digital image processing with 100% compatibility to sieve analysis

Sieving with digital image processing? Retsch Technology’s Camsizer can do this trick! It provides measurement results with the precision and information of digital image processing which are 100 percent compatible to those of sieve analysis.

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September 23, 2008: Wireless noise dosimeter

Cirrus Research Plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications, is experiencing strong growth in demand for its ‘doseBadge’ range of wireless noise dosimeters.

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September 23, 2008: Appointments support business expansion one year on

Following the acquisition of a majority holding by Sumitomo Chemicals just over one year ago, Interfarm (UK) Ltd are announcing positive sales progress and business expansion as well the appointment of a new sales manager and new business.

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September 23, 2008: Air hoists meet food industry hygiene requirements

Air-operated hoists and handling equipment from J.D. Neuhaus meet the highest standards of performance, reliability and economy set by general industry including offshore applications. Now, however, they are also able to supply products to comply with the cleaning and hygiene levels for food industry installations.

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September 23, 2008: Allix²: A modern and user-friendly technology that just got better

Feed optimisation software is the core element of any feedmill. It is of vital necessity to integrate optimisation tools in any IT environment.
Allix² has been developed with the most modern tools, using standard and accurate development methods. Using standard databases like Access, SQL Server, Oracle, Allix² can be easily integrated in any organisation.

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September 23, 2008: Dinnissen introduces new mixer

Dinnissen Process Technology from The Netherlands is launching the latest Pegasus mixer, which can rapidly, homogenously and carefully mix no less than 15 liquids with powders, grains and granules.

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September 23, 2008: Feed Energy Company unveils new website to meet growing customer needs

Feed Energy Company has launched a new website designed to meet the ever-changing needs of its current and potential customers.

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September 23, 2008: 24-hour proactive pest prevention

Rentokil is facilitating around-the-clock pest management, with the launch of PestNetOnline (www.rentokil.co.uk/pestnetonline), its new online pest control reporting system.

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September 16, 2008: Bowmans appoint commercial director

Mark Isaacson has been appointed to the newly-created post of commercial director with Bowmans, as the company looks to develop strategic approaches to materials sourcing and risk management.

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September 16, 2008: NIR analysis made simpler with online support

Foss has released Remote Internet Analysis (RINA) an internet-based software that allows near infrared (NIR) feed analysis to be performed free-of-worry about calibration maintenance and instrument performance

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September 16, 2008: New North American distribution network for Chopin Technologies

Chopin Technologies announced a new North American distribution network in July to strengthen US sales and after-market efforts. The company has partnered with Lab Synergy of Goshen, New York, USA.

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September 16, 2008: Rollermill technology redefined - Similago joins the Alapala family

The Turkish company Alapala has added the Similago rollermill to its range.

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September 16, 2008: Sales for vanity - profit is sanity

The Plimsoll Analysis - Flour & Grain Milling, published in June 2008, prompted a backlash in the UK flour and grain milling industry.
Having found that a record number of flour and grain milling companies are on the danger list, 1978 jobs could go and up to a third of flour and grain milling firms are at risk of failure under a prolonged slow down in the UK economy; the news was hardly welcome.

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September 16, 2008: Expansion makes space for more inventories

Tapco Inc, an industry-leading manufacturer of elevator buckets and bolts, recently expanded their headquarters in St Louis, Missouri, USA.

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July 24, 2008: Agrastim (beta glucan) approved for organic feed use

Agrastim®, Bioagra’s trademark for beta-1.3/1.6-D-glucan, is a feed additive derived and purified from spent bakers’ or brewers’ yeast. When fed to poultry, livestock or fish, Agrastim® has been shown to:

· Reduce mortality
· Reduce morbidity
· Increase bacterial resistance
· Increase viral resistance
· Increase feed conversion
· Increase growth rate
· Increase longevity

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July 23, 2008: International Milling Directory 2008 now available

Do you want to source suppliers of raw materials, ingredients, equipment, and products and services related to the flour and feed milling industries? Or find new customers for your own products and services?

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July 21, 2008: Cimbria and Intelscan join forces

Cimbria has joined with Intelscan to provide microwave technology to measure moisture and density in real time.

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July 21, 2008: Walsall Engineering Group appointed Cecchin's UK representative

Italian packaging equipment manufacturer Cecchin has appointed Walsall Engineering Group as its UK sales and engineering partner. Cecchin manufactures packaging equipment for a wide range of industries, including vertical-inclined packaging machines, transport and product dosing systems

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July 21, 2008: Mühlenchemie steps up marketing in South America

Daniel Landschoof has joined Mühlenchemie as Junior Area Sales Manager Latin America. He will be responsible for customers in South and Central America under Area Sales Manager Detlev Rösler

 

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July 21, 2008: Premier Nutrition joins AB Agri

AB Agri Ltd, part of ABF, has purchased Premier Nutrition, the specialist manufacturer of vitamin and mineral premixes.

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July 21, 2008: Buhler launches latest roller mill technology

Buhler has launched a new generation of roller mills under the name Antares. Controlled and constant grinding of grain into intermediate or finished products continues to be one of the most important processes in flour milling. With Antares, Buhler has refined roller mill design and added some innovations.

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July 21, 2008: Cargill opens converted wheat processing plant in Manchester

Cargill's new wheat processing plant at Trafford Park, Manchester, opened in April. Some £75 million was invested in the plant to convert it from processing French maize to British wheat. The plant will process around 750,000 tonnes of wheat per year to supply a range of products such as sweeteners, proteins and texturisers for the baking and food industry and feed ingredients for the dairy sector.

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July 21, 2008: M E Waterhouse finds the best recipe for systems success with Compac Gold

In early 2007, United Kingdom feed company M E Waterhouse (MEW) commissioned Cal Software to provide an entirely new IT system.

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July 10, 2008: Electrical earthing bridge from Jacob Pipe Systems

The new earthing bridge from Jacob Pipe Systems enables quick and simple electric potential equalisation of pipe systems, both on new systems and retrofits. Installation is completed securely in just a few easy steps. Using the Jacob pull-ring connection, existing systems can be retrofitted without any welding. This patented innovation is EXAM certified. Since its market introduction last year, some 25,000 earthing bridges have already been sold.

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