January 29, 2010: Extracting the best out of valuable raw materials

At the Victam/Grapas Asia 2010 Buhler presents solutions for grain handling, milling and related processes. Since 150 years the Swiss company Buhler offers technology and know-how, which enables the grain processing industry to optimise product quality as well as improve plant efficiency and lower operation costs at the same time.

Buhler delivers both straight forward and cutting-edge concepts for the processing of soft wheat, durum wheat, corn (maize), rye, oats, barley, millet and sorghum, buckwheat, soybeans, peas, and beans to meet all market requirements.

Proven equipment with best economy and state-of-the-art machinery, a deep knowledge of the related processes and innovative plant engineering maximise both quality and product yields. Tailor-made automation systems from milling experts designed for the grain processing industry allow customers to minimize production and manpower costs.

Buhler offers a modular automation concept: a straight forward plant automation system and an add-on plant management solution. The company is also a leading supplier of material handling systems for industrial bakeries, blending and mixing equipment as well as processes for creating product innovations for new markets.

To create added value for milling companies, Buhler provides unique technology for upgrading byproducts such as bran and germ for healthy nutrition. Solutions for the heat treatment and product stabilization of flour, germ, and bran for the food industry are also part of the portfolio.

Top performance products & solutions

Buhler displays at the Victam Grapas 2010 a wide range of products and solutions for the grain industry with easy to operate and sturdy machines to achieve best use of raw material and consistent finished product quality.

Buhler Sortex is a leading specialist in optical sorting of grain and thus cleaning of raw material for the grain processing industry. The system stands out due to their high-tech removal of foreign matter in order to improve product safety and to achieve a consistent high finished product quality.

Further, with its unmatched color sorting Buhler Sortex achieves very high cleaning accuracy resulting in a higher yield and best use of raw material.

Automatic moisture control, roller mill and sifter

Accurate moisture control has a direct impact on the economical result of a mill as it determines the right moisture level in the flour. Additionally, precise conditioning is the basis to achieve best grinding results. Buhler offers top precise and automatic moisture control systems easy to us and to integrate in plant management systems.

Roller mills are the key component in grain processing. The quality of the roller mill determines the efficiency of the entire milling plant, the flour extraction rate, and the product quality. Buhler roller mills, such as the MDDP/Q, are characterised by their ultimate grinding quality, ease of maintenance, user-friendliness, high sanitation, top operating reliability and ruggedness.

A high sifting quality and performance, which is evident with the MPAO/MPAP, is crucial for subsequent processing. For high sanitation and throughput Buhler provides the Nova sieve cleaning solution. Sifter work more efficiently.

Services and Training

Buhler runs training centers and milling schools around the world. As a global company it provides worldwide service and technology support. Buhler has a vast experience in milling plants design as a result of numerous mills running in the field, from a compact standard plant solution to fully customised facilities.

The company is continuously investing in R&D to achieve the best technology and plant innovation. Hence, it’s noted for running the world’s biggest Grain Technology Center in its home country, Switzerland. The company is providing solutions ranging from straight forward processes to highly specialised and tailored mills.

Solutions for milling

Automation solutions are developed in-house.

Process and milling industry know-how guarantee a perfectly tailored solution with maximum benefit for millers. Automation solutions range from straight forward systems to comprehensive plant and data management. Yet the automation philosophy has been focused on ‘easy to operate’ systems.

Gentle handling, conveying and storage require a high level of system know-how and knowledge of the materials involved. Buhler is a specialist in the design and construction of facilities for unloading and loading, handling, and storing grain, derivatives and oilseeds. Working closely with the end user, the company develops, engineers and builds customised plants from standardised to individual components.

Enhancing of the Asian platform

Buhler, the global specialist and technology partner for processing grain into food and feed, is continuously developing the Asian market.

When it comes to transforming grain into high-quality food and feed products, Buhler provides the right technology and necessary know-how for economical and ecological solutions. The company has defined high quality standards and values being present with production facilities, laboratories and service centers close to the customer.

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