Energy Efficiency: Page 22

Energy Efficiency
Getting a grip on transportation efficiencies
Some energy efficiencies are overlooked and underused.
Reducing equipment weight, such as with Walinga's new Image 2092 'Xtra-Lite' all aluminum semi trailer, is one way feed manufacturers can attempt to realize energy savings.
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The U.S. Soy Advantage
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The U.S. Soy Advantage
Energy Efficiency
Feed Mill of the Year 2006: Cargill Animal Nutrition: Absolutely totally engaged
The plant takes the lead in pro-active involvement of employees in safety, quality assurance, efficiency, customer and community service, and feed plant creativity.
First shift at Cargill-Giddings (left to right): Mark D Matthijetz, Utility Technician, 15 years; Thomas D Hines, Sales Consultant, 18; Delbert B Boettcher, Maintenance Technician, 19; Steven S Vaclavik, Process Technician, 6; Joe D Comte, Sales Consultant, 6; Chase T Jacob, District Merchant, 1; Donald R Schroeder, Packaging Technician, 26; Gordon S Lehmann, Packaging Technician, 12; TJ Trout, Plant Operations Manager, 8; Jason L King, Customer Service Technician, 1; Fernando Escalante, Mixing Technician, 34; Christopher S Handrick, Lead Technician, 11; Calvin J Patschke, Assistant Plant Manager, 23; Sherri G Schimank, Business Support Associate, 8; Tommy D Lehmann, Block Press Technician, 22; Kolby R Malesich, Business Manager, 3; Byron L Sommerlatte, Plant Manager, 26; Corey L Handrick, Bulk Receiving/Loadout Technician, 21; John E Windwehen, General Manager, 29; John F Joiner, Customer Service Technician, 26; James W Loveday, Logistics Specialist, 6; Cory A Mickey, Sales Consultant, 5; Brady L Wilson, District Merchant, 8; James A Leible, Sales Consultant, 30; Pauline A Falke, Customer Solutions Associate, 37; Carolyn D Schneider, District Merchant, 29; Stephen R Janda, HACCP Coordinator, 21; Martin W Albrecht, Maintenance Technician, 21; Rose M Tharp, Customer Solutions Associate, 13; Leann R Brade, Business Support Associate, 3; Terry L Flippo, Customer Service Technician, 25; Lindsey Kubecka Connally, Sales Consultant, 2.
Additive Technologies
15 steps to energy savings
It doesn't always take large capital investments to realize improvements in the bottom line.
Energy Efficiency
Solar power tested on broiler farm
Demonstration project explores the practicalities of on-farm solar power at a Delaware broiler farm.
Two sets of solar panels on the farm can produce up to 42 kilowatts of electricity.
Alternative Feed Ingredients
How much DDGS for poultry?
Even with constraints, distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) is an acceptable feed ingredient that can be used to feed poultry.
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Energy Efficiency
Driven by tomorrow
Family-owned and operated for over 70 years, Jonker looks toward the future with private labels and brand names
The Jonker headquarters and facilities, located in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, reflect the company's foresight to sense upcoming opportunities and adapt accordingly.
Energy Efficiency
Enzymes market heats up
High feed and energy costs combine to spur sales
New research developments focus on making enzymes better able to withstand heat in the feed mill.
Energy Efficiency
Focusing on private label
Fides Petfood's single-minded attention to maximum efficiency has paid off
The Fides Petfood plant in Ostend, Belgium, was built in 2006.
Energy Efficiency
Success from Sweden
Sweden is celebrated for its untouched, beautiful countryside and outstanding natural environment. In order to protect this national asset, Sweden has imposed some of the toughest environmental legislation in the world. Lantmännen Doggy AB is proud of this Swedish legacy, which it translates in its product line, marketed under the brand Bozita.
Niklas Siwersjö, export director of Lantmännen Doggy AB, with his dogs Rogstabergets Jackson Browne and Lokkebergets I Jäger Browne.
Energy Efficiency
Cool down costs, heat up progress
Cost-efficiency and energy-efficiency in particular, combined with high quality production, is an increasingly hot topic for every manufacturing sector. In the case of the petfood industry, a great benefit in this regard can be obtained through optimized use of drying and cooling systems.
Counterflow dryers, like this example from Geelen Counterflow, already have over 50% market share in countries such as Japan, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Argentina.
Energy Efficiency
Cutting carbon footprints: 5 steps
The carbon footprint concept requires petfood manufacturers to analyze the total "carbon cost" of manufacturing in a way that goes well beyond direct energy costs
Figure 1: Manageable Parts - Break down your company into manageable parts so action plans can be formulated and implemented.
Energy Efficiency
Skimming the cream from the top of the crop
Feed Management is joining the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) in sponsoring the Feed Mill of the Year award for the 23rd consecutive year.
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