CESCO announces successful bagging system test for Saudi’s feed company UFC

SAUDI ARABIA – CESCO, a leading designer and manufacturer of grain handling, storage, and processing solutions, has announced the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for a high-capacity bagging line system, part of its extensive project with United Feed Company (UFC) in Saudi Arabia.

Conducted at CESCO’s sub-supplier site on October 31, the FAT represents a significant step in the project’s progress, highlighting CESCO’s commitment to timely and quality delivery.

The completed FAT showcased the system’s capacity to operate across four parallel lines, each with the capability to handle up to 1,000 bags per hour of 50 kg each.

Rigorous testing evaluated the system’s sewing speed, cutting precision, ink printing functionality, and belt conveying efficiency, ensuring all equipment met UFC’s stringent operational and safety standards.

According to CESCO, a second round of testing, to be conducted at UFC’s site in Saudi Arabia, is planned for post-installation, where the equipment will be assessed under real-world conditions using actual product.

Shipment to Saudi Arabia is scheduled for mid-November, with installation and on-site testing set to proceed as planned.

Achieving this milestone demonstrates our commitment to timely execution and high quality for our partners,” said Martino Celeghini, CEO of CESCO.

“Our collaboration with UFC supports Saudi Arabia’s agricultural sector and aligns with the country’s food security goals. We look forward to completing the project on schedule.”

The high-capacity bagging line system is part of a larger, state-of-the-art grain storage and handling facility that CESCO is building with UFC, a prominent player in Saudi Arabia’s food industry since 1985.

The facility is poised to become a pivotal resource for Saudi Arabia’s poultry and livestock sectors, offering a reliable supply of plant-based animal feed such as barley and soymeal.

Designed with a focus on efficiency and future scalability, the facility includes 15 corrugated steel silos with a combined storage capacity of 205,000 tonnes, alongside a 3,800-square-meter flat storage warehouse dedicated to soymeal.

The system is engineered for high throughput, with two receiving lines for grain, each capable of handling 400 tonnes per hour (tph), and two receiving lines for soymeal at 125 tph.

The grain handling system integrates pre-cleaning and weighing technology to ensure precise measurement and removal of impurities, a crucial step in maintaining quality and efficiency.

Additionally, the reclaim and distribution system allows for streamlined, flexible routing of materials to bulk truck loading, bagging lines, or designated storage areas.

Future growth has been considered in the facility’s design, which can accommodate an additional 120,000 tonnes of storage capacity if needed.

This advanced facility is anticipated to boost Saudi Arabia’s food security by providing an efficient, reliable, and high-capacity storage and processing solution.

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