GMach commissions 350-ton/day fully automated flour mill for Etalon LTD in Kazakhstan
The plant features a comprehensive automation system that streamlines the production process, resulting in labor and cost savings.
KAZAKHSTAN – GMach Milling, a global leader in grain processing solutions, has expanded its footprint in Central Asia with the successful commissioning of a state-of-the-art, steel-structured flour mill for Etalon LTD, featuring a grinding capacity of 350 tons per day.
With 35 years of experience and more than 370 turnkey flour and semolina production facilities in over 70 countries, this milestonemarks GMach’s 60th turnkey project in Kazakhstan, underscoring the company’s significant presence in the region’s agro-industrial sector.
Etalon LTD, a Kazakhstan-based flour milling enterprise, has been operating in the flour milling sector since its establishment in 2018.
With its head office located in Semey, East Kazakhstan region, the enterprise has been focusing on expanding its operations within the country’s agricultural industrial zones. The collaboration with GMach for the Karaganda facility represents a significant step in Etalon LTD’s growth strategy
In addition, this expansion aligns with Kazakhstan’s broader agricultural strategy, which emphasizes the modernization of food processing infrastructure to meet both domestic demand and export potential.
The country’s flour milling industry, while possessing an estimated capacity exceeding 12 million tons annually, currently operates at approximately 50% capacity, highlighting opportunities for growth and increased utilization
Strategically located in Kazakhstan’s burgeoning agricultural industrial zone, the facility was developed in response to investor demand for a fully automated, low-maintenance, and high-efficiency milling solution. GMach delivered the project encompassing all structural and technological phases, ensuring seamless integration of advanced milling technologies.
The plant features a comprehensive automation system that streamlines the production process, resulting in labor and cost savings.
Initial cleaning stages include ear separation, sifter cleaning, stone separation, and light grain sorting, effectively preventing low-quality wheat from entering production and ensuring optimal flour quality. Light grains separated during processing are repurposed into by-products such as animal feed, promoting sustainability.
The facility employs triexta trieurs and intensive tempering machines to classify products by size and temper them accordingly.
Environmental considerations were also integral to the plant’s design. High-efficiency electric motors have been installed to reduce energy consumption, and Quantumsifter sifters compliant with food safety standards are utilized to ensure top-level production security.
The Karaganda facility is part of a comprehensive complex that includes production areas, administrative spaces, and a parking lot.
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