Feed & Additive Magazine Issue 4 May 2021

ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2021 49 vestment. It’s flexible enough to handle a wide range of bag types, sizes, and materials - including Poly- woven – as well as 20 to 50 kg bags at a capacity of up to 600 bags per hour. The mono-block design al- lows for a quick installation and easy transportation. The control cabinet is already integrated in the packer, in addition to the user-friendly HMI touch screen. A broad range of options are available, such as a tag applicator, bag magazine upgrade, automat- ic height adjustment, amongst others. Furthermore, safety guards with switch sensors all around ensure a hazard-free operation. All of these features add up to create a uniquely small footprint for a machine of this category. CHRONOS OML-1060 was launched as a cost- effective solution manufactured in China. Why is this solution more cost effective than other solutions manufactured in Europe? Are the production technologies, design or features you use different from those produced in Europe? The most important piece of information to mention about the OML-1060 is that there is no compromise on quality. It has the same design and technology utilized in Premier Tech's existing solutions produced in Europe; the OML-1060 is simply a more affordable iteration of an existing high-end solution. Cost efficiency has been assured by means of standardization and a clear focus on the most requested features of the feed industry. Additionally, the joint venture leverages Bühler’s vast manufacturing experience and production ca- pabilities in Asia. Bühler is a brand that follows trends closely, and often even sets trends. Based on this feature, can you give us some clues about the future? For example, what are the trends in packaging, especially granule / pellet packaging? What do your customers expect from Bühler or what innovations will Bühler offer them in the future? Current market requirements in terms of accuracy, traceability, minimal product loss and packaging speed are likely to remain in the future. Digitalization will be key enabler to respond to these emerging, and new customer requirements – such as production analytics and KPI benchmarking across multiple locations etc. Rest assured, Bühler is well prepared to respond to these market needs with present and future solutions, such as Bühler Insights - one of the very first secure, high-performance cloud-based frameworks for the food and feed sectors. It’s a toolbox that provides access to all the digital services our customers need to increase the productivity of their process. Finally, would you like to add more? The main focus of the Premier Tech-Bühler joint venture is to provide standardized, highly cost-effi- cient solutions for the main applications in animal feed. For tailored solutions, we have full access to the entire portfolio of Premier Tech. We are glad to serve the feed industry as a single point of contact.