Oil mill profitability depends on more than reliable machinery. Building a new facility is a sign of growth, but financial results rely on demand, procurement, and smart planning. From raw material supply to transportation costs, every factor can strengthen or weaken the bottom line. Understanding what drives financial success is essential for both newcomers and established…
U.S. farmers are confronting a potential turning point. With China sharply reducing purchasing of American soybeans, soybean exports are collapsing just as trade tensions and tariffs elevate costs. The shift toward purchasing from Brazil threatens to upend domestic markets for soybean meal, oil, and the broader agricultural economy. What recent data shows about soybean exports Chinese importers…
Meet the Lion Series, Anderson’s Innovative New Line of Oil Presses Anderson’s newest line of presses, the Lion Series, represents the company’s culmination of over 135 years of pressing experience in the oilseed industry. The Lion Series comes in three sizes (600, 1200, and 1600) and is well-suited for pre-pressing and pressing extruded oilseeds. Key…
We have previously discussed startup commissioning, the methodical approach to installing, testing, and optimizing new pieces of equipment in a manufacturing line. This process ensures equipment operates as designed, preventing costly failures and downtime. It verifies quality, meets regulatory requirements, improves safety, and supports system integration. Commissioning leads to fewer errors, safer operations, and better…
Since its inception in 1888, Anderson has been a pioneer in seed oil processing technology. For over a century, we have consistently demonstrated a commitment to invent and innovate, developing groundbreaking solutions that have shaped the industry. This rich legacy, spanning 135 years, is now further advanced with the introduction of the Lion Series Expeller®.…
From the time soybeans leave the field until the moment they arrive at the processing plant for extraction, the storage conditions they endure can literally make or break your operation. Simply stashing seeds in a storage silo and forgetting about them until it’s time to start crushing can be a recipe for disaster. Proper soybean…
Oil mills represent a major investment, and every design choice has lasting consequences. A single oil mill design defect can reduce efficiency, drive up maintenance costs, and limit future growth. From undersized conveyors to poor ventilation, the mistakes often seem small at first but become costly bottlenecks as production scales. By identifying common pitfalls, mill operators and…
Oil mill operators play a critical role in keeping a soybean processing plant running smoothly to produce high-value oil and meal. Unfortunately, everyone makes mistakes. In an industrial processing plant filled with expensive equipment and potential hazards, even the slightest oil mill operator error can have severe consequences. For example: Avoiding mistakes is crucial to…
Soybeans, the most popular oilseed on the planet in terms of production volume, have also become one of the world’s most widely traded commodities due to liquidity, versatility, and widespread value across many industries. If you’re looking beyond simply crushing these valuable beans, soybean trading can be a useful tool to manage the wild price…
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