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Omas constructing mill for EB Bradshaw & Sons
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Omas, which was chosen for the project in December 2016, was
able to meet the customer's three main priorities: food safety and
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with restrictive regulations in terms of hygiene and environmental
safety.
The wheat cleaning line, as well as a vibrating separator, destoner
and photoseparator, will be equipped with a Giotto Sterilizer, the
Omas separator that provides optimum management of the degree
of cleaning of the grain, thanks to the removal of the outer layers of
lignin and cellulose.
With this process, developed by Omas, the surface of the caryopsis
is scraped to remove the outer layers of the husk by varying amounts
(from 0.2% to 2%), purifying it by removing all inorganic impurities
such as fertilizers, weed killers, insecticides, soil, sand and metals,
as well as organic impurities such as bacteria, fungi, mold and
mycotoxins.
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baby food. The removal of weed killers, fertilizers and chemical
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The energy savings are achieved with a series of technologies, including the Leonardo S roller mill with "KERS" device. This technology, for which Omas holds the worldwide patent, uses electrical
regeneration of the kinetic energy created between the milling rolls,
which means a 50% reduction in the roller mill's power use.
Probes and frequency changers (VSD) are applied to the motors
with higher power to make sure that only the energy required for each
stage in the process is actually used. During the winter season, the mill
also will recover the heat produced by the fans present in the plant,
redirecting it throughout the building and therefore optimizing energy

Omas is constructing a new mill for EB Bradshaw & Sons.
Photo courtesy of Omas.
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As far as the new building is concerned, the construction work will
be carried out by the client, following instructions and designs from
Omas, making use of cutting-edge "building economy" technology,
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which means building weight and foundations are reduced by 25%.
The roller mills will be raised above ground, making access easier for
inspection and cleaning underneath the rollers, for added hygiene.
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avoiding the need for excavation or channels that are always a source
of infestation.
The building will be windowless, but it will have an air conditioning
and recirculation system that prevents noise and dust emissions,
providing energy savings and a constant temperature inside the
building, which in turn prevents the formation of condensation and
mold. The work areas are compartmentalized using soundproof walls
and materials, making it possible to operate the plant while remaining
within the limits set by noise safety standards.

Vortex names European sales manager

Eastick
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DARLINGTON, UNITED KINGDOM -
Vortex Global announced the appointment of
Stephen Eastick as European sales manager.
In this role, Eastick will be responsible for the
oversight of sales and rep groups throughout
Europe, doing so through customer site visits
and rep network relations to ensure all necessary
tools are provided.
"We are delighted by Stephen's return to
the Vortex family," said Laurence Millington,

managing director of Vortex Global. "His familiarity with our
company and overall industry experience will make immediate
impact on Vortex's ability to consult with customers and rep groups
in a quickly growing European market. We wish Stephen all the best
in his return, and are excited for what is to come."
Previously, Eastick was a member of the Vortex Global internal
sales team from 2011-15. During that time, he was tasked with
managing Asian markets. Most recently, Eastick was employed as an
external salesperson for Eclipse Magnetics, where he worked with
manufacturing OEMs and end users throughout the U.K.
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