MILLING
More Capacity. Less Disruption.
Milling facilities are tightly connected systems. A change in one area can affect production elsewhere in the mill, so even focused improvements require careful planning to ensure proper output in terms of rate, yield or quality. Keen Project Solutions brings engineering and construction expertise together to help clients make updates while limiting disruption to ongoing operations.
Considering the Whole Mill
Increasing capacity requires more than replacing a single piece of equipment. Milling, sifting, conveying, processing, utilities and other systems like climate control depend on one another, so modifications need to account for what happens upstream and downstream. We look at proposed changes in the context of the larger operation so one improvement doesn’t create a problem somewhere else.
“The planning, preparedness and execution of the team has been phenomenal. … The quality of work, the speed at which it is done, attention to detail and the positive attitudes of the crews are certainly notable.”
— Jared Hardy, Grain Craft Corn Milling
Details Matter
Mills have technical requirements that influence everything from material selection to how equipment is installed, especially when food ingredients are involved. Product separation and allergen controls may shape the design. Surfaces and components also need to support hygienic design for effective cleaning without introducing contamination or food safety risks.
Dust collection is another important part of mill performance. Collection points, airflow and equipment interfaces need to work with the surrounding systems while addressing combustible-dust hazards and employee exposure. Our team brings deep dust collection experience to milling and other agricultural processing environments.
Improve Without Losing Momentum
Mills have production requirements to meet, even when facilities need to expand or change. We plan for those demands. That can mean phasing the work so some portions can be completed while production continues. Any work that requires downtime is coordinated carefully around the facility. Our proven experience with complex mill remodels sets us apart.
Milling Facility Capabilities
- Complete EPC facility delivery
- Capacity expansions and process upgrades
- Equipment replacement and integration
- Active-facility modifications
- Planned shutdown and tie-in work
- Food-ingredient facility design
- Dust collection and control
Planning an expansion, equipment update or process improvement? Let’s discuss your milling project.