Determining the Feasibility of Your Project
August 10, 2022
Today I would like to discuss the basics of how an extrusion facility works and how to calculate if the facility will be financially feasible. In this scenario,…
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What Reduced Diet Costs and More Digestible Ingredients Mean for a Layer Farm
June 22, 2022
In my previous blog, we discussed the Virginia Tech layer trial comparing layer diets using Insta-Pro ExPress® soymeal and solvent-extracted SBM. It was shown that there were significant…
Financial Benefits of Using ExPress® Soymeal in Layer Diets
June 8, 2022
Recently, a study was completed at Virginia Tech University comparing Insta-Pro ExPress® meal vs. Conventional SBM in layer diets. As expected, the feed conversion ratio was improved when…
Normalcy Is Right Around The Corner
December 1, 2021
Tradeshows have been few and far between in the past year – with most opting to either switch to a fully-remote event or by delaying the event to…
Leasing – A New Method Of Increasing Sales
September 23, 2021
Last year forced many enterprises to adjust their development plans for the future. Livestock companies that successfully completed 2019 planned to expand production in 2020, attract new investments…
Total Cost of Ownership (Oil Press)
May 6, 2021
Previously I discussed the considerations for investing in extrusion equipment and the benefits of looking at the long-term total ownership cost. Now I would like to discuss the…
Consider Total Cost of Ownership When Making Capital Purchases
April 29, 2021
In a previous blog, I urged customers to not lose a dollar by saving a penny. Now I would like explain how to quantify a premium product versus…
Save a Penny, Lose a Dollar
November 19, 2020
Recently, we purchased new windows for our house to replace the original windows that were inefficient and outdated. I requested three window companies to present their proposal for…
Is your operation running as efficiently as possible? These blogs can help you run optimally
September 3, 2020
It takes many resources and the right tools in place to run any business. Extrusion operations are no different. Follow these tips from the following blogs to run…
Get Prepared Now For 2021
July 23, 2020
This year has been an anomaly, to say the least, and some businesses are playing defense just to keep the doors open. The good thing about our industry,…
Conducting business during Coronavirus outbreak
March 26, 2020
Just like most companies out there, Insta-Pro has had to make many adjustments recently due to the threat of the Coronavirus. We have had tradeshows postponed, customers postponing…
4th Quarter Checklist
October 24, 2019
The beginning of October is a crucial time for businesses large and small as they balance meeting current year targets and planning for the year to come. As…
Preheating prior to extrusion
March 14, 2019
Recently, I was in Argentina at an extrusion conference and I was asked for my comments on preheating soybean prior to extrusion. Apparently, there are people buying preheaters…
Full Fat Soy Shelf Life
June 28, 2018
In previous blogs, I have discussed the shelf life of texturized soy protein, along with ExPress® meal and ExPress® soy flour. However, I omitted the shelf life of…
Every Business Needs Customers – Don’t Lose Them!
February 1, 2018
Chances are if you are reading this you either are, or want to become a producer, integrator, machinery provider, services provider, or contractor in the food and feed…
Extrusion Facility For Poverty Alleviation Part II
August 3, 2017
In a previous blog, we discussed implementing an extrusion facility for poverty alleviation. The center mentioned in the blog, Don Bosco Agro-Mechanical Technology Center, is managed by Salesian…
Mid-Year Business Considerations & Planning Ahead
July 27, 2017
We recently crossed the halfway point for 2017. At this time of year, you are reflecting on your strategic plans and getting ready to make more decisions that…
90-day Ex-Im Financing Successes
May 25, 2017
It has been about 9 months since Insta-Pro started offering 90-day terms on parts and equipment orders to our international customers. In that time, several of our customers…
