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World market leader Adifo develops and services a unique range of feed industry-specific software tools for least-cost feed formulation, quality data management, ration calculation, cloud services and ERP. 600 customers in over 60 countries apply Adifo’s software to optimize their resources, to achieve optimal animal performance, to be more efficient and to be more profitable. Continuous input from users, more than 40 years of experience and state-of-the-art technology guarantee innovative products that make a difference.Want to market your products faster, at lower raw material costs, while respecting your customers’ requirements? Check out www.adifo.com and learn all about BESTMIX® and MILAS®. The smartest way to beat the competition.

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Boost your business with specialized software tools

The ERP solution for the nutrition industryDesigned and implemented by sector specialistsPowered by Microsoft Dynamics AX

Pro�t-driven feed formulationSmart lab data managementBalanced ration calculationFormulation as a Service

Check out Adifo’s latest

innovations at

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Adifo SoftwareAdifo Software has been an

active member of the feed

industry for over 40 years,

supporting feed and petfood

producers and traders in their business-critical processes. Through

the BESTMIX® suite Adifo software covers the core processes: Feed

formulation, Quality Control and ration calculation. This software can be

seamlessly integrated with Adifo’s in-house developed ERP modules

– MILAS® AX – to ensure core processes are perfectly aligned with

logistical and financial processes (such as stock control, purchase,

contract handling, invoicing, etc.)

Data and analytics improve decision making

Over the past 15 years, the feed industry has collected a lot of data

- more data than they’ve been able to use. With recent updates

to BESTMIX formulation software this data is utilised to help feed

manufacturers make smarter decisions and stay competitive. Feed

manufacturers can now import and share data and use it to compare

the costs of feed ingredients or to search for the best ingredients to

improve animal performance.

The data is stored in one central database, thus limiting the

World market leader Adifo develops and services a unique range of feed industry-specific software tools for least-cost feed formulation, quality data management, ration calculation, cloud services and ERP. 600 customers in over 60 countries apply Adifo’s software to optimize their resources, to achieve optimal animal performance, to be more efficient and to be more profitable. Continuous input from users, more than 40 years of experience and state-of-the-art technology guarantee innovative products that make a difference.Want to market your products faster, at lower raw material costs, while respecting your customers’ requirements? Check out www.adifo.com and learn all about BESTMIX® and MILAS®. The smartest way to beat the competition.

www.feedformulation.com

Boost your business with specialized software tools

The ERP solution for the nutrition industryDesigned and implemented by sector specialistsPowered by Microsoft Dynamics AX

Pro�t-driven feed formulationSmart lab data managementBalanced ration calculationFormulation as a Service

Check out Adifo’s latest

innovations at

www.adifo.com

number of times data is put in. Errors are minimized. Because the

database is easily accessible, users, whether they are nutritionists or

product purchasers, are able to reference it on a daily basis to improve

management and make smart business decisions.

Cloud technology enhances local, global collaboration

A growing demand by the industry is the ability to share information

quickly and easily throughout a company and with customers. Cloud

technology makes this possible.

“A lot of our customers want to have portals for better customer

service,” says Adifo presales consultant Lynn Verstrepen. “This allows

requested information, like a lab sample, to be handed in through a

portal versus sending an email or manually writing the results.”

The software takes into account the large amount of consolidation

in the feed industry over the past decades. Feed manufactures can

import and share data and analytics in different languages, and

compare prices in a variety of currencies. This improves purchasing

options for the feed mill, and provides the customer with the best

service available.

Adifo Software, Industrielaan 11b, 9990 Maldegem, Belgium

Phone: +32 50 303 211

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.adifo.com

COMPUTINGFormulation, Process Control, Office/Mill Management

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Datastor Systems LimitedImperium PCS gives you the Power to Command & Control

Our expertise was initially focused on providing weighing, blending, batch

and press control systems to Animal Feed, Premix, and Flour Industries,

which is to this day, the largest market sector of our business.

Ever since 1978 our capabilities have strengthened and

broadened, to encompass general Process control, Supervisory

control, Management Information, Energy Monitoring/Reporting and

Moisture Control.

Our latest Imperium PCS utilises the Microsoft SQL database

environment thus all Process data is available to allow Downtime, OEE

and KPI reporting along with an Audit Trail which surpasses the needs

of the national guidelines for Feed Mills. Configurable menus give you,

the customer, the power at your fingertips to control what your Mill staff

can view, modify, create, delete.

We have built a strong reputation

for software innovation, high quality

system design and services; resulting

in strengthening our offering to clients

beyond control, with Business System

solutions such as our own MOM layer

or through our strategic partnership

with iRely.

M.E.S Manufacturing Execution System

E.R.P Enterprise Resource Planning

M.O.M Manufacturing Operations Management and

i21 Finite Production planning with live progress of batching &

Pelleting.

Or the complete dedicated Agri Business solution from sales

orders placement to invoicing including raw material purchasing risk

management and monitoring and much more.

Please call us or visit our new website at www.datastorsystems.com

Datastor Systems Limited,

Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 2HT

Tel +44 (0) 1260 277025 Fax +44 (0) 1260 270334

Email: [email protected]

CORE Technology

Cultura

Predicting Customer Demand, is that really possible?

With increasing pressure on both production and transport demands

in addition to the rising level of customer service expectations, Cultura

The need for a niche reliable software solution in the Grain, Mill and

Animal Feed Industry has never been more important. This was

identified by CORE Technologies through their flagship product

COREMill. Last year saw CORE acquired by Cultura Technologies,

who are a multinational software powerhouse. This has strengthened

the global position and hands on expertise of CORE in the Dairy, Retail,

Grain and Mill Sectors.

COREMill is a complete suite of business applications which

may have the solution you need to help improve business efficiency

and differentiate you from the competition.

The proactive approach

Why wait for the customer to contact you?

For some a simple diary appointment is sufficient, but for others

having the means to calculate an expected next order requirement can

help focus the effort, rather than simply making another routine call.

Improve efficiency and enhance customer service levels

Cultura software and business solutions offer both features, from simple

recurring diary appointment and call reminders, to analysis of past

and current orders, providing an average daily or weekly consumption

calculation to forecast and schedule next order dates. This streamlined

process therefore helps to identify potential future order requirements

and highlights any possible overdue orders providing an opportunity

to call to action.

A wide range of functions enable both office based or remote users

to effectively manage their own allocated customer accounts by looking

at specific forecast date ranges, product types, locations etc. A fully

interactive screen allows the user to work through a list of potential calls,

placing new orders directly if required, or expanding into the full customer

account management application, if the conversation with the customer

expands into other areas. The same interface offers the ability to send

text messages or emails to the customer, capture notes on conversations

and set personal reminders, or call back dates and times.

Office based or out in the field, Cultura solutions have it covered

24/7.

Cultura offer a range of agribusiness solutions, and provides the sales

person with real-time customer data together with options to capture

notes and place orders.

To find out more about the solutions and the benefits it could offer to

your business, please contact the team on +44 (0) 1257 231011,

email us at [email protected]

or visit our website at www.culturatech.com

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Our Feed Mill Management Softwareoversees the Management of

Feed Sales Order ProcessingMobile & Online SalesGrain Intake

Load Planning , DespatchComplete Mill AccountingInventory Management

Market Leaders in Specialist Grain,Mill and Animal Feed Software

Our Specialists Can Provide You With Advice onHow Our Software Can Solve Your Software Problems

Call CORE Now To Set Up a FREE Consultation+353 (0) 25 41400 or email [email protected]

can be accessed with standard web browsers and can be used to

automate business processes and provide business intelligence. The

COREMill solution utilises Oracle’s full technology stack, including

database application server and developer tools and is built on an open

architecture, which can replace third party and legacy applications that

exist in a customer’s environment.

CORE’s solution involves applications that combine business

functionality with innovative technologies such as self-service and

mobile applications. Their software has enabled their clients to

lower the cost of their business operations. CORE have done this by

providing COREMill to both customers and employees with self-service

internet access to transaction and critical business information. Their

Self-service and mobile applications automate a variety of business

functions such as customer service and support. CORE Technology has

established a market leading position in the development of agri specific

apps. Each one developed and designed to maximise productivity and

facilitate mobile working.

CORE is the market leader in specialist agritech software

which is built on 30 plus years of customer knowledge and industry

experience.

CORE Technology has established a market leading position in the

development of agri specific apps. Each one developed and designed

to maximise productivity and facilitate mobile working.

From extensive industry experience and working in partnership

with customers CORE have developed an app for mill, grain and agri

trading sales reps to take sales orders. The key feature with their Sales

Order App is that it allows your sales reps to work offline. This ability

to process sales orders offline allows the organisations sales team to

work more proficiently and efficiently.

Rural Ireland has a significant broadband and mobile connectivity

problem, however COREs solution is convenient and effective to the

agri trade sales person. CORE’s statistics show that their current client

base are experiencing up to 40% of orders coming from offline mobile

sales orders.

The app itself is user friendly and is quickly configured for each

sales rep. The rep themselves will then have their own unique ID and

a set of data. The main CORE system backs up the app ensuring quick

response times from the app, it will then hold the order and automatically

send it to the office once network coverage is regained.

CORE recognise the need for security of data. It has been

designed to work solely with Windows and Apple phones as they are

deemed to be the most secure. It has been put through a high level of

testing to pass security requirements for the Windows/iPhone stores

in all elements of data management and ease of use.

Contact Core on +353 (0)25 41 400 or e-mail [email protected]

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DSL Systems LtdDSL System’s AutoPilot4Feed –

The complete process control,

planning and information system

for feed and grain mills

AutoPi lo t4Feed i s the mos t

advanced and comprehensive feed

and grain control system in the world.

AutoPilot4Feed is fully configurable

and has modules for controlling all areas of a feed and grain plant

including weighbridge, intake, blending, pellet pressing, extruder,

out-loading, packing and warehouse. It may be used to control one

area of a plant initially and then extended as circumstances permit.

AutoPilot4Feed has many features built in to help optimise the process

and allow unmanned operation where possible. It also has advanced

optional modules as follows: -

Plan4Feed – Visual production and truck scheduling system

MRP4Feed – Material requirements planning and prediction system

with contract management

OEE4Feed – Web based mill uti l isation and performance

monitoring

Trace4Feed – Full lot traceability from raw material delivery to finished

product to farm

Preweigh4Feed – Supervised off line weighing of hand tip ingredients

with barcode tracking for dispensaries

Assets4Feed – Mill maintenance scheduling and monitoring

system

Warehouse Stock Tracking – Bar-code stock tracking system for

warehouses utilising tablets mounted on fork lift trucks and intelligent

wireless network

All data is stored in an open Microsoft SQL Server database for up

to 7 years and integration is possible with many types of commercial

systems. The intuitive user interface is designed for use on touch

screens and works well on tablets.

AutoPilot4Feed runs on standard Windows PCs or Windows

Server/Client architecture for larger systems. Hardware redundancy

is built-in to minimise down time and provide maximum reliability.

DSL Systems provides 24 hours / 7-day support for all its systems

worldwide.

AutoPilot4Feed can connect to many new and old Input / Output

(PLC) systems, which allows your existing process control system to

be upgraded with minimum disruption and very cost effectively.

For further information or to arrange a demonstration, please contact:

Matthew Swallow, DSL Systems Ltd, Adbolton Hall, Adbolton Lane,

West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AS, England.

Tel: + 44 (0)115 981 3700, Fax: + 44 (0)115 981 3702,

Email: [email protected], Web: www.dsl-systems.com

Format SolutionsYour proven technology partner – A wider portfolio

In October 2016, the new combined business of Format International

and Feed Management Systems launched its new brand Format

Solutions. The new company has a combined industry experience of

more than 50 years and continues its heritage of bringing innovative

solutions to the animal feed, aquaculture, petfood and human food

manufacturers.

Format continues to maintain its track record of innovation

in Formulation techniques and tools associated with the recipe

management function. However, Format has also extended the portfolio

of products offered to its customers. Whereas Format International’s

focus was solely on formulation technology, new products in the field

of Operations and Operations Modelling are now also available. This

widened portfolio offers the opportunity to leverage the power of

software to drive efficiency in an industry that is having to produce

more from fewer manufacturing resources whilst under pressure

from increasing legislation and regulatory scrutiny. Format brings its

experience in these industries to help its customers obtain the most

value from the software investment.

This is shown through Format Solutions’ continued investment in

bringing a unique, state-of-the-art technology platform for formulation,

operations and farm management to its customers – helping to grow

their business

Users will be able to connect with Format Solutions during the

forthcoming FVG Select 2017 event in Cologne on 13th and 14th June,

2017. Come along to see the latest developments and the wider product

range now offered by Format Solutions.

Tel: +44 1483 726081

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: formatsolutions.com

Contact us to discuss our full range of products.

Tel +44 1483 726081 Email [email protected]

bringing integrated feed and food software

solutions to help you grow your business

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• Formulation

• Operations

• Compliance and Audit

• Nutrition Technology

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Contact us to discuss our full range of products.

Tel +44 1483 726081 Email [email protected]

bringing integrated feed and food software

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Your proven technology partner

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• Operations

• Compliance and Audit

• Nutrition Technology

Mill efficiencies

through innovation

A d v a n c e d c o n t r o l s y s t e m s f o r F e e d a n d G r a i n p l a n t s

DSL Systems Ltd, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AS, England.T: +44 (0) 115 981 3700 I E: [email protected]

DSL Systems has been automating feed mills since 1979 and is now recognised as the UK market leader. Over the years, the solutions have become increasingly comprehensive and sophisticated to improve mill efficiency. DSL’s latest AutoPilot4Feed system can control all areas of a mill and may also include production planning, lot traceability, maintenance, driver self-service, warehouse tracking and mill performance (OEE) options.

Please contact us to arrange a demonstration and find out how we can improve your mill.

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For efficient innovation at your fingertips go towww.dsl-systems.com

Promtek LimitedWho are Promtek?

Promtek Limited specialise in systems engineering, providing end-to-

end turnkey solutions for agriculture such as storage, grain treatment,

blends, compound feed and additives.

What do Promtek offer the agricultural market?

Our modular recipe-controlled platforms can handle any size mill with

any combination of bulk intakes, pre-grinding, blending, post-grinding,

pelleting and delivery operations.

Promtek systems capture data and integrate with business systems

to make all aspects of mill operation secure, accountable, traceable

and auditable. Customers enjoy 24/7 remote support, remote updates

to software and programmable logic controller (PLC) panels and

emergency call-out services all year round.

Why is Promtek technology different?

Unlike many other industrial software houses, we offer a variety of

solutions to suit our customers. Our latest Promtek Kestrel7 technology

uses industrial hard real-time multicore technology to deliver accurate

weighing and fast, reliable process control, with Microsoft Windows

Server providing maintenance, support and real-time data exporting.

Our operator interfaces offer customisable vector graphics, real-time

trending, plant information and dynamic reporting. For smaller mills such

as blends sheds and single pelleting lines we offer our cost-effective

StoraWeigh range of products, complemented by the StoraWeigh App

Suite for batch reporting and auditing, production reporting, OEE and

preventative maintenance.

Why should I consider Promtek?

Every agricultural and milling business is different. To meet industry

standards, enjoy long-term business continuity or upgrade your

manufacturing capabilities, Promtek’s industry experts can offer

decades of experience and can help you to develop and maintain

the best solution for your specific

business.

Contact Charles Williams,

Managing Director

[email protected]

+44 (0)1782 375622

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Formulation Software Update

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Management Systems and underscores the organisation’s commitment as a proved technology partner providing integrated feed and food software solutions.

helping them to grow their business.”

A new brand

Format Solutions.

Ongoing investment – New products and services

Format International had a long-standing reputation as an innovative leader in formulation

ongoing investment in the Indigo™ formulation platform.

Nutrition and Feed Operations Management, bringing

Focus on Operations software

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