F EMAS 2 0 1 9 S TANDARD


PUBLISHED AIC Services has published an updated FEMAS standard for the assurance scheme for producers and suppliers of feed ingredients. The publication is a result of extensive


review by the FEMAS Review Group in consultation with the certification body, FEMAS participants and auditors. The new version of the FEMAS Standard will be applicable from May 1st


TO R E FURB OR NOT TO


REFURB….. Managers at a Somerset feed mill were faced with the costly task of either demolishing and replacing four large Crittal designed mineral silos or a not so costly refurbishment. They chose the latter and Game Engineering was on hand with the expertise and ideas to make it happen. A change of product meant that the four


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scheme participants will be required to implement it from that date. There will be no transition period for the new standard. However, any participant with an audit booked on May 1st


will have two months to


prepare, and up to 60 days to rectify any non- conformances. Simon Williams, Technical Manager for


AIC Services, said: “FEMAS is one of the critical assurance schemes delivered by AIC Services which provide assurance right across the supply chain and ultimately link into the Red Tractor scheme providing assurance to retailers and the consumer. We are committed to a process of reviewing and improving these schemes to ensure that they continue to be fit for purpose and deliver the highest possible standards across the industry.”


ADISSEO AND KEMIN ANNOUNCE JOINT DECISION TO NOT RENEW EXISTING RUMINANT


DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Adisseo and Kemin have announced the decision to not renew their distribution agreement involving the Smartamine® MetaSmart®


, and Microvit® A Supra Ruminant


products in EMEA, beyond its current term – which ends on 31st of December 2019. Until that date, Kemin remains the exclusive distributor of Adisseo products Smartamine® MetaSmart®


, and Microvit® A Supra 1000 Ruminant for the EAME region.


Above: Wooden tops of two of the four bins with the new filters, blowpipe, diverter valves for routing and the electrical installation all part of GAME Engineering project supply


Crittal silos, which had been installed many years ago, were now totally unsuitable. While the decision to refurbish the existing silos had considerable financial advantages, for the Game Engineering team, it was not the easiest of tasks. Before the refurbishment part of the


project could start redundant items such as conveyers with slides and ducting, a small dust filter and three vertical vacuum pipes had to be removed. Once this was completed, the inside of each silo was thoroughly cleaned to remove any corrosion or past product trace. The most important part of the project


could then start. Each silo had to be completely relined – two with 3mm mild steel plate and two with 3mm stainless steel plate. In order


for this to be done safely, a ring beam was constructed and floored with wooden planks to provide a work platform that could be raised or lowered as required. The lining plates could then be riveted to the inside of each silo starting at the bottom and working upwards. With the silo plating completed, new


square-to-round hoppers were fitted to the bottoms of each silo along with four new 200mm diameter screw conveyors which link to a central 300mm screw conveyor. This central screw conveyor deposits ingredients into a weigh hopper which is mounted on load cells. The final part of the project was the installation of a new pneumatic intake system which allows the silos to be filled by road tankers. For more information please contact Adam Conroy at Game Engineering on 01522 868021 or


email aconroy@gameengineering.com


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