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What is a Fluidized Bed Dryer? A Gentle Giant for Efficient Drying

  Fluidized bed dryers gently dry products by suspending them in a bed of warm air. This method is ideal for delicate products like seeds and food additives. Fluidized bed … Continue reading What is a Fluidized Bed Dryer? A Gentle Giant for Efficient Drying

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10 things to consider when buying from a gravity separator manufacturer

If you’re in the market for a new gravity separator, here are the top 10 things to consider when buying from a gravity separator manufacturer. It doesn’t matter if this … Continue reading 10 things to consider when buying from a gravity separator manufacturer

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New seed industry trends in Brazil.

Clean and size soybeans with one machine. It comes to no surprise that Brazil stands as a global powerhouse in soybean production, currently holding the number one spot in the … Continue reading New seed industry trends in Brazil.

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Debunking the myth of gravity separator waste.

You’re not alone when you question gravity separator waste. Is it discarding an excessive amount of quality product? Could it really be throwing away quality seed? In the realm of … Continue reading Debunking the myth of gravity separator waste.

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An attitude of Gratitude

Letter of appreciation from President/CEO Brian Burney  A consultant we align with recently reminded me of the power of appreciation and communication.  In a time where our production is at … Continue reading An attitude of Gratitude

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Our Role in South America

Oliver Presents Ian Ely How Ian Ely became an employee at Oliver Manufacturing is quite an interesting journey.  It all started with a previous employer who was largely involved in the popcorn industry in … Continue reading Our Role in South America

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Maxi-Cap Platinum Retrofit

August 5, 2020 Dear Customers, Maxi-Cap Platinum Retrofit Introduction: We understand the need for your equipment to adapt and keep up with the demands of your production. Which is why … Continue reading Maxi-Cap Platinum Retrofit

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The story behind “THE BOX”

By: Brian Burney You never know when or where a good idea will be hiding.  Around a month ago we were sitting in a meeting to review production orders.  We … Continue reading The story behind “THE BOX”

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Core To Creating Power Teams Is The 3-C Strategy

Sometimes taking on a life of their own, teams can be very dynamic and be a driving force in helping companies meet new goals and deliver real-world solutions to the challenges and complexities before us.

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New Boot Material Released: Cordura Material

Oliver Manufacturing Co. is always working to continue to lead the industry in processing solutions for our customers through our constant research and development. We are excited to announce that … Continue reading New Boot Material Released: Cordura Material

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Maximizing our Customers’ Gravity Separation

We recently had an opportunity to visit with a customer in Ohio to improve their gravity separation performance. We learned in our visit that on their Oliver gravity table they … Continue reading Maximizing our Customers’ Gravity Separation

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The Oliver Team is Growing!

We have exciting hires to announce in addition to some other changes to the Oliver team. It’s been a busy year, and with some precision planning we’ve pinpointed how we’re … Continue reading The Oliver Team is Growing!

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September Training Special is now LIVE!

Training Special is now live! Thinking ahead? Get your Training scheduled for the end of the year during the month of September and receive 5% off the training! Offer ends … Continue reading September Training Special is now LIVE!

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August SECO MFG Partnership Meeting

The Southeast Colorado Manufacturing Partnership (SECO MFG Partnership) hosted its latest meeting on August 6.  In addition to the usual agenda items such as grant preparation and member updates, this … Continue reading August SECO MFG Partnership Meeting

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Congressional Staffers Visit Oliver Manufacturing, CEO Brian Burney Talks Tariffs

Congressman Buck’s Staffers Visit Oliver Manufacturing Three congressional staffers visited Oliver Manufacturing on Thursday, August 2, to tour the facility and learn more about the company and its presence in … Continue reading Congressional Staffers Visit Oliver Manufacturing, CEO Brian Burney Talks Tariffs

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Oliver Secures Improved Size Right Cylinder Lead Times

Announcement: In May, we announced the less than stellar news that our lead times for the production of Size Right cylinders would be negatively impacted by the loss of our hardening … Continue reading Oliver Secures Improved Size Right Cylinder Lead Times

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Oliver Hosts Second CHPC Meeting

Oliver Manufacturing hosted its second CHPC (Colorado Hemp Processing Cooperative) meeting on Thursday, 19. The cooperative discussed strategic outreach to spread awareness of its efforts to form a grassroots support … Continue reading Oliver Hosts Second CHPC Meeting

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Pardue Groundbreaking: A Personal Reflection by Joe Pentlicki

My trip started out with many delays flying into Great Falls, MT. I was traveling at the behest of Pardue Grain, whom invited me to attend its groundbreaking ceremony. I … Continue reading Pardue Groundbreaking: A Personal Reflection by Joe Pentlicki

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Devon Ingo Promoted to Marketing Manager

Announcing a New Marketing Manager Devon Ingo has been promoted to Marketing Manager! Devon Ingo originally started with Oliver in May 2016.  Devon was originally hired as the Executive Administrative … Continue reading Devon Ingo Promoted to Marketing Manager

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Oliver Service Special for the Month of May

Our Service Special is now Live and you don’t want to miss this! Contact Dave Means (515-391-0445) today to learn more about the discounts being offered this month!

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Profile: Troy Jackson, Regional Territory Manager

Troy Jackson is Oliver’s regional territory manager. He’s responsible for regional sales and customer relationships in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Jackson has a pervasive knowledge of Oliver equipment; … Continue reading Profile: Troy Jackson, Regional Territory Manager

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What Does Agriculture Mean to You? – A National Ag Day Introspective

How Agriculture Has Shaped Our Lives   March 20 marks National Ag Day, an American holiday created to celebrate the merits of agriculture and farming. This holiday means a lot … Continue reading What Does Agriculture Mean to You? – A National Ag Day Introspective

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Here’s to a Great Start to 2018!

Starting 2018 with a Bang We wanted to thank our customers,  agents and dealers for a great start to the calendar year. The above picture represents a portion of the … Continue reading Here’s to a Great Start to 2018!

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7th Graders Tour Oliver Manufacturing on Educational Field Trip

7th graders across Southeast Colorado traveled to La Junta the week of January 22 to tour Oliver Manufacturing’s 210,000 sq ft facility.

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Oliver Manufacturing to Host the Colorado Hemp Processing Cooperative

The Colorado Hemp Processing Cooperative (CHPC) is a new organization designed to support the emerging industry. It’s issuing an open call for  interested parties to attend a Co-Founder Shareholder Invitation … Continue reading Oliver Manufacturing to Host the Colorado Hemp Processing Cooperative

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Cleanout Your Gravity Table with This Simple Guide

The cleanout process is an important feature of your Oliver Automated Gravity table. It allows you to make sure your equipment is free of any straggling product and ensures that … Continue reading Cleanout Your Gravity Table with This Simple Guide

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Customer Feedback Helps Us Help You

Being a part of the Oliver Team is rewarding for a multitude of reasons. For one, we work on the front lines of seed processing technologies. It’s exciting to know … Continue reading Customer Feedback Helps Us Help You

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Cornhole: the Ultimate Team Building Exercise

Tuesday, July 25, contestants met to begin the company-wide cornhole tournament. Vice President Dr. Joe Pentlicki offered up the grand prize of $100 after he and President Brian Burney played … Continue reading Cornhole: the Ultimate Team Building Exercise

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Manufacturing Partnership Discusses Drug Education and the Workforce

On July 11, members of the Southeast Colorado Manufacturing Partnership gathered at Oliver Manufacturing Company for their latest monthly meeting. The partnership includes prominent manufacturers and community members in Southeast … Continue reading Manufacturing Partnership Discusses Drug Education and the Workforce

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Is the Latest Tech too Intimidating? Oliver’s Engineering Dept. can Help

It was all hands on deck for Oliver Manufacturing’s engineering department as three representatives of Crop Production Services (CPS) visited company headquarters. They drove for about six hours from Levelland, Texas to … Continue reading Is the Latest Tech too Intimidating? Oliver’s Engineering Dept. can Help

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Oliver Equipment in Metal Reclamation

Oliver Manufacturing’s focus lies first and foremost on serving the agricultural industry. Oliver equipment processes a variety of seeds, grains and similar products. But the same sorting process used for … Continue reading Oliver Equipment in Metal Reclamation

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Routine Maintenance Saves Time and Money

There’s nothing that can bring a good, productive work day to a grinding halt like an unexpected malfunction with one’s processing equipment. Even a small hole in one’s wire mesh … Continue reading Routine Maintenance Saves Time and Money

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Revisiting 87 Years’ Worth of Innovation

Oliver Manufacturing’s industrial warehouse has all one might imagine of a factory situated in the midst of Colorado’s rural plains. The fine smell of dust hangs in the air; hot … Continue reading Revisiting 87 Years’ Worth of Innovation

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