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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 is your first gravity or your tenth, this list provides some critical considerations to ensure your new Oliver separates itself from the competition with an … 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. This remarkable achievement causes a substantial increase in seed processing to support the vast expanses of soybean cultivation. In response to this demand, the seed industry trends … 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 seed processing, when a plant manager reviews the efficiency report of their processing line, one figure often stands out like a blazing red warning signal—the … 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 an all-time high and finding employees continues to be an industry challenge. I find myself grateful for the employees I am surrounded by. I have … 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 Brazil. Ian’s position involved everything except packaging. During his time, he became wildly knowledgeable on how to clean & process seed over various types of … 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 we have made it possible to now control your machine like never before with the maxi-cap platinum retrofit. Want the adjustment of the equipment done … 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 were working on process improvement using the computer, roundtable style interactions, and props.  When we have challenges I like to ensure that the issue is … 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 we have updated the boot material for our equipment to an industrial and durable style fabric called Cordura. Cordura fabrics are known for their durability … 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 were not achieving this machine’s full capability. With the help of Oliver’s Service Manager, Dave Means, we took this opportunity to optimize the overall machine … 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 going to approach 2019. First off, we welcome to the team Johnny Ortiz, Brian Butler, Brandon Madewell, and Patrick Gonzales. Ortiz is our Inventory Control … 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 September 28th! Contact Dave Means for more information and scheduling at 515-391-0445

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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 month the meeting had a couple of special guests: Bart Taylor, owner of Company Week, a Colorado publisher with a focus on business and company … 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 La Junta, Colorado. The staffers serve on Co. Congressman Ken Buck’s staff; Chief of Staff Ritika Robertson; Area Representative Erika Chavez; and Senior Legislative Assistant … 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 supplier. Since that time, we have evaluated multiple suppliers with the same and varying hardening processes. We are happy to reveal that our production of … 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 network for hemp and hemp seed growers and producers that spans the state of Colorado. Oliver provided the meeting space and is in talks to … 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 was due to arrive at 9 PM, but did not arrive until nearly 1:15 AM the next day. However, I have learned that we are … 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 Marketing Assistant. In this role, she has juggled marketing and executive administrative assistant responsibilities. Over the last year, she has taken on many responsibilities including … 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; he can describe the mechanical components of any given Oliver machine inside and out. When approached with a processing challenge, if a viable solution is … 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 to Team Oliver, and not just because we’re a business that services the agriculture sector. We are a business that was bred by the agriculture sector! … 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 equipment we produced and prepared for shipment in January for our customers across the globe. We produced a record incoming order volume in January, 2018.  … 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 Meeting. Oliver Manufacturing will host the meeting on February 24, 2018, at 1 p.m.

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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 your next batch is contaminant-free. While it’s a simple process, we understand that our user interface can be confusing for newcomers. So, we’ve put together … 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 that the industry standard of tomorrow is being forged in our factory. Another reward is the honor of working in facilitation of the agriculture industry. … 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 to decide who would cough up the cash.

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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 Colorado, and serves to educate locals and motivate them to explore careers in manufacturing.

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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 meet with Engineering and explore the possibilities of upgrading their equipment.

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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 seeds can be applied to non-agricultural materials as well. In fact, the gravity separator was initially designed for processing minerals and was a staple of … 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 deck, or some unmaintained fan bearings, can drag a Maxi-Cap 3600’s hourly processing capacity from 500 bushels per hour to zero. As naturally as water weathers … 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 flashes of light burn from behind protective curtains as workers weld metal together; and the occasional rumblings of one machine or another echo on the … Continue reading Revisiting 87 Years’ Worth of Innovation

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