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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 in Brazil have realized a shift in soybean processing equipment, with older equipment being replaced by newer, higher capacity, more precise, and more practical units.

One of the most noteworthy seed cleaner trends in this industry is the adoption of the Westrup Fine Cleaner. The Fine Cleaners technology is capable of both cleaning and sizing soybeans. This innovative approach has gained traction primarily in Brazil, driven by the unique need to separate soybeans into two distinct fractions.

Using a Fine Cleaner for dual processing requires large machines equipped with multiple screen layers. The approach offers several advantages, including a more compact operation, quicker screen changes, reduced space requirements, and decreased reliance on elevators for material handling. However, a two-fraction separation process limits productivity, unless one component sacrifices capacity or precision significantly.

The industry is adopting a strategy based on counting kernels per bag rather than measuring kilograms per bag. This approach not only enhances the bagging process but also facilitates more efficient reclamation of soybeans.

For those intrigued by the concept and who believe that integrating cleaning and separation into one unit could benefit their operations, Oliver presents an interesting solution. Through collaboration with Westrup, we offer a wide range of combinations and the highest capacity of equipment available on the market.

Let us know your soybean separation goals and capacity requirements, and we’ll provide you with the most suitable seed cleaner options. The power of a single soybean cleaning machine to streamline your seed processing might pleasantly surprise you.

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South American Alliance

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Oliver – Westrup Sign Distribution and Service Agreement for South America.

Anders Thorsted, Managing Director, Westrup A/S Brian Burney, President/CEO, Oliver

Today marks an important continuation of both Oliver and Westrup’s forward thinking growth strategies to serve global markets with the signing of a Distributor and Service Agreement.  The agreement grants Oliver the exclusive distribution of Westrup products in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.  Oliver will be responsible for promotion, sales and service of products sold in the territory. 

South American Agriculture has been important to the economic prosperity of many countries, supplying domestic and export grains, pulses, row crops and forages, for food, fuel and fiber for many decades. 

As an important target to many of the worlds equipment suppliers Oliver began with manufacturing expansion starting as far back as 1958.  Although manufacturing under license was disrupted by distance, politics, and difference in business practice, Oliver continued to export its equipment for decades with primary growth coming from Brazil and Argentina. 

In 2013 Oliver contracted the services of native Brazilian Ian Ely to head up South American Business Development.  At the same time Oliver began to strive to offer superior partnered equipment through promotion of Westrup products.   

Westrup’s full equipment line and manufacturing operations in Slagelse, Denmark paired with Oliver’s equipment offerings and continued investment in providing pre and post sale client support, together, create an offering built to satisfy clients processing needs in the South American market.