KONSTANZ, GERMANY -- CESCO completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for a high-capacity bagging line system as part of its project with United Feed Company (UFC) in Saudi Arabia.
The FAT, conducted at CESCO's sub-supplier on Oct. 31, represents a critical milestone in the project, underscoring CESCO's commitment to on-time, quality delivery, the company said.
The FAT validated the system's capacity to process four parallel lines, each capable of handling up to 1,000 bags of 50 kg per hour using UFC's specified bags. Testing included safety checks, sewing speed and cutting tests, ink printer tests, and belt conveying tests, ensuring that all aspects of the equipment meet operational and safety standards.
A second round of testing, with product in place, will be conducted at the project site once installation is complete.
With shipment to Saudi Arabia set for mid-November, CESCO remains on track to deliver the equipment on schedule.
"Achieving this milestone demonstrates our commitment to timely execution and high quality for our partners," said Martino Celeghini, chief executive officer of CESCO. "Our collaboration with UFC supports Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector and food security goals, and we look forward to completing the project as planned."
The bagging line is a crucial component of a larger, state-of-the-art grain storage and handling facility that CESCO is building in partnership with UFC, a leader in Saudi Arabia's food industry since 1985. The facility will support Saudi Arabia's poultry and livestock sectors by providing access to plant-based animal feed, including essential grains like barley.
The facility includes 15 corrugated steel silos with a combined capacity of 205,000 tonnes, along with a 3,800-square-meter flat storage warehouse for soymeal.
The handling system includes two receiving lines for grain, each with a capacity of 400 tph and two lines for soy meal at 125 tph.
In pre-cleaning and weighing, integrated systems remove impurities for precise weighing of materials.
The reclaim and distribution system enables materials to be directed as needed to bulk truck loading, bagging lines or storage.
The facility is designed for future growth with the ability to accommodate an additional 120,000 tonnes in future storage capacity.