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SUPPLIER NEWS
Omas Industries expands into UK,
northern Europe
PADUA, ITALY - Italy-based Omas Industries has expanded
into the UK and northern European markets.
The strategic move comes at a time of remarkable growth,
with the company experiencing a consistent increase in orders
and pursuing an ambitious hiring plan to strengthen its international
presence, Omas said.
The newly formed Omas Northern Europe will be spearheaded
by Peter Marriott, former sales manager EMEA of a
leading global manufacturer of equipment for the rice, wheat,
and corn industry, with over 30 years of industry experience.
" I am very honored that such a remarkable and experienced
milling expert like Peter chose Omas, and I'm sure that he
will contribute to promote our technologies and presence in
the market, providing support to the customers, " said Pietro
Barbalarga, sales director of Omas Industries. " This expansion
decision reflects a bold step in line with the growing
market demand for innovative solutions in the grain milling
sector. Now more than ever, the industry requires efficient and
flexible production through the adoption of automation and
digitalization processes within the facility. This translates into
increased energy efficiency, improved production quality, energy
savings, and waste prevention. Notably, this vision aims
to modernize a traditionally conservative sector, leading to a
smart factory capable of providing technological advances to
customers around the world. "
Marriott said he was impressed with technologies offered
4B Group opens new office in UAE
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 4B Middle East,
a new subsidiary of the 4B Group, opened a new office in
the United Arab Emirates in the Sharjah International Airport
Free Zone.
The subsidiary is under the leadership of Zakaria Rasras,
managing director.
4B has been serving customers in the Middle East for many
years, across many industries ranging from grain handling to
fertilizer and cement. With its local office in the UAE 4B will
be able to be closer to its customers and available to provide
on-site engineering and after-sales support.
" The opening of the 4B Middle East Office brings us closer
to our customers in the region and enables us to better support
them with technological material handling solutions, " Rasras
said. " The Middle East is an area of strategic importance
with great resources and is a region of significant economic
growth. With the Industry 4.0 revolution, decision makers are
increasingly aware of the need to save energy, and increase
productivity through improvements in processing efficiency,
while protecting the environment. They are also conscious
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by Omas, particularly the Flexy Mill, which allows the modification
of different parameters during the grinding process,
adapting the mill to various types of grains and legumes without
compromising performances and product quality.
" Thanks to permanent magnet torque motors, the miller
can increase or decrease the peripheral speed of both grinding
rollers, change the grinding ratio and the rollers' operating
position, adjust the grinding gap, create recipes, and more, "
he said. " I strongly believe Omas' innovative solutions can
bring significant enhancements in the UK and northern
European market. "
The Flexy Mill has been recognized by some of the world's
most renowned producers of flours and industrial machinery,
including Moulins Soufflet, EB Bradshaw & Sons, Panhandle,
Agricultural Commodities and, in Italy, Molino Favero.
Omas is committed to sustainable innovation. Ongoing
research and development not only enhance production efficiency
but also contribute to reducing environmental impact,
showcasing a tangible commitment to a more sustainable future
in the cereal transformation process, the company said.
" Omas continuous innovation and development is focused
to enable customers to produce new products with advanced
milling machinery, " said Gabriele Nicoletti, technical director
at Omas. " More than ever, it is imperative to meet the requirements
of food safety, energy efficiency and traceability during
the production process. "
of the high importance of quality and safety across their
businesses. 4B has positioned itself to help businesses meet
these objectives. "
The 4B Group specializes in the design, manufacture and
supply of components for the bulk material handling industry.
The 4B product range includes elevator buckets, elevator
bolts, elevator belting and belt fasteners, forged chain, level
controls and hazard monitoring sensors and control systems
that reduce the risk of explosions in hazardous areas and minimize
downtime through predictive maintenance.
Carl Braime, group sales director, attributed much of the
company's success to its focus on innovation.
" We are focused on supplying high quality components
and providing innovative engineering solutions and services
to make material handling systems that are smarter and more
efficient, " he said.
" 4B Middle East is 4B's eighth international subsidiary extending
the company's global reach and we are looking forward
to strengthening relations with existing customers and
building new ones throughout the Middle East, " he said.
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