Press Releases

The Definitive Guide to Modular Blending Batching Systems

Modular blending and batching systems are innovative, pre-engineered, and self-contained units designed for flexible integration into food processing lines. Think of them as “plug-and-play” components that can be rapidly deployed, reconfigured, or expanded as needed. The goal of these systems is to provide agility in production, allowing food manufacturers to adapt quickly to market demands and product innovations without extensive, costly overhauls.

In-Depth Guide to Feed Mill Automation Solutions

Feed mill automation transforms traditional animal feed manufacturing by replacing manual processes with integrated control systems that improve precision, efficiency, and safety. Modern automated systems handle everything from ingredient batching and mixing to pelleting and packaging with minimal human intervention.

Mastering the Flow: A Guide to Industrial Process Control

Industrial process control is the use of sensors, controllers, and actuators to automatically monitor and adjust manufacturing processes, keeping them consistent, safe, and efficient without constant human intervention. Discover industrial process control: from PID to DCS, evolution, strategies, and benefits for efficiency and ROI.

The Hidden Cost of Bad Batches: How Industrial Batching Systems Reduce Batch Variability

Bad batches rarely announce themselves loudly. In many bulk material operations, batching errors show up quietly—as reduced yield, inconsistent quality, unplanned downtime, or creeping labor inefficiencies.

Weighing and Batching Solutions for The Food Industry

Beginning with their first successful breakfast cereal, this American company has been producing delicious and nutritious ready-to-eat breakfast products for over 100 years. The company now produces over 20 well-branded breakfast foods and distributes them to hundreds of countries worldwide. Over their long history the company has seen many changes but their goal is still to transform grains and other materials into good for your family foods.

Feed Mill Automation Migration & Upgrade

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces that it provides for migration and upgrade of automation within their batching control. This is important for long term operation of the feed mill within the feed manufacturing industry. A major livestock feed manufacturer has seamlessly maintained state-of-the-art feed mill automation and control of the feed manufacturing processes across several decades.

Bulk Bag Unloading and Weighing System

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its line of bulk bag unloading systems. These customized unloading systems can include bulk bag discharging, material weighing and batch dispensing, along with the controls required for automatic operation. Just such a system has been successfully operating at the site of a leading manufacturer of sugar free and no sugar added baked desserts. The comprehensive bulk bag unloading system for premixed food ingredients incorporates the mechanical structure which houses and supports the bag discharge, material weighing, dispensing (flexible screw conveyor) and control panel components.