Consider Total Cost of Ownership When Making Capital Purchases
April 29, 2021
In a previous blog, I urged customers to not lose a dollar by saving a penny. Now I would like explain how to quantify a premium product versus…
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Save a Penny, Lose a Dollar
November 19, 2020
Recently, we purchased new windows for our house to replace the original windows that were inefficient and outdated. I requested three window companies to present their proposal for…
Is your operation running as efficiently as possible? These blogs can help you run optimally
September 3, 2020
It takes many resources and the right tools in place to run any business. Extrusion operations are no different. Follow these tips from the following blogs to run…
Get Prepared Now For 2021
July 23, 2020
This year has been an anomaly, to say the least, and some businesses are playing defense just to keep the doors open. The good thing about our industry,…
Conducting business during Coronavirus outbreak
March 26, 2020
Just like most companies out there, Insta-Pro has had to make many adjustments recently due to the threat of the Coronavirus. We have had tradeshows postponed, customers postponing…
4th Quarter Checklist
October 24, 2019
The beginning of October is a crucial time for businesses large and small as they balance meeting current year targets and planning for the year to come. As…
Preheating prior to extrusion
March 14, 2019
Recently, I was in Argentina at an extrusion conference and I was asked for my comments on preheating soybean prior to extrusion. Apparently, there are people buying preheaters…
Full Fat Soy Shelf Life
June 28, 2018
In previous blogs, I have discussed the shelf life of texturized soy protein, along with ExPress® meal and ExPress® soy flour. However, I omitted the shelf life of…
Every Business Needs Customers – Don’t Lose Them!
February 1, 2018
Chances are if you are reading this you either are, or want to become a producer, integrator, machinery provider, services provider, or contractor in the food and feed…
Extrusion Facility For Poverty Alleviation Part II
August 3, 2017
In a previous blog, we discussed implementing an extrusion facility for poverty alleviation. The center mentioned in the blog, Don Bosco Agro-Mechanical Technology Center, is managed by Salesian…
Mid-Year Business Considerations & Planning Ahead
July 27, 2017
We recently crossed the halfway point for 2017. At this time of year, you are reflecting on your strategic plans and getting ready to make more decisions that…
90-day Ex-Im Financing Successes
May 25, 2017
It has been about 9 months since Insta-Pro started offering 90-day terms on parts and equipment orders to our international customers. In that time, several of our customers…
Is My TSP Still Good?
March 23, 2017
Recently my wife decided to make black bean chili soup with rice. It was very good, but I thought it could use something more since it was a…
What Capacity Does My Plant Need?
February 2, 2017
I often receive RFQ’s for new extrusion plants. This, aside from a business card or an email, is the first step in the process of acquiring a new…
Adding Value to Available Crops
December 29, 2016
Recently I had the opportunity to tour a cotton extrusion and pressing plant in Texas. I really enjoyed the trip because in Latin America most of our processing…
Opportunity for Growth in Pet Food in Developing Countries
November 17, 2016
Insta-Pro recently participated in Expo FIGAP 2016 in Guadalajara, the most important animal feed and pet food tradeshow in Mexico. Prior to the expo, Dr. Dave Albin presented…
No soy? No problem.
September 8, 2016
During recent travels to feed mills in Latin America, including Ecuador, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, I brought up the topic of soy availability in these countries,…
Importance of Project Feasibility
May 12, 2016
When considering a new business, it is important to conduct a feasibility analysis. This is an assessment of the capital required, staff and facility needs, and most importantly…