Ethiopia new 240ton maize milling plant
Client: A leading agro-industrial group in Ethiopia
Location:Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Capacity: 240 Tons of Maize per 24 Hours
Scope: Complete Turnkey Project – Design, Supply, Installation, & Commissioning
The Challenge: Scaling Up for National Demand
Our client, a major player in Ethiopia's food industry, faced a critical challenge: to significantly expand domestic flour production capacity to meet rising consumer demand and support national food security goals. They needed a partner capable of delivering a large-scale, high-efficiency, and fully automated milling solution that could process local maize varieties to produce premium-quality grits and flour for the market.
The Hongdefa Solution: A Flagship 240T/24H Turnkey Plant
We delivered a state-of-the-art industrial milling complex, engineered from the ground up for reliability and performance in the Ethiopian context.
Core Project Highlights:
End-to-End Automation: From intake silo to packed flour, the plant features our advanced PLC-based control system with touch-screen interfaces, ensuring consistent quality and minimal manual intervention.
Optimized for Local Maize: The milling process was specifically tuned for Ethiopian maize characteristics, maximizing extraction rate and flour quality.
Energy-Efficient Design: Incorporating high-efficiency motors and an intelligent pneumatic system, the plant is designed to reduce operational costs.
Robust Construction & Safety: Built with industrial-grade materials, the plant embodies our "Safety in Production" principle, ensuring durable and safe long-term operation.
Comprehensive Support: Our service included foundation design guidance, on-site installation supervision, extensive staff training, and a long-term warranty.
The Result: A Model for Modern Milling in East Africa
The successful commissioning of this 240T plant marks a milestone:
Capacity Achievement: The client now operates one of the largest and most modern maize milling facilities in Ethiopia.
Quality Output: The plant consistently produces grits and flour that meets high standards for local and commercial baking.
Economic Impact: It has created skilled jobs, increased local procurement, and strengthened Ethiopia's grain value chain.
“Partnering with Hongdefa on this landmark project was a decisive step for us. Their technical expertise in handling large-scale projects and their commitment to after-sales support have been invaluable. This plant is a cornerstone of our growth strategy.”
– Project Director, Client Company
About Hongdefa Machinery
As a leading manufacturer of complete grain milling solutions, Hongdefa is committed to empowering the agricultural sector worldwide. From 10T to 500T plants, we deliver reliable, high-performance machinery backed by over 40 years of global experience. Let us build your success story.
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