Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire: 10 December 2024 – With a proven track record spanning more than 40 years, Svegma has been successfully delivering effective and dependable grain drying, driving the installation of well over 1,000 Svegma continuous flow driers across the UK. This figure continues to grow as new and returning McArthur BDC customers continue to choose a Svegma as the cornerstone of new or upgraded grain drying and storage systems.
“Crucially, continuous flow grain driers can keep up with modern combine capacity delivering guaranteed drying and cooling independent of weather conditions with a quick turnaround,” said John McArthur, managing director, McArthur BDC.
No two farm businesses are the same, each having their own unique requirements. Three farmers who installed new driers for harvest 2024 explain why they chose Svegma:
“I needed to increase our grain intake capacity which meant an upgrade to my existing grain drying and storage capabilities,” said Martin Bramley, J Bramley & Son, who farms near Leeds. “Not only to handle our own grain but to enable us to expand our contract grain drying and storage business.
“The proven reliability and capacity of the Svegma drier was a key factor in my decision to install one as part of our upgrade. It is imperative that there are no unnecessary hold ups for us, or our customers, during harvest,” explained Bramley. “The capacity of the Svegma was also important as it enables us to dry grain as quickly as it comes off the combines and we keep the corn trailers moving.”
Having met the McArthur BDC team at LAMMA, Bramley was confident that it could deliver an upgraded, competitively priced plant, consisting of the 30tph Svegma drier and Skandia Elevator AB 60tph I-Line handling equipment, all controlled by a PLC based control panel with remote monitoring.
“It is a huge plus to be able to work with one supplier that can handle the design, install and then ongoing servicing and maintenance. McArthur BDC really does provide a one-stop shop,” added Bramley.
Andrew Reed, a long-standing McArthur BDC customer who farms in Berwick upon Tweed, has chosen a 38tph Svegma to sit between his new grain store and an existing store.
“My old plant was reaching end of life. We were beginning to experience reliability issues – which is the last thing you want to be worrying about when harvest gets going,” said Reed, who as well as farming is a member of the English Curling team.
“I needed to increase my drying and storage capabilities and when it came to the choice of drier, I went for a Svegma. I was aware that due to its reliability and efficiency Svegma was held in high esteem, and it has a real following in Northumberland and the Scottish borders,” added Reed.
To automatically and accurately monitor the moisture content (mc) of grain going into storage, Reed has chosen to deploy McArthur BDC’s Moisture Monitoring System (MMS), which seamlessly integrates with the Svegma.
Not only does the MMS monitor the moisture content, it supports the operator when making drier setting decisions including the discharge rate of the Svegma.
As well as the Svegma and MMS, the new plant has been equipped with an Aagaard pre-cleaner and Skandia handling equipment.
Existing McArthur BDC customer, Harry Strawson who farms near Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, is another farmer who needed to increase his grain drying capability and has built a new store which sits alongside two existing stores.
“My choice of a Svegma drier was based on its proven track record of successfully meeting the drying demands of UK farmers. Its build quality and durability were important as the drier is, like the majority of Svegmas, located outside of the new store,” explained Strawson.
“It is a big benefit to work with McArthur BDC who, as well as being widely regarded as grain storage experts, is able to design, supply and install new and upgraded grain plants,” added Strawson. “Working with just one team does simplify any project, and another plus for me is that McArthur BDC’s Flixborough’s operation is very local.
“Liaising closely with the McArthur BDC team meant that I was involved at every stage of the project. The team’s collaborative approach is important as we had to work with the building contractors to ensure everything ran on time and was ready for harvest.”
The upgraded plant includes an Aagaard pre-cleaner, the 40tph Svegma drier integrated with a MMS, and Skandia equipment.
“Continuous flow grain drying systems are a big-ticket investment for any farm business. The output of these driers continues to grow as does farm size and we are seeing an increase in the number of farm businesses that plan to offer drying and storage as a service, alongside serving their own needs,” said McArthur.
“Careful consideration around individual drying and storage requirements must be given during the project development process, to ensure that the final system delivers the benefits and return on investment the farm business needs.”
About McArthur BDC
McArthur BDC specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of post-harvest, combinable crop drying, storage and processing systems for farmers and commercial operators.
For more information visit mcarthurbdc.co.uk or call +44(0)1724 747110.
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