How APS Helped Make Custom Livestock Feed More Accessible to Farmers and small scale production
Whether it’s daily nutrients, hormonal supplements, or medication, every animal requires a specific balance to stay healthy. Farmers should have the ability to customize their feed tailored to their animals’ needs so that they can thrive at every stage of growth.
So, when a leading agricultural supplement company needed a better way to produce custom feed, they weren’t just looking for just performance or energy-efficiency—they were looking for accessibility.
Custom feed production isn’t a new idea—but until now, the process has been anything but practical for small-scale operations. Traditional systems were built for high-volume output, requiring massive equipment that could only process feed in bulk. For farmers and small manufacturers, these machines were oversized, expensive, and consumed far too much energy and space.
The result? A centralized, complex system that effectively shut out the very users who needed flexibility most — those creating smaller, specialized blends. What should have been a simple, efficient task became a logistical and financial burden for decentralized facilities and individual producers.
That’s where APS came in.
After connecting at a trade show, this client decided to take a chance with Advanced Powder Solutions (APS) to test a new approach using GEMCO’s tumble blending and drying systems—a scalable solution already known for its flexibility in metal powder processing and nutraceuticals—among other industries.
The goal was clear: see if the same process could be done better, faster, and at a manageable scale for broader use–—including right at the farm level.
The Results Surprised Everyone
The trial not only worked, but it also outperformed the legacy system in many ways. APS produced a product that was cleaner, more uniform, and easier to handle than anything the customer had achieved before.
APS also introduced smarter moisture measurement methods and shared other process improvements which the customer hadn’t considered before—showing them how science-backed, small-scale processing could match or exceed traditional bulk methods.
Why It Matters
This wasn’t just about improving one company’s product. It was about redefining what’s possible for feed production—making it more decentralized, efficient, and accessible.
GEMCO machines are energy-efficient and scalable, making on-site or near-site production practical without the heavy utility demands.
Farmers and smaller producers could gain control of their feed additive process without relying on centralized facilities.
Flexibility: the same unit can blend, plate, and dry—saving time, space, and labor.
What’s Next?
A second trial is underway, with updated settings and a continuous feed approach. Early results are promising—and if they hold, they’ll validate a major step forward in bringing custom feed production closer to farms than ever before. The customer is already looking to secure their own GEMCO vessel to make it happen.
Bottom Line
APS and GEMCO are helping bring advanced feed processing out of massive factories and into the hands of the producers who need it most. Whether you’re a manufacturer, a supplier, or a farmer—we have the technology, skills, and expertise to make your process as smooth as possible.
Want to learn how GEMCO or APS can help modernize your production process—agriculture or otherwise?
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