AB Agri

Associated British Foods (ABF) is a diversified multinational with ~£17 billion annual turnover and ~132,000 employees. AB Agri is ABF’s agriculture division. AB Agri (China), headquartered in Shanghai, operates 11 production bases, 1 trading company and 4 R&D centers, employs 1,000+ people, and has nearly 1 million tons of annual feed capacity. It entered China in 1996 and continues to expand safe, efficient feed solutions.

In 2017, BellaEx built AB Agri (China)’s Rudong/Nantong steam-flaked corn production line, integrating steam conditioning, tempering, flaking, and drying/cooling to deliver a verified 8.5 t/hr throughput. Core equipment includes Corn Flaking Mill, Conditioner, Horizontal Dryer/Cooler, and Steam Chest. The line supplies consistent raw materials for ruminant feeds and strengthens AB Agri’s supply capability.

• 2017 — Award & build. Project executed at AB Agri (China)’s Rudong/Nantong base; BellaEx delivered an 8.5 t/hr steam-flaked corn line.
• Engineering & build. Process design, equipment manufacturing, installation, and commissioning
• Use & impact. The line provides raw materials for ruminant feed and aligns with ABF quality standards; stable 8.5 t/hr throughput achieved.
• Long-term value. Reliable steam-flaked corn capability now integrated into the ABF family, supporting market growth.

• Process flow & layout for steam-flaked corn; equipment sizing for 8.5 t/hr.
• Supply & integration of Corn Flaking Mill, Conditioner, Horizontal Dryer/Cooler, Steam Chest. BellaEx
• Utilities & controls integration (steam, air, electrics, PLC/HMI)
• On-site installation, commissioning, operator training & SOPs.
• After-sales service and performance optimization to keep output stable at 8.5 t/hr.