Miller Magazine Issue: 126 June 2020

24 NEWS MILLER / JUNE 2020 the most important factors in our success, as we now produce high quality breakfast cereals expressed in a range of 20 different products. We are able to serve the most demanding con- sumers with specific lines: healthy products, sugar free, with vitamins, wholegrains and also developed “super oat”, specifically formulated to reduce cholesterol,” explains Boguslaw Obst, founder of OBST S.A.. The GEA Pavan extrusion machines, like the TT Twin-screw extruder series makes this happen. The technology ensures high efficiency and pro- duct quality, enabling to production of a wide ran- ge of final products thanks to the perfect combi- nation of time, temperature and mechanical input in the cooking phase. GEA Pavan R&D Team supports introduction of new recipes The development of such a variety of products was also possible thanks to collaboration between the R&D departments of GEA Pavan and OBST. OBST’s R&D department is constantly working on introdu- cing new innovative products by analyzing the latest developments, technical solutions and innovations in the field of production technology. GEA Pavan’s research and development (R&D) activities are per- formed by a team of 30 people including process technicians, analysts and mechanics. Their research is conducted in a 2000 sqm facility located in Italy. The facility is equipped with three pilot plants and four flexible production lines. A complete laboratory is equipped with instruments for chemical, chemical physical, rheological and nutritional / organoleptic analysis of food. By testing new formulation at their Center in Italy, the R&D team supported OBST in developing recipes for new products. “This, added to a very interesting balance between costs and quality offered, made us very loyal to GEA Pavan, resulting in us continuing to develop new products and increasing our production capacity,” remarks Boguslaw Obst. “More than 20 ye- ars have passed since I decided to cooperate with GEA Pavan. I can confirm that this was the right decision,” Obst concludes.