Miller Magazine Issue: 139 July 2021

86 ARTICLE MILLER / july 2021 line Colour and Specks Measurement Unit (MYHB), Nelstrops also uses the Online Particle Size Measure- ment system (MYTA). MYTA is Bühler’s online particle-size measurement system for flour and it also delivers accurate data in real time. Nelstrops’ millers are able to monitor grind- ing processes and granulation without having to stop processes for quality checks and machine adjust- ments. Nickson says: “The Online Particle Size Mea- surement system (MYTA) is great as a final safeguard, if there’s a burst in the mill or any product fluctuations, it will alert us and pick it up very quickly.” COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE “Investing in the very best technology enables busi- nesses such as Nelstrops to remain market leaders – it provides competitive advantage,” comments Dar- ren Frost, Head of Sales, Grain Processing & Milling Solutions at Bühler for UK & Ireland. “Many customers have already invested in the lat- est version of the Bühler NIR Analyzer, while others are considering upgrading their MYRA and MYRB. The benefits are certainly worthwhile. Millers with older technology tend to carry out manual analysis, which is far more wasteful and costly, when they could save money by upgrading to the MYRG. When they see the results, it really captures the hearts of flour millers,” he adds. Nelstrops’ Conrad Syers concludes: “We’re de- lighted with the NIR Analyzer, it’s proved to be an- other great investment for our business. We also have a very close relationship with Darren and his Bühler colleagues. There’s a lot trust between us, we’ve worked and moved forward together for more than 30 years. As a business, our main aims are to supply quality product, feed the nation and invest in the future and Bühler helps us to achieve those goals.” 7th generation Kate Syers runs the mill's day-to-day technical and quality assurance operations.