Júlia Malom

Mill expansion & upgrade, Hungary

Modernization and Throughput Increase with SWISCA Technology

Customer: Júlia Malom Kft., Kunszállás near Kecskemét, Hungary

Project Duration: 2024–2026

SWISCA Scope of Supply: Plant engineering, project management, mechanical and electrical installation supervision, commissioning, process equipment

Initial Situation

Júlia Malom Kft. is one of the largest and most modern grain mills in Hungary. Since its commissioning in 2005, the company has consistently pursued a strategy of technological advancement. With a view to the upcoming generational transition, the mill is being prepared to operate more efficiently, sustainably, and competitively in the long term.

Mills and capacities:

– Mill 1: Soft wheat, 220 t/day

– Mill 2: Durum, 96 t/day

– Mill 3: Soft wheat, 240 t/day

Project Goals

The planned upgrades aim to increase capacity, flexibility, process and product safety, and product quality:

– Increase production of Mill 1 from 220 t to 300 t/day

– Convert Mill 2 into a combined mill for durum and soft wheat with a capacity of 120 t/day (soft wheat)

– Modernize and expand grain cleaning for Mill 1 and 2

– Upgrade rebolt sifting in Mill 3

SWISCA Solution

Phase 1 – Upgrade of the durum mill and grain cleaning

– Installation of four ROMIL roller mills

– Integration of a SIFTO plansifter compartment

– Installation of a DAMPE grain conditioner

– Upgrade of the cleaning section with SWISCA components (filters, screws, etc.)

– Silo equipped with eight FLOBA feeders

Phase 2 – Modernization of rebolt sifter, Mill 3 (completion 2025)

– Replacement of the existing control sifter with SIFTO

Phase 3 – Modernization of the wheat mill (completion 2026)

– Replacement of the existing roller mill floor with ROMIL

– Replacement of the existing plansifter with 7 SIFTO compartments

– Addition of a second DAMPE grain conditioner

– Installation of multiple CERVO weighing and dosing units and finished product scales

– Integration of a DENSI system for continuous moisture measurement

Results

– Over 40 % higher daily output at lower specific energy consumption

– Improved yield and quality through precise dosing and weighing technology

– Enhanced hygiene and yield via state-of-the-art process equipment

– Stable, reproducible processes due to higher automation levels

„SWISCA is the ideal partner for us – innovative, reliable, and solution-oriented. The results of the modernization speak for themselves, and we look forward to the next phases of the project.”

– Ádám Csontos, Technical Director, Júlia Malom Kft.

„Our solutions enable a significant throughput increase with lower specific energy consumption. Together with Júlia Malom Kft., we are setting a benchmark for efficiency and sustainability in flour production.”

– Stefan Schmitz, Head of Technology, SWISCA AG