On September 18, 2026, attendees of the IAOM Niagara, Southeastern, Wolverine and Ohio Valley Districts' Joint Meeting will have the opportunity to visit Agricultural Commodities' (AgCom) flour mill in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. Supplied by Omas Industries and recently expanded from one milling line to two, the facility offers a practical example of how strategic plant expansion can increase capacity, optimize existing assets and prepare a mill for future growth. 

A MILL WORTH VISITING

Some milling projects attract attention because of their size. Others because of the technologies installed.

The Agricultural Commodities (AgCom) flour mill in New Oxford, Pennsylvania deserves attention for a different reason: it demonstrates how a successful milling operation can evolve through intelligent engineering, careful planning and a long-term partnership approach.

On September 18, 2026, milling professionals attending the IAOM Niagara, Southeastern, Wolverine and Ohio Valley Districts' Joint Meeting in Gettysburg will have the opportunity to visit this modern facility and see firsthand how AgCom expanded its operations from a single Omas milling line into a fully integrated dual-mill configuration. The project is particularly significant because it represents a continuation of a relationship that began in 2018. Following the successful commissioning of the first Omas milling line, AgCom once again selected Omas Industries to support its next phase of growth.

Today, the site operates two independent Omas milling lines, each rated at 150 t/24h, for a combined installed capacity of 300 t/24h.

BUILDING ON A PROVEN PARTNERSHIP

The relationship between AgCom and Omas began in 2018 with the installation of Mill A, originally designed for a production capacity of 160 t/24h. After several years of successful operation, AgCom identified the need to increase production capacity while maintaining the reliability, product quality and operational efficiency already achieved with the existing installation.

Rather than adopting a completely different solution, the company chose to expand an already successful operation, confirming its confidence in Omas technology, engineering capabilities and process expertise.

Developed in cooperation with Omas’ long-standing American partner Bratney, the expansion introduced Mill B, a new soft wheat milling line designed for a capacity of 150 t/24h.

The project transformed the Pennsylvania facility into a highly efficient dual-line operation while preserving and enhancing the strengths of the original plant.

Credit: ©Omas Industries

ENGINEERING AN EXPANSION, NOT JUST A NEW MILL

Installing a second milling line inside an operating facility presents challenges that go far beyond equipment supply. The objective was to integrate the new line within the same building while minimizing civil works, reducing installation costs and limiting modifications to existing infrastructure.

To achieve this, Omas engineers adopted a highly strategic design approach. Mill A was reconfigured from 160 t/24h to 150 t/24h, allowing several pieces of equipment to be recovered and reassigned to the new Mill B, including:

• one roller mill
• one vibro-brush
• two detachers
• one filter
• one high-pressure fan

The challenge was not simply to add a new milling section, but to optimize the entire facility while maximizing the value of existing assets.

This approach significantly reduced the impact on building modifications, installation activities and electrical works, while maintaining process efficiency and ensuring seamless integration between the two milling units.

ONE FACILITY, TWO INDEPENDENT MILLS

One of the most interesting aspects of the project is its overall process architecture. Although Mills A and B operate as independent milling units, both lines share a common finished product collection system.

From an engineering perspective, this required Omas and Bratney to approach the design as a single coordinated production system rather than two separate facilities. The result is a highly flexible plant capable of supporting multiple production requirements while maintaining streamlined logistics and efficient product handling. Additional complexity was introduced through the integration of new weighing systems supplied directly by AgCom. The project therefore became a true collaborative effort involving Omas, Bratney, the customer and multiple suppliers, all working together through continuous technical reviews, engineering meetings and virtual coordination sessions.

DESIGNED FOR HYGIENE, ACCESSIBILITY AND RELIABILITY

From the earliest stages of development, AgCom established demanding requirements regarding sanitation, accessibility and maintenance efficiency. To satisfy these standards, extensive use of stainless steel was incorporated throughout the facility. 

Particular attention was dedicated to:

• hygienic design
• operator accessibility
• ease of cleaning
• simplified maintenance
• long-term reliability

The result is a plant designed not only for productivity, but also for safe operation, reduced maintenance complexity and efficient day-to-day management.

Credit: ©Omas Industries

ADVANCED OMAS TECHNOLOGY AT THE CORE

Visitors participating in the IAOM Niagara, Southeastern, Wolverine and Ohio Valley Districts Joint Meeting will have the opportunity to observe several advanced Omas technologies operating in a real production environment. At the heart of Mill B are Leonardo Roller Mills equipped with Omas Torque Technology and supplied in Pick-Up configuration. Designed to improve grinding efficiency, process stability and energy performance, Leonardo represents one of the key technological elements of the expansion. The pneumatic conveying system is fully controlled through Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), allowing airflow and energy consumption to be continuously adjusted according to production requirements. This provides important advantages in terms of:

• process optimization
• production flexibility
• energy efficiency
• operational control

The facility also incorporates a dedicated make-up air system serving the milling floors, contributing to process stability and overall plant performance. Together, these solutions help AgCom achieve its goals of productivity, quality consistency and operational efficiency.

A REFERENCE PROJECT FOR MODERN MILLING

The AgCom facility demonstrates how a successful milling installation can evolve through strategic investment and intelligent engineering. Rather than simply adding capacity, the project optimized existing resources, integrated advanced technologies and created a coordinated production environment capable of supporting future growth. 

VISIT AGCOM DURING IAOM DISTRICT MEETING 2026

The IAOM Niagara, Southeastern, Wolverine and Ohio Valley Districts' Joint Meeting offers a unique opportunity to visit one of the most interesting and recent flour mill expansion projects in North America.

Participants will be able to see firsthand:

• the integration of the new 150 t/24h milling line
• the transformation from one milling line to two
• a combined installed capacity of 300 t/24h
• Leonardo Roller Mills equipped with Torque Technology
• integrated automation solutions
• hygienic and maintenance-oriented plant design
• engineering strategies developed to optimize expansion costs while maximizing operational performance

For millers, plant managers, engineers and industry professionals, the visit offers valuable insight into how thoughtful plant expansion can combine flexibility, efficiency and long-term competitiveness. Whether upgrading an existing mill or developing a new project, Omas Industries helps milling companies identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize yield and plant performance. Request an initial technical consultation: leave your contact details and our team will contact you shortly clicking here.