Irish and Italian agricultural manufacturing firms KEENAN and Storti recently announced a wide-ranging collaboration. The first in an exciting array of developmental and engineering projects between the two machinery giants was revealed today at Agromek, Northern Europe’s largest agricultural fair. Together, the two companies have built a range of twin- and triple-auger KEENAN vertical feeders. Long synonymous with the paddle feeder, KEENAN sees the introduction of a vertical offering to their range as a major development.
The KEENAN VA2-18 is the first in a series of new KEENAN vertical auger models that is being brought to market featuring twin and triple augers for the more than 18-cubic-meter space.
“KEENAN has always been proponents of the unique quality of the MechFiber mix produced by our paddle diet feeders,” said Matt Higgins, commercial director of KEENAN, speaking at the launch of the KEENAN VA2-18 at Agromek. “However, in Storti we have found the best vertical machine in the market and have successfully enhanced the output from this machine with the addition of our InTouch technology.
“These vertical auger machines do not produce the Holy Grail that is the MechFiber mix; however, the nutritional output they can now produce has been greatly optimised thanks to implementing our unique algorithms for the exact mixing order, speed and rotations,” continued Higgins. “We are confident the KEENAN vertical offering is the best the market has seen, both in terms of build quality and production benefits to the farmer.”
The new vertical models will continue to uphold the KEENAN values of machine reliability as well as low power and maintenance requirements. Engineered to optimise the use of space, the KEENAN VA2 and KEENAN VA3 machines allow materials to be rapidly and efficiently mixed into the overall total mixed ration.
The build quality of the new machines is exceptional, as is to be expected from KEENAN. KEENAN VA2 and KEENAN VA3 machines are mounted on a custom-built chassis. Their robust construction ensures durability and reliability even under the toughest conditions. A host of features comes as standard, including:
· Heavy-duty augers with long-lasting, tungsten-coated blades
· Front (RHS) and rear (LHS) discharge doors with trays for dual feed out
· Two additional blades located at the top of each auger for faster processing of bales
· KEENAN InTouch technology
· Sprint paddles for speed and consistency of feed out
· Two-speed gearbox with mechanical cable adjustment to switch between gearbox speeds
· Hay ring
“The KEENAN name has always been associated with quality of build, functionality and reliability,” said Higgins when commenting on the specifications of the new machines. “We wanted the new machines to reflect these attributes and in doing so have produced a range of vertical feeders of fantastic spec, as is standard.”
To find out more about the new KEENAN VA2 and KEENAN VA3 range of vertical machines optimised with KEENAN’s nutritional know-how, visit www.keenansystem.com.
About Alltech:
Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech improves the health and performance of people, animals and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation, particularly yeast-based technology, nutrigenomics and algae. With nearly 100 manufacturing sites globally, Alltech is the leading producer and processor of yeast and organic trace minerals, and its flagship algae production facility in Kentucky is one of only two of its kind in the world.
The company’s guiding ACE principle seeks to develop solutions that are safe for the Animal, Consumer and the Environment and is actively supported by close to 5,000 team members worldwide.
Alltech is the only privately-held company among the top five animal health companies in the world. This is a source of competitive advantage, which allows Alltech to adapt quickly to emerging customer needs and to stay focused on advanced innovation and long-term objectives. Headquartered just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, USA, Alltech has a strong presence in all regions of the world. For further information, visit www.alltech.com/news.
About KEENAN:
Established in 1978, KEENAN is a respected leader in ethical and profitable farming solutions, focused on maximising feed efficiency. Over the course of nearly four decades in business, KEENAN has earned a particularly strong reputation for manufacturing quality mixer wagons.
KEENAN interprets data for more than 1,000,000 cows from close to 10,000 farms in 25 countries around the world, representing one of the world’s largest field databases on dairy feed efficiency.
KEENAN prides themselves on continuous investment into new technology for the benefit of their customers globally. The company has evolved throughout the years, combining cutting-edge technological developments with breakthrough nutritional expertise.
A keen advocate for environmental sustainability, KEENAN has developed a range of solutions to enable farmers to overcome agricultural production challenges, improve rumen health and feed efficiency. Based in Borris, Co. Carlow, Ireland, KEENAN employs 204 people (169 in Ireland).
For further information, visit www.keenansystem.com.
