Modernization of seed- cleaning and drying plant at Poly-Fruct Ltd

Project facts

Project promoter:
POLY-FRUCT Kft.
Project Number:
HU09-0009
Target groups
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Status:
Completed
Initial project cost:
€647,410
Final project cost:
€647,410
From Norway Grants:
€ 385,209
The project is carried out in:
Bács-Kiskun

Description

There are varied forms of environmental pollution such as the dust and noise pollution of seed cleaners and dryers. The work quality of old-constructed dryer machines does not meet the requirements of the environmental standards of the 21st century. Renewal a rusty old machine is not a good idea, the best solution to supply a brand new designed economic machine generation with low contaminant pollution. These are the reasons why the promoter repalce the existing old technology to a brand new seed cleaner and dryer technology. The project represents a complex and effective solution. The goals of the project are the followings: the current activity should become more environmentally-friendly, which means less air pollution, less waste production and lower electricity- and gas usage. Through some technological innovation the next goal of the project is to make the waste recyclable. The new plant with the expected life span of 25-30 years, and the active and constantly rising demand for the service provides the keys of the long-term sustainability of the project. These two elements can guarantee the return of the investment and ensures the activity becoming profitable. This way the PolyFruct can set an example to the similar companies, as a committed devotee of sustainable development.

Summary of project results

In this project the Poly Fruct LLC. changed its 30 years old ancient-constructed seed dryer machine, and build a new one instead of it, which is more economic, and match to requirements of the environmental standards of the 21st century, thanks to the fiberglass insulating, and air recuperating technology. More environmentally-friendly: it means less air pollution, waste production, electricity and gas usage. In the experiences of the first year of the project maintenance the indicators are as follows: • decline of carbon-dioxide pollution 47% • dust, and vegetable waste (cod) matter destocking 89% • gas consumption and wattage economy 76%

Summary of bilateral results