KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Exchange 2023 wrapped up its Feb. 25-28 run in Kansas City, Missouri, US, with visibly bigger attendance and hopes for a record year.
Thousands of grain industry professionals gathered from across the globe to share the latest in equipment, trends and professional development at the Kansas City Convention Center. Many suppliers reported a positive experience and a return to crowds last seen before the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 show. The expo floor featured more than 350 exhibitors.
Check out these photos by World Grain featuring suppliers, equipment and visitors doing business and taking in the sights.
LOWELL, MICHIGAN, US — King Milling Co., Michigan’s largest flour miller, on April 10 celebrated the completion of the latest expansion of its flour milling complex. The $47 million project, which began in 2022 and was completed this winter, involved erecting the mill as well as two slipform concrete wheat storage bins that are attached to it. A full report on the new mill will appear in the May issue of World Grain.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, US — Millers, suppliers and allied industries from across the globe gathered for the 128th International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference & Expo from April 15-19 in Salt Lake City. From the opening reception through the awards banquet, attendees were treated to connections, education, equipment and celebrations of the milling industry.