
After two years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) returned to an in-person spring Annual Conference & Expo in Richmond, Virginia, US. More than 700 people are in attendance for the event, which is May 2-6.
Millers, suppliers, students and more were happy to mingle in person during the networking reception in the evening May 3, hosted by Bühler.
Attendees are welcomed back to the IAOM Conference & Expo.
Joining IAOM President Randy Garvert, center, for the Expo ribbon cutting was from left, IAOM Treasure Steve Matson, IAOM Vice President Ron Galle, IAOM Immediate Past President David Jansen and IAOM Chief Executive Officer Melinda Farris.
Attendees stream into the Expo after the ribbon cutting, ready to see the latest equipment and services in the industry. Attendance is estimated at about 700 people.
Bühler highlighted its Norit purifier at the Expo, explaining the ins and outs of the equipment during a morning product showcase.
Cimbria had its SEA TRUE optical sorter on display along with other equipment from Bratney Companies.
Merzad Jamshidi, chairman of the IAOM Mideast & Africa region, talked about the changes in consumer behavior following COVID-19 during the educational programs.
Great Western Manufacturing had multiple pieces of equipment at the Expo, including the Gazel sifter, pictured here, and a roller mill from Ugur, which Great Western formed an alliance with last May.
Henry Simon and Satake shared a space at the Expo and shared details of their equipment, including a new optical sorter.
Rasma Zvaners, policy director with the American Bakers Association (ABA), presented the keynote address at the International Milling Education Foundation (IMEF) breakfast, discussing the challenges and opportunities in the baking sector.
Norvell saw a constant stream of traffic in its booth, where it was showcasing its sifter, sieves and agitators.
Ocrim hosted a steady stream of attendees during the Expo.
Sangati Berga and Kice Industries had multiple pieces of equipment on display at the Expo.
These are the top 10 largest flour (wheat, durum, rye) milling companies in the United States according to Sosland Publishing Co.’s 2023 Grain & Milling Annual based on daily total capacity (cwts).
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Exchange 2023 is back in Kansas City, Missouri, US, for its four-day run Feb. 25-28.
Thousands of grain industry professionals are together again from across the globe to share the latest in equipment, trends and professional development at the Kansas City Convention Center.
The expo floor, which features more than 350 exhibitors, opened Feb. 26. Check out these photos by World Grain featuring suppliers, equipment, education, and folks talking shop and sharing a few stories.