Boosting oat potential: how Grain Millers raised efficiency and product quality with Premier Tech
25%
of North America’s oats produced
#1
largest organic oat processor worldwide
35+
years of industry experience
Grain Millers started in Oregon in 1986 and has grown into one of North America’s leading agri-businesses—and the world’s largest organic oat processor. From whole grains to flour, they’re known for their commitment to quality, efficiency, and service. To keep up with growing demand and meet the highest standards of safety and customer satisfaction, Grain Millers partnered with Premier Tech to revolutionize their packaging line, making operations faster, safer, and more flexible than ever before.

Challenges
- Needed higher efficiency and production volumes
- Bulky, low-density oat flakes settle unevenly in bags
- Demanded secure loads for warehouse and elevated storage
- Required outstanding food safety and hygiene
- Sought fast ROI and minimal downtime
Solutions
- CHRONOS OML-1170-N Open-mouth bagger
- CHRONOS RPL-4111-N Robotic palletizer
- CHRONOS LSH-1100 Pallet wrapper
Story
Grain Millers’ steady growth and high customer expectations mean their production lines must be both powerful and adaptable. Oat flakes, naturally bulky and low in density, posed special challenges for bagging and palletizing, as well as demanding the very highest standards in hygiene and load security.
By implementing Premier Tech’s OML-1170-N (formerly PTK-1700) bagger, RPL-4111-N (formerly AR-225) robotic palletizer, and LSH-1100 stretch hooder, the company took a big leap forward. Automation has boosted efficiency and production speed—so much so that the warehouse quickly needed to be enlarged just to handle the output. Downtime has dropped significantly, and operators appreciate how much easier their jobs have become. The improved design makes cleaning simpler, minimizes contamination risk, and ensures even the pickiest customers receive food-safe, perfectly packaged oats every time.
Machine safety features protect team members, while secure, perfectly stacked loads can be easily moved and stored at height throughout the warehouse. With their upgraded Premier Tech line, Grain Millers not only keeps up with demand, but sets a new benchmark for quality and reliability in the oat industry.
“Safety on this equipment is absolutely top notch. The security fencing, the doors, the light curtains keep people from crossing into danger zones.”
Dallas StevensonMaintenance Packaging Operations
“Now, with the new equipment, there's a lot less downtime and it goes way faster.”
Adam RusnakIndustrial Packaging Operator
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