Grain precision at scale: North Dakota Mill doubles down on efficiency with Premier Tech
100+
years in operation
10
milling units at the same site
60 500 cwt
daily flour output
Founded in 1922, North Dakota Mill is the largest single-site flour mill in North and South America—and the only state-owned flour mill in the U.S. With ten milling units in Grand Forks, the Mill adds value to over 40 million bushels of wheat every year. To stay ahead in efficiency, consistency, and product presentation, the team turned to Premier Tech for new packing and palletizing automation, keeping North Dakota’s wheat products at the forefront of the industry for bakery, pasta, retail, and food service customers across the continent.

Challenges
- Needed to cut product loss at scale for cost savings
- Required versatile, fast bagging for many flour grades
- Precise bag weight accuracy was critical
- Fast, easy product changeovers required
- Customers expect perfectly stacked, squared pallets
Solutions
- CHRONOS BFL-2120-N Open-mouth bagger
- CHRONOS APH-1140-N Conventional palletizer
Story
North Dakota Mill’s mission is to add value for producers and customers through unmatched wheat processing. Their immense operation must pack thousands of bags per day, each filled and stacked for maximum efficiency and minimal loss. Previously relying on a carousel packer, the team sought a step-change in automation that could deliver both speed and superior accuracy.
Premier Tech delivered with the BFL-2120-N (formerly PTF-2120) open-mouth bagger and APH-1140-N (formerly AP-425) conventional palletizer. Switching products or bag sizes is now fast and simple, crucial for a facility packing over 15 000 bags daily in different flour grades. Premier Tech wowed the team by talking in grams, not ounces, accuracy that matters when every bit counts. Product presentation has never been better: bags are stacked precisely and dust-free, pallets fit rail cars and trucks exactly, and the equipment runs so quietly and smoothly that other parts of the line had to be upgraded to keep up.
Team members have found the systems easy to learn, with much less dust and less cleaning required. Technical support and training were outstanding, with a highly knowledgeable and transparent PT team making the transition seamless. With its consistent 24/7 production, North Dakota Mill is ready to serve more customers and volume than ever before, setting the flour industry standard well into its second century.
“Premier Tech will have a long-term influence on our business—helping us sell more volume, take on more customers, and sustain higher levels of production.”
Alan SundbyAssistant Warehouse Supervisor
“The customer service, training, and startup with Premier Tech were all excellent. It was probably one of the best experiences we've had.”
Christopher LemoineVP of Production Operations
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