At GTE Technology, we take great pride in building long-term partnerships with leading global manufacturers. Our latest partnership with German-based Volkmann GmbH marks the next step forward, further strengthening our portfolio of advanced conveying solutions for the seed and grain industries.
Commenting on the new partnership, Nick Smith, Managing Director at GTE Technology, said, “Volkmann is a global leader in vacuum conveying across the food processing, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries, where safety, hygiene, and reliability are critical. We’re excited to bring this proven technology to seed and grain processors across Oceania, and we’re already seeing very positive results.”
Vacuum conveying technology is particularly well-suited to the gentle handling of seed. By removing mechanical stress, compaction, and abrasion, these flexible modular systems help protect seed integrity, maintain consistent flow, and preserve overall product quality, all key requirements in today’s modern processing facilities.
Watch to learn more about Volkmann Vacuum Conveying of Seeds:
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Like GTE Technology, Volkmann is a family-owned business with a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainable processing solutions. Volkmann’s vacuum conveyors are recognised worldwide for their hygienic design and compliance with strict industry standards. The versatile system can transport materials ranging from fine powders as small as 0.1 µm to coarse granules, over conveying distances from just a few metres to up to 100 metres. Operating under negative pressure, material is conveyed through a fully enclosed pipeline, delivering dust-free operation with minimal product degradation or separation.
Simon Francis, Senior Sales Engineer at GTE Technology, highlighted the flexibility of Volkmann’s modular construction, saying, “The adaptable layout system allows each conveyor to be precisely configured to suit the application, including brown field site upgrades. With minimal moving parts, fast, easy installation and pneumatic operation, this technology delivers a low-maintenance, energy-efficient solution that is ideally suited to demanding seed and grain processing environments.”
This partnership reinforces GTE Technology’s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class bulk handling and conveying solutions to its clients. By expanding our conveying portfolio to include Volkmann’s vacuum conveying systems, we can offer our clients greater flexibility, improved process efficiency, and access to proven, globally recognised technology.
Together, GTE Technology and Volkmann are helping processors enhance performance, protect product integrity, and improve operational efficiency across the seed, feed, and food sectors.
To discover how vacuum conveying technologies could enhance your seed operation, contact our sales team to arrange a performance test at our Innovation & Training Centre at GTE Technology HQ in Ballarat.