Archive for February 24th, 2015

WEST PERTH, AUSTRALIA — The CBH Group said on Feb. 24 that it has entered into a supply contract with Perth, Australia, clean energy company EMC to engineer, procure and construct three large solar power generators at their grain handling and workshop facilities at Bibra Lake, Geraldton and Forrestfield.

The total investment exceeds A$1 million and is likely the largest single non-grant or subsidy supported investment in distributed solar generation business sites in Western Australia.

“We are delighted to have been awarded ...

PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Driven by an increase in demand from customers throughout the region for animal feed products, Cargill said on Feb. 23 that it has completed a $12.5 million expansion of its premix facility in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

The expansion includes new equipment, technology and resources to increase the plant’s efficiency and improve product quality. Cargill said this investment demonstrates its commitment to an animal production market in sub-Saharan Africa that is experiencing significant growth.

The facility produces poultry, ruminant, ...