A few decades ago the world’s largest dairy powder company decided to up their game.

They realised that off line testing of moisture, fat (replacer oil for infant formula) and protein was costly and inefficient. So together with NDC, they came up with a dairy gauge that could measure to reference accuracy and actively control their fluid bed driers.

Over the years these gauges have evolved and improved but remain standard fittings on their fluid beds. They control all their powder so production is kept at the top of the yield and problems are quickly identified and rectified.

They budget for, and get a fast return on investment. They keep telling us that these NDC gauges are “ a licence to print money” such are the improved yields, energy and staff savings.

So now a lot of the world’s largest dairy companies have fitted these gauges and enjoyed the same results.

Now with dairy powder prices running as they are, maybe it is time for dairy producers who don’t actively control their production to up their game and “print some money”. All the hard work has been done and the gauges are guaranteed.

We can even organise a lease to buy where the savings can be more than the costs. Google www.ndc.com or call Simon Ganley of Ganley Engineering Ltd on 09 42 83426. Simon's email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Another in the Simon Ganley series for manufacturers in the food industry