Sanderson Farms is the third largest integrated poultry producer in the United States. The original Sanderson Farms mill was built in 2009-2010 with room for expansion, knowing the facility would need to be ready for growth in the near future. Several additional upgrades were completed by Todd & Sargent in 2016. 

Features/Specifications

• Two Receiving Systems: Rail and Truck
• Ingredient Storage Bins
  • 19 ingredient bins to mixer - 3,600 tons
  • Four pellet mill surge bins - 320 tons
  • 22 bulk loadout bins - 2,750 tons (dual driveways)
• Whole Grain Storage
  • 525,000 bushel capacity
• Batching
  • 216 TPH capacity
  • One 12-ton mixer
  • One 20 bin micro ingredient system
• Pelleting
  • One pellet line providing 110 TPH
  • Second pelleting system at 85 TPH
  • CPM 9950-14 pellet mill with CPM HDHC7D67.5 horizontal cooler
• 50 TPH Fine Grinding System
• Warehouse Addition
• 400 HP Boiler
• Four Fats Tanks
• Electrical Installation
• Beta Raven Control System Upgrades

Project Notes

Todd & Sargent completed a substantial set of upgrades in 2016, which included a pelleting system that doubled existing production levels and several technology improvements.