IAOM 127th Conference & Expo
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, US — The International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Annual Conference & Expo gathers milling and allied trade professionals from around the world for three days of education, networking and fellowship.
Educational and technical programs presented at the conference assist millers in improving yields, productivity, customer satisfaction and safety. The programs are presented by seasoned professionals in the field who have experienced the issues affecting millers first-hand.
The annual conference also includes the world’s largest expo for milling professionals, typically featuring over 100 companies displaying milling and processing equipment and related services.
IAOM 2023 Welcome
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Alapros Reception
The 127th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo kicked off Tuesday night In Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, with the Alapros Reception. Taking advantage of the networking opportunity were, from left, Heinz Baecker of Codema; Jim Doyle of King Milling; Rene Steiner of Bühler and Larry Yarger of Codema.
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IMEF Breakfast
Close to 500 people participated in the IMEF breakfast on Wednesday morning at the 127th IAOM Annual Conference & Expo.
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Keynote speaker Meredith Nelson
Meredith Nelson, senior director, field sales and ingredients, General Mills, gave the keynote address on empathy, ally ship and belonging during the IMEF breakfast.
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IAOM 2023 Ribbon-cutting
From left, Melinda Farris, chief executive officer; Randy Garvert, immediate past President, Ron Galle, president; Steve Matson, incoming president; and Fran Churchill, treasurer.
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Ardent Mills Port Red Wing
Tyler Adair, head miller at Ardent Mills’ Port Redwing flour mill in Florida, outlines details of the plant’s construction during the IAOM Conference & Expo. The mill, located in Gibsonton, Florida, began operations in the spring of 2022.
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IAOM Expo floor
The expo attracted hundreds of visitors to check out the latest in milling equipment and services.
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Bühler
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Great Western Manufacturing
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Henry Simon
The partnership of Alapala and Satake highlighted its new advanced sensor technology available on its Henry Simon line of equipment.
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IAOM Women in Milling
Women in Milling take a moment for a group picture at the start of the conference.
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IAOM on the Expo floor
The expo floor crowd continues to grow during the first day.
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Mühlenchemie
Detlev Roesler, regional business development director with Mühlenchemie. Roesler said he was glad to be able to visit in person with IAOM attendees as pandemic restrictions have subsided.
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Ocrim
Ocrim highlighted its recently introduced modular concept that allows customers to optimize mill productivity during the expo.
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