Solenis Demonstrates Consistent Delivery of Economic Return to Ethanol Plants

GoalImprove revenue by increasing corn oil yields.

<h6>Improvement Opportunity</h6> <p>During the past few years, the coproduct corn oil has become an important revenue source for many fuel ethanol producers and is now recognized as major contributor to a plant&rsquo;s bottom line. Solenis, the innovation leader in corn oil extraction aids and associated services, was recently invited to help five ethanol plants (ranging from 35 to 110MM GPY of ethanol production) improve their corn oil yields.</p> <h6>Recommended Solution</h6> <p>Based on thorough system audits, Solenis proposed a specific Dimension corn oil extraction aid for each plant and worked with plant personnel to identify the best feed points and to develop a dosing and control strategy to maximize results. Solenis&rsquo; strong R&amp;D commitment delivered the right products, applications experts developed the optimal dosing strategies, and the local field service team customized the program for each site.</p> <h6>Results Achieved</h6> <p>The average improvement in profitability was in most cases significant. The five customers, noted in the charts below, shared their before and after performance data when comparing Solenis&rsquo; corn oil extraction aid program to that of their previous supplier. Net pounds of corn oil produced as well as revenue increased while use in cost held steady or decreased, resulting in an average profit gain of $693,000 at each plant net of DDGS.</p> <p><img style="max-width: 100%; width: auto; height: auto;" src="/link/6e96a815cffb4b68ac99238bfdd84880.aspx" alt="" width="1420" height="400" /></p>