KAHLER AUTOMATION

By Kahler Automation|July 1, 2024

LANDUS >BOONE, IA

WHAT THEY NEEDED

Landus needed a state-of-the-art fertilizer, chemical manufacturing, and repack facility. To be competitive in the future, the company needed to consolidate numerous local operations into one primary facility. The company wanted the ability to produce products that work on Iowa farms and create value for their growers. Landus needed a streamlined facility to service its customers of tomorrow by offering direct ship distribution options to farmers and suppliers across the Midwest. Accomplishing all of these things would require speed, reliability, and efficiencies.

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Three repack stations allow streamlined distribution for load-out to totes.
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System operations are streamlined, reducing wasted movement around the facility
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“When you look at Constellation, what that allows [our customers] to do is use the facilities that are within the closest proximity to their field; it allows them to really use their logistics in the most efficient way that they possibly can.” – Scott Ahrenholtz
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24/7 automated receiving stages valves and synchronizes inventory. Chemicals can be received or dispensed in bulk; indicator lights guide drivers to select the correct connection.
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Mobile workstations feature tablets and monitors for increased productivity. Load Optimizer maximizes its productivity with fewer transport trips.
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Customers can have full control to fill orders 24/7.

WHAT WE DESIGNED

Landus constructed a new three-bay fertilizer and chemical facility in Boone, IA. The system features two access-controlled bays to dispense product simultaneously and be unstaffed 24/7 with a bay to receive product. Localized control design simplifies installation and maintenance, ensuring connectivity throughout. The system is designed to provide operational efficiency to ensure that current and future customers get what they need accurately and quickly. Landus connected all of their locations that use Kahler software with Constellation, giving them complete site visibility for easier overall analysis and business management. Orders are communicated through a single interface, eliminating the need to manage integrations at individual sites. Order interfaces are managed in the cloud, reducing network vulnerability.

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