VDL INSECT SYSTEMS
VDL Insect Systems contributes to making the feed and food sector more sustainable by developing standard smart solutions and systems for the production of insects.
VDL Insect Systems are part of the Foodtech cluster of VDL Group, an international industrial family business with 105 companies and 15,000 employees. VDL Agrotech and VDL Jansen are well-known names in the agricultural sector with worldwide experience and in depth knowledge in the field of livestock farming equipment for the poultry and pig sector. VDL Insect & VDL Group always bundles the strength of the companies to create the best cooperation within the group, this creates strength and a solid background for VDL Insect Systems to accelerate the insect industry.
VDL INSECT SYSTEMS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
In VDL Insect Systems product portfolio, they distinguish standard solutions and customised solutions. Their Standard Smart Solutions are specially developed for breeding of black soldier fly and mealworms and include equipment and solutions for the feed plant, crates, logistic handling and crate cleaning.
VDL Insect Systems focus on smart, modular solutions that contribute to cost reduction and controlled growth. VDL Insect Systems also offer customised solutions. The extensive knowledge of engineering projects of their product development team, makes them a turnkey partner for mechanical engineering for the insect industry.
FOR MEALWORM AND BSF FEEDPLANT
VDL Insect System’s deliver the perfect feeding line. No matter the capacity, type of feed or insect type. Based upon the needs we will design an efficient set-up which ensures you the right capacity, quality, temperature and particle size of the feedstock. With ingredients varying, the feedstock composition and behaviour can change with each recipe. In addition to this, the different live-stages require different feedstock needs, e.g. nursery and rearing. For each requirement VDL will put together the right and flexible solution from feed reception and storage up to grinding and mixing. The VDL Insect System’s solution focuses on speed, temperature control, accurate dosing and hygiene.
BENEFITS OF THE VDL INSECT FEED DEPARTMENT:
- Widely applicable for various feed compositions and capacities
- Designed to your needs
- Liquid feed preparation and dosing
- Dry feed topping preparation and dosing
- Fast dosing at high volumes
- Dosing without spilling
- Accurate dosing
- Dosing on the go
- Ensuring accurate temperature control
- Ensuring particle size
- High cleaning level
CRATE
The VDL Insect System’s crates are specifically designed to meet the needs of insect growth. We have taken into account important product features and incorporated them as core features in the crates. In addition, VDL have also added smart features. This results in perfect insect crates designed and manufactured by VDL.
BENEFITS OF THE VDL INSECT CRATE:
- Robust design and material
- Optimized for automation
- High durability
- Optimized insect growing conditions
- Easily cleanable
- Larger useful growing surface
- Optimized to withstand pests
- Custom color possible
LOGISTICS
VDL offer a standard range of logistical solutions for crate handling that meets the standards of the agricultural and food industries. The system is modular, allowing us to create the right solution for the required layout and allowing the system to grow with your business. VDL can offer small to large logistics solutions. This makes the investment cost-effective at any stage.
For more information about VDL INSECT SYSTEMS, please read pages 13-14 of Beta Buzz #3 – The MUST-HAVE Insect Farming Publication
Alternatively, for more information about VDL INSECT SYSTEMS, please visit the website www.vdlinsectsystems.com
