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5 Steps to Starting a small-scale Maize Milling Business
The popular and affordable ROFF SP-1 small scale maize milling machine with superior extraction rates gives you increased profitability.
Milling Maize into money in Zambia’s Western Province
Mukumbuta Mukumbuta, a Zambian entrepreneur and owner of Country Millers shares how he’s milling maize into money in Zambia.
Learn more: Roff’s R-70 – Best-In-Class Extraction Rate
We have relaunched the popular Roff SP-1 maize milling machine, ideal for a startup entrepreneur who does not want to compromise on reliability or quality.
How Evans Killy built Buffalo Millers into one of Kenya's finest
The story of Evans Killy, Director of Buffalo Millers Limited in Kenya and the successful partnership with Roff Industries with their R-70 Milling Machine.
Bring the mill to the community with the innovative Posho
Roff's innovative Posho mill is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to start a community milling business.
The Importance of Extraction Rates on the Overall Maize Mill Profitability
Extraction rate and milling gain contribute towards the company's profits. Let us look at the importance of maintaining an acceptable extraction rate.
Types of insecticides and fumigants used in mills
25% of all stored grain, is lost annually to damage caused by insects. We examine different types of insecticides and fumigants maize millers can consider.
How maize kernel hardness affects extraction rates: Part 2
Read part 2 in our series on how maize kernel hardness plays an important role in extraction rates, profitability and product quality.
5 tips for entrepreneurs writing a business plan
In their latest blog, Roff shares 5 tips for entrepreneurs writing a business plan.
Elementary Maize Meal Quality Checks #1: Moisture Content Testing
In the first of the Roff success guide series about elementary product quality checks, Roff explains the moisture content testing process.
Elementary Maize Meal Quality Checks #4: Oil Check
In the last of the Roff success guide series about elementary product quality checks, Roff explains the oil check.
Troubleshooting for the Miller when extraction rates drop
Troubleshooting for the miller when extraction rates drop - we highlight some of the things that a miller must check when the extraction rate drops.
Remaining profitable when the markets are down
Roff gives millers some valuable advice on how to weather a downturn in the market when profits are under pressure.
The influence of grain hardness on maize meal production
There are many factors that play a part in producing a quality product, and one such factor is the influence of grain hardness.
Learn More: Roff’s C-80 – Leading the Conventional Mill
Roff’s C-80 Commercial Mill with a capacity of 5 to 15 tons per hour gives you the competitive advantage to outperform the conventional mill.
Saving you time and money: The R-70's quick installation
From supplying, Roff factory pre-assembly, project management and full turnkey services – the R-70 can be operational within 6 weeks.
Roff adds roller mills to the R-70 Milling plant for better quality
The Roff R-70 mill boasts with the proven MK6D roller mills. This compact plant is designed to be upgradable to produce up to 100 ton per day.
Looking for the advantage in Maize Meal Production?
Roff’s R-70 maize milling machine delivers on above industry average extraction rate with best in class profitability when it comes to production.
Turning Maize into money with the Roff R-70 maize mill
It’s now more important than ever that farmers and producers add value to their existing crop and lines of revenue to turn maize into money.
Opportunities for African entrepreneurs
With a low power usage and a high extraction rate, our Posho Mill performs far above market average, making it the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs.
Explaining the milling process of a compact mill
The Maize Milling Process of Roff’s SP-1 is similar to that of a large mill - ideal for a startup entrepreneur who does not want to compromise on quality.
An introduction to insect infestation
About 25% of all stored grain is lost annually to damage caused by insects. This blog gives an overview of why insect infestation control is important.
The History of Degermination in Maize Milling: Part 2
We continue our overview of the history of degermination in the maize milling industry, particularly the machines that came after the Beall degerminator.
Community Milling: Feeding possiblity
Community milling: feeding possibility explores the concept of community milling and why Roff’s Posho roller mill is the ideal compact machine for the job.
