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CME Case Studies
Discover how CME collaborates with clients across industries to unlock the hidden potential of their residual materials. Through innovative solutions and tailored equipment, we empower businesses to transform waste into valuable resources, driving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Explore our case studies to see how we turn challenges into opportunities, one partnership at a time.
Wood / Biomass Industry
Transforming Waste into Wealth
Challenge:
An Illinois-based Lumber Company faced a significant challenge in managing their waste generated from the sawmill, including sawdust, wood chips, and shavings. Disposing of this waste incurred a cost of $30 per ton, posing a financial burden and environmental concern.
Solution:
With the implementation of wood and biomass pellet solutions from Colorado Mill Equipment, our client transformed their sawdust from a liability into a profitable asset. By utilizing the HMS Hammermill, R150 Pellet Mill, and C4 Cooler, they converted the waste into high-quality wood pellets, adding value to their product line.
Project Details:
To implement the solution, the Lumber Company required an initial investment of $300,000 for the necessary equipment, including the HMS Hammermill, R150 Pellet Mill, and C4 Cooler.
Outcome:
The outcome was transformative for our Illinois-based Lumber Client. They eliminated the $30 per ton disposal cost, sold wood pellets for $300 per ton, and now supply all pellets to a local lumber and hardware store. This shift turned a $30,000 annual waste disposal loss into $200,000 in annual profits.
This success showcases Colorado Mill Equipment’s solutions’ effectiveness in turning waste into wealth and fostering sustainable business practices.
Alfalfa Industry
Unlocking Profit From Unused Resources
Challenge:
Our Texas-based client in the hay industry faced the challenge of excess alfalfa bi-products, limited to selling $180-ton bales of hay. This surplus presented a significant financial constraint, restricting their revenue potential.
Solution:
With the assistance of CME, our client implemented a comprehensive solution to convert surplus alfalfa into lucrative opportunities. A strategic investment of $500,000 was made in essential equipment, including a bale chopper, hammermill, pellet mill, cooler, screener, and bagger.
Project Details:
Total project cost: $500,000. The budget covered the acquisition of essential machinery, ensuring a seamless transition from surplus alfalfa to high-value alfalfa pellets.
Outcome:
By leveraging CME’s innovative solutions, our client successfully transformed surplus alfalfa into premium alfalfa pellets, fetching $600 per ton when bagged. With a processing capacity of 3 tons per hour, they achieved a $300 per ton margin after costs. This strategic investment translated into substantial daily revenue, with an average of $7,500 generated from alfalfa pellet sales.
