GRAINPRO, INC. - Mobile Airtight Grain Storage without Pesticides

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Mobile Airtight Grain Storage without Pesticides

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GrainPro gas-tight granaries prevent grain storage losses caused by insects and mold without pesticides or fumigants. Airtight (hermetic) storage using a PVC membrane and space age zipper seals grains in an insect and fungus free environment. The PVC is durable, food quality and UV-resistant, and is also well-suited to Vacuum-Hermetic storage.

GrainPro storage products are designed to be used at harvest sites and in places without infrastructure. All GrainPro products are designed for mobility and easy installation. They come in the following configurations:

GrainPro GrainSafe™ (0.5 - 1.0 Mton capacity)
GrainPro Cocoon™(5 -300 Mton capacity)
GrainPro V-HF Cocoon™ (5 -28 Mton capacity) for Vacuum-Hermetic Storage
GrainPro Bunker™ (10,000 Mtons capacity)
GrainPro SuperTunnels™ (600-1200 Mton capacity)

*Nominal Capacity is based on wheat; results with other commodities may vary.

Loading a GrainPro Cocoon

Applicable commodities:

Wheat, paddy, maize, rice, sorghum, millet, pulses, legumes, chilies

Seeds - maintain maximum germination rates

CSM (corn soya mix), milk powder, flour

Coffee and cocoa beans

Vacuum-Hermetic Fumigation

Target Users:

Seed industry
Farmers, homestead and commercial
Village cooperatives and cereals banks
Emergency and disaster relief operations
Agro-industry
Producers, shippers, and end-users of high-value commodities, such as coffee, cocoa, nuts, spices, and dried fruits
Food security organizations

Benefits:

10-year PVC life in direct sunlight
Installation in minutes for Cocoons and GrainSafes
Suitable for most climatic conditions
Environmentally friendly - no need for harmful pesticides
Organic storage system
Appropriate technology