CUMRA & KONYA SUGAR PLANT CONVEYOR LINES PROJECT

Completed Project Reference – KDT Industry

Introduction: Strengthening Food Industry Infrastructure

The Cumra & Konya Sugar Plant Conveyor Lines Project represents a major step in modernizing food industry logistics and processing infrastructure. Conveyor lines play a vital role in sugar factories, enabling the efficient, safe, and hygienic transfer of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished sugar.

KDT Industry supported this important project by delivering structural steel frameworks, conveyor systems, storage silos, hoppers, and auxiliary piping works, ensuring the plants’ durability, efficiency, and compliance with international food industry standards.

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Project Scope and Objectives

The aim of the project was to upgrade and expand sugar processing capacity through state-of-the-art conveyor line systems. KDT Industry’s objectives included:

• Designing and fabricating structural steel frameworks for conveyor galleries and transfer towers.
• Manufacturing conveyor systems engineered for continuous raw material and product handling.
• Delivering hoppers, silos, and chutes for bulk sugar and by-product storage.
• Supplying auxiliary tanks and piping for water, steam, and cleaning systems.
• Constructing walkways, access platforms, and pipe racks for safe operations.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO, EN, and global food processing plant codes.

These contributions positioned the Cumra & Konya sugar plants as regional leaders in modernized sugar production.

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Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Sugar plant conveyor systems demand precision, hygiene, and durability to handle abrasive and sticky materials like sugar beet, pulp, and refined sugar. KDT Industry delivered:

• Heavy-Duty Conveyor Systems: Designed with stainless and coated steels for long-term reliability.
• Storage Silos and Hoppers: Abrasion-resistant and food-grade designs for hygienic handling.
• Structural Steel Fabrication: Reinforced conveyor galleries and support towers.
• Auxiliary Tanks and Piping: Engineered for process water, condensate, and cleaning systems.
• Protective Coatings: Food-safe, corrosion-resistant coatings extending system life.
• Auxiliary Steel Works: Platforms, walkways, and pipe racks for worker safety and efficiency.
• Compliance: Full alignment with international food safety and processing regulations.

These engineering measures guaranteed continuous operations, product hygiene, and long-term efficiency.

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Challenges and Solutions

The Cumra & Konya Sugar Plant project faced several challenges:

1. High-Capacity Requirements – Facilities needed conveyor systems capable of handling large daily throughput.
2. Abrasive and Sticky Materials – Sugar beet, pulp, and refined sugar required wear- and corrosion-resistant materials.
3. Food Safety Standards – Compliance with hygiene regulations was essential.
4. Continuous Operations – Plants designed to operate 24/7 during production seasons.

KDT Industry’s Solutions:

• Applied food-grade stainless steel and protective linings in conveyors and hoppers.
• Installed modular conveyor units for easy maintenance and flexibility.
• Integrated dust suppression and cleaning systems for hygienic operations.
• Delivered prefabricated modular structures to accelerate installation timelines.

These solutions ensured the plants could operate as safe, efficient, and hygienic sugar production facilities.

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Contribution to Food Industry and Economy

The conveyor line upgrades contributed directly to the growth of the Turkish sugar industry. KDT Industry’s involvement supported:

• Efficient Production: Ensuring continuous material flow across production stages.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Guaranteeing compliance with global sugar production standards.
• Export Potential: Strengthening Turkey’s role in global sugar markets.
• Economic Growth: Supporting regional employment and agricultural industries.

This project highlights KDT Industry’s role in modernizing food processing infrastructure.

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Sustainability and Long-Term Value

Sustainability was a core principle of the Cumra & Konya project. KDT Industry ensured:

• Durable Materials: Long-life stainless and coated steels reducing replacement needs.
• Recyclable Steel: Supporting circular economy goals in the food industry.
• Energy Efficiency: Optimized conveyor systems reducing power consumption.
• Environmental Compliance: Meeting EU and global environmental standards.

These contributions guarantee that the sugar plants operate as future-ready and eco-conscious food industry facilities.

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Why KDT Industry Was Chosen

The Cumra & Konya stakeholders selected KDT Industry for its proven expertise in conveyor systems and food industry infrastructure. Key reasons included:

• Proven Food Industry References – Experience in sugar plants, grain silos, and food-processing conveyors.
• Engineering Reliability – Tailored solutions for abrasive and food-grade material handling.
• Commitment to Hygiene and Safety – Compliance with HACCP and international food safety codes.
• Global Reputation – Trusted as a partner in industrial and food sector infrastructure projects.

This collaboration reinforced KDT Industry’s position as a leader in conveyor-based food processing infrastructure.

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Looking Ahead

The Cumra & Konya Sugar Plant Conveyor Lines Project is a prestigious addition to KDT Industry’s portfolio. It demonstrates our ability to deliver innovative, hygienic, and sustainable engineering solutions for the food and agricultural industries worldwide.

As global demand for efficient food processing and logistics systems continues to rise, KDT Industry is ready to provide next-generation conveyor lines and industrial infrastructure for sugar plants and food facilities worldwide.

This project strengthens our reputation as a global leader in food industry conveyor and logistics infrastructure engineering.