Analytical solutions for the feed industry

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Analytical solutions from FOSS.
Designed to cover a wide range
of feed and petfood ingredients

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 Leading the way in analysis for
the feed and forage industry
Throughout the feed value chain our customers rely on the accuracy of the information provided by FOSS
analytical solutions. With rapid and reliable measurements of crucial parameters, at-line and in-line, our
instruments and software allow you to leverage real-time production data and take action that saves costly
rework and wastage of valuable resources.

FOSS NIR solutions include instrumentation, calibrations, calibration development software, instrument
network software as well as instrumentation for wet chemistry reference methods. All solutions are sup-
ported by our global organisation.

Feed production

The more expensive the ingredients, the more important it becomes to control them. FOSS solutions are
used throughout the world to provide real-time data for feed production optimisation. This leads to cost
reductions and ensures consistent feed quality. The solutions are supported by the international premix
and additives companies providing calibrations and other services to the compound feed industry.

Feed ingredient manufacturing

Foss solutions cover a wide range of feed ingredient applications including meat and bone meal, fish
meal, soybean meal, DDGS and many others. Feed ingredient manufacturing can be optimised through
at-line or in-line measurement for continuous process control. For instance, protein and moisture
optimisation, reducing variability and producing closer to target will lead to considerable cost savings
and a fast return on investment.

Pet food production

Optimal use of raw materials and a tight control throughout production can lead to considerable
cost savings. FOSS solutions are designed to be placed at-line, close to production, or in-line, making
it possible to tightly control valuable parameters such as moisture, protein and fat. Our full range of
pet food analysis solutions cover both dry and wet food production from measurement of incoming
raw materials to the final product.

Feed and forage laboratory

The ISO 12099 standard opens up new possibilities for feed and forage testing laboratories to provide
certified analysis services based on near infrared (NIR). From a single installation to management of a
network of instruments, FOSS ensures success with any NIR application.

FOSS global feed and forage calibration models covering

all of the above business areas, typically include:
Fat, Protein, Moisture, Ash, Starch and Crude Fiber. Access to relevant reference analysis makes it possible
to develop additional calibrations for parameters such as Amino Acids, NDF, ADF, Colour and more.

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 Optimise quality control
and see the savings
Our versatile range of analytical solutions are designed to give you
fast access to accurate data throughout the production cycle from
intake of raw material to process control and end product specifica-
tion. With this information, you can supply the high quality products
your customers expect and make the best possible use of your valu-
able resources.

Did you know

A feed mill producing 70,000 ton
per annum can save more than
20,000 in reduced rework through
tighter production control.

Did you know

Savings of at least 2 per ton of
soya meal can be made by matching
protein targets more closely.

1. At intake ingredient control 2. At the mixer process control

Control up front for production planning Spot dosing problems

Segregate raw materials optimally Ensure production meets requirements
Reject out of spec materials Reduce raw material cost by optimising
Ensure fair payment to suppliers dosing of most expensive raw materials

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 5. Laboratory analysis

Improve safety and convenience with

automated chemical analysis
ISO and AOAC supported reference methods
Remote configuration and monitoring through
NIR network software
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Did you know

More consistent feed quality leads to
more satisfied customers, better ani-
mal performance and considerable 5
savings in less recalls and warranty
claims. Surveys have shown annual
savings of 35,000 or more. Did you know
NIR can replace expensive and time
consuming wet chemistry in the
laboratory.

3. After the cooler quality control 4. At out-loading delivery control

Adjust moisture or fat addition closer to target values Monitor quality of finished feed and
Ensure composition meets final product specs processes
Create powerful QM documentation for end users Spot potential loading problems
Ensure correct labelling and product
specifications

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NIR accuracy you can rely on
FOSS offers a range of NIR solutions to meet the individual needs of our customers. Regardless of the NIR solution
you choose, you can be sure that it is carefully calibrated to ensure the highest level of accuracy. All NIR solutions are
designed for ease of use and can withstand even the toughest production environments.

NIRS DS2500/NIRS DS2500 F feed analysers

These highly versatile feed analysers are the best choice for optimal performance
and full flexibility in sample product type and parameters. They use highly accurate
optical NIR technology to give best-in-class performance across a broad wavelength
range of 400 to 2500 nm or 850-2500 nm. Regardless of whether you are testing
moisture, fat and protein or more demanding parameters such as amino acids,
ash or fibers, the NIRS DS2500 and DS2500 F delivers precision results in under a
minute. With these high performing instruments on your team, you can be sure
that you are getting the highest level of quality control at all stages of production.

The NIRS DS2500 and NIRS 2500 F can be pre-calibrated with global data for the
most common feed types and ingredients and is also 100% backwards compat-
ible with FOSS NIRSystem II solutions, InfraXact and XDS instruments. Its
compatibility makes it easy to leverage existing data and is the straightforward
migration path without any loss of performance.

NIRS DA1650

This easy to install and operate solution gives instant improvements to product
quality and production processes. Simple, versatile, portable and fully connected,
this solution brings the power of everyday NIR analyses to everybody. It can be
pre-calibrated with FOSS global Feed & Forage models for Protein, Fat, Moisture,
Fibre, Starch and Ash.

ProFoss for feed

The ProFoss Feed solution offers continuous measurements of main animal feed
parameters, such as Moisture, Protein and Fat, directly in the feed processing line
using high resolution technology.

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Pioneers of NIR in the feed industry
The top feed companies in Asia, Europe and America choose FOSS
With an installed base of more than 3000 units, FOSS NIRS instruments have set the standard
for NIR technology in the Feed and Forage industry since the 1980s.
Pioneering the use of NIR networking software since 1987 with modem connection
Introduced internet networking software (RINA) to the feed industry in 2004
Introduced industry leading networking software (MOSAIC), enabling global feed suppliers to increase
and improve their NIR services towards their feed customers
Today, more than 2500 NIR units connected via networking
The Worlds largest group of industrial chemometricians
First to introduce Artificial Neural Network (ANN) calibration modeling and inventor of LOCAL
calibration techniques

STATE OF THE ART FEED GLOBAL CALIBRATIONS

FOSS has developed truly global calibrations using data collected from different
corners of the world. A special implementation of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)
enables the creation of large calibration models covering a wide measurement range
of multiple feed types and raw materials from different geographical origins. The
calibrations are regularly updated with new data to include variability from new
harvests, new raw materials and new geographical origins.

ANN TECHNOLOGY
ANN is the ideal technology for generating robust NIR calibrations and is particularly
suitable for complex applications such as feed, pet food and forage. ANN features
include:
Improved accuracy of up to 10-15% compared to PLS calibrations
Fewer calibrations needed to cover a wide range of feed and raw materials
Increased robustness and less work in adjusting and updating calibrations
Calibrations can be used from day one with only minor adjustments
Easier transferability between instruments

FACTORY STANDARDISED INSTRUMENTS

The latest FOSS NIR technology ensures the seamless transfer of calibrations, thereby
reducing development costs to a minimum. Instruments are matched with great
DirectSync
precision through basic hardware standardisations. This removes the need for time
consuming standardisation processes involving biological samples.

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 The simplest and safest way to
manage your feed NIR
Mosaic is a network system based on a central network database. Any operations such as calibra-
tion updates are recorded centrally so that they can be used again and again. For instance, it is a
great way of getting a number of instruments to all work the same, each one giving exactly the
same results across the board.

The central database also helps to make data freely available. For instance, if you are a manager
in the USA and need to look into the performance of an instrument in Brazil, you do not need to
think about an operator being at the other end of the line to pull out results and send them. You
can just log on to your Mosaic client and go to the instrument concerned to get a record of all the
test results. You can see all the samples, make reports, export the results and so on.

Another important aspect of the Mosaic central database is to do with data safety. With Mosaic,
customers are put on the central database so if something happens locally, the data is still available
by synchronising with the Mosaic database.

Some of the many other features and functions include report templates, reporting, and remote
software upgrades and trouble-shooting.

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 Expert user

NIR

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NIR

NIR

NIR

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MOSAIC
Monitor instrument performance remotely Immediate access to new updates
Multiple user access and calibrations

Access all data from all NIR units in real Online technical support and
time at once maintenance by FOSS NIR experts

Centralised instrument configuration Backups

setup

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Patented techniques for accurate, safe
and reliable laboratory testing
In the field of wet chemistry, FOSS provides solutions designed to simplify routine laboratory analysis. Our radically
improved Kjeldahl, Soxhlet, Weende and van Soest wet chemistry reference methods meet the most exacting stand-
ards and dramatically reduce laboratory time and costs.

Fibertec Systems

Fibertec systems are a range of fibre determination instruments with different levels of
automation, that meet recognised methods and standards for crude fibre, ADF, NDF and
ADL determinations. FibertecTM 8000 is a fully-automated solution for unattended deter-
mination of crude and detergent fibre, ensuring maximum safety in the laboratory and
lowest operator time. The FibertecTM portfolio includes: FibertecTM 8000 and 1023 plus
FibertecTM FT 121 and FT 122.

Kjeltec System

The KjeltecTM 8000 series consists of three models: 8100, 8200, and 8400, for simple and
safe distillations with different levels of automation. The Kjeltec 8400, in combination with
8420 or 8460 sampler and Tecator AutoLift digestors, provides the ultimate in automated
Kjeldahl analysis. Approved by AOAC and ISO. The KjeltecTM portfolio includes: KjeltecTM
8100, 8200, 8400, 8420 and 8460 plus the KT 200 Kjeltec.

Soxtec Systems

FOSS SoxtecTM systems offer fast and safe fat analysis with varying levels of automation.
The Soxtec 8000 range, consisting of an extraction unit, a hydrolysis unit, and a single filter
that is common to both units, allows you to perform acid hydrolysis and Soxhlet analysis
in one integrated action. The SoxtecTM portfolio includes: SoxtecTM 8000 plus ST 255, ST
243 and ST 245 SoxtecTM.

Digestion Systems

Digestion systems, with integrated programmable controllers, provide economi-

cal and efficient digestion of crude protein for Kjeldahl analysis. A number of units
can be combined to match individual needs, from units capable of handling just a
few samples a day up to fully automated systems for high sample throughput. The
Digestion portfolio includes: Digestor 2508, 2520 and 2540 plus DT 208 and DT 220
Digestor.

Sample preparation

FOSS provides tailored sample grinders for all types of samples analysed in the feed produc-
tion chain, such as raw material, forage samples and finished pelleted feed. The Sample
Mill portfolio includes: HammertecTM, CM 290 CemotecTM, CT 293 CyclotecTM, HM 294
and HM 297 Homogenisers and KN 295 KnifetecTM.

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Automated analysis can play an important role in ful-
filling our goals. Of course, we demand that the auto-
mated solution must be comparable to the traditional
method.
Mr Takahito Nakasato, Japan Food Research Laboratories

Chemical analysis meeting

worldwide standards
FOSS works closely with recognised official and regulatory bodies such as ISO and AOAC to ensure
that our systems closely follow official methods and regulations. This means you can benefit from:

Results that are valid on a worldwide basis

Reduction in time spent validating the application
Accurate results on a wide range of samples with robust methods
Ability to use the collaborative study data for your measurement uncertainty values

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Secure your investment with a FossCare
Support Agreement
Let FOSS take care of you for a maximum return on your analytical investment. Get a four year warranty as part of the
new FossCare Premium Preventive Maintenance Agreement or two years as part of any other FossCare agreement. In
addition to the peace of mind afforded by the warranty period, the continual preventive maintenance pays off by
keeping your analytical instruments working perfectly every day, year after year.

Why preventive maintenance?

As with any analytical solution, it is essential that your FOSS instrument receives regular maintenance to ensure op-
timal performance and extended lifetime. Avoiding expensive downtime is a matter of following factory standards
and preventively replacing parts before they wear out. In turn, this helps ensure reliable and consistent results at the
highest level.

Preventive and predictive maintenance combined with global support from 300 dedicated service, application, soft-
ware and calibration specialists keeps your instrument running perfectly all year round.

Benefits of a FossCareTM Support Agreement:

Extended Warranty (two or four years depending on the chosen agreement)
Regular maintenance; the instrument is diagnosed, cleaned, adjusted, tested,
fine tuned and recalibrated
YEAR Minimal downtime
YEAR from replacing components before they are worn out
WARRANTY WARRANTY
Consistent, accurate and reliable results you can always trust
with all FossCare Premium with FossCare Basic & Standard
Preventive Maintenance
Agreements Preventative maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Agreements visits when it suits you (your business)
24/7 phone support - no need to worry about closing hours or PO
Low, fixed service budget prevents unexpected expenses
Discounts on additional services, spares, training, reagents, consumables and
software upgrades

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Join forces
with an NIR powerhouse
Today, 9 out of 10 of the worlds leading feed producers are already using FOSS NIR instruments. Supported by the
best team of engineers and chemometric experts in the world we make sure that cutting-edge technology and state
of the art calibration tools go hand in hand. At the same time our worldwide team of application specialists ensures
that maintenance and support is always at your fingertips.

Built to last
FOSS NIR instruments are based on decades of accumulated expertise from the industry standard System II NIRS5000
analyser which has an installed base of more than 3000 units worldwide.

FOSS is the world leader in analytical innovation with an ever-expanding portfolio of software tools, calibration
updates, added parameters and sample types. Partnering with us, will keep your investment up to date and secured
for the future.

Calibration
Factory standardisation of the NIRS
DS2500 F is a great advantage when
developing calibrations. With all in-
struments performing alike, there is
no more need for standardisation.
Service
With more than 300 service people
and 75 distributors around the globe,
we help you to maintain your invest-
ment, ensuring maximum uptime
and instrument stability

Mark Westerhaus Jonas Haahr Andersen

Senior Chemometrician, Team leader,
Chemometrical Development Customer & Sales Support

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About FOSS
FOSS is the worlds leading provider of a versatile range of analytical solu-
tions for the food and agricultural industries, helping producers to maximise
the value of their production. From laboratory to at-line and in-line solutions,
using everything from traditional wet chemistry reference methods to the
most advanced analytical methods, such as near infrared (NIR) and X-ray
technology, FOSS is in the forefront of innovative technology.

More than 50.000 FOSS analysis instruments are in operation at plants

and laboratories worldwide, with over 90 of the worlds top 100 food and
agriculture companies using FOSS solutions.

FOSS is a privately-owned company employing over 1200 worldwide. FOSS

has manufacturing, research and development facilities in Denmark and
China. Solutions are sold and supported through FOSS sales and service
companies in 25 countries and by more than 70 dedicated distributors.

Contact FOSS to find out how we can help you achieve more efficient and
profitable feed and forage production, or visit our website at www.foss.dk.

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