Pre-Harvest Dryer Service and Preventative Maintenance

We know you are probably thinking about spring planting, which means it is also a great time to think about dryer servicing and pre-harvest season preventative maintenance on grain legs, conveyors, air systems, augers and other harvest storage equipment. Don’t leave your maintenance until the last minute, schedule your dryer service and preventative maintenance now. These pre-season/preventative maintenance programs will make fall harvest go smoother for everyone.

Dryer Service Program Includes Checking:

  • Augers
  • Bearings
  • Chains
  • Belts
  • Gas Lines
  • Checking/changing oil as needed
  • Cleaning the burner

Grain Handling Equipment Maintenance Includes Checking:

  • Belts
  • Tension
  • Splices
  • Change the oil in the gear boxes
  • Check and grease bearings
  • Check the chains
  • Oil the drives

Any major repairs that are needed will be communicated to you. Your approval will be required before any repairs are completed. We keep two warehouses stocked at K & S with inventory for immediate repair needs, so we can keep your equipment running when you need it.

Employees Attend Dryer School

Two K & S Millwrights Dryer Technicians, Nathan VanderVoort and Ryan Erickson, recently returned from “Dryer School” in Nebraska.  NECO Dryer division offers the training. It was held at Global Industries facility in Grand Island, NE. To help us serve our customers and prepare for the year ahead NECO provided this training to keep technicians up to speed on the latest equipment and answer questions from last season.

Dryer Service Crew

K & S Millwrights Dryer Technicians – Nathan VanderVoort, Brad Krumrey, Ryan Erickson

The training enhances technical skills and is designed to give field technicians the resources they need to effectively handle NECO Dryer maintenance. The latest training focused primarily on COMMANDER, DryerMaster, COMMANDnet, and COMMANDERLite operations, with a refresher session on the standard controls. Nathan and Ryan are ready to get back in the field and complete pre-season equipment checks.

Once your preventative maintenance checks and any applicable repairs are complete you’ll have one less thing to worry about during harvest time. We know summer goes quickly, don’t let fall sneak up on you!

Get on our preventative maintenance schedule now to get your project done before the fall rush! Please call our office at 320-833-2228 or send us a contact request.

A Trip to Cabo San Lucas to Celebrate with NECO and Global Industries

It isn’t every day that Brad and Susan Krumrey, owners of K&S Millwrights get to travel to Cabo San Lucas. In February, they had a chance to leave Minnesota’s winter weather for the sun and warmth, thanks to Global Industries, Inc! K & S Millwrights is a dealer of Global Industries’ NECO Dryer division.

NECO Award

Brad receiving their NECO dealer award with Dan Faltin, President of the NECO division of Global Industries and territory representative, Wayne Kampmann.

This trip was awarded to them based on their dealership performance over the last two years. This bi-annual event provided an opportunity for them to learn about the NECO products, conduct business with company representatives and enjoy some much-needed relaxation time.

Although the time away was mainly for fun and sun, Brad spent time in their general education sessions with general managers of the product line divisions and participated in break-out time for individual questions and answers on products. The business session gives them great ideas on up and coming products, gives everyone a time to collaborate thoughts, and learn from each other. Brad also learned more about the K & S new product line, Sentinel Buildings.

Importance of Business Relationships

It is beneficial to build good relationships with suppliers to ensure quality communication and service. In the hustle of everyday business, the opportunity for these types of interactions don’t always happen, so Brad and Susan embraced the chance. It’s also a time to learn about what is happening in the grain and building industry from top leaders from all over the world.

“Their friendship is equally important as the business relationship we have. We really enjoyed shopping in town and having dinner with our NECO rep, Wayne and his wife. We went to a fun place called Maro’s Shrimp Company, recommended by a friend. It was a great afternoon out with friends, capping the evening off at a fun place with awesome food!” -Susan

Brad Volleyball Team

Brad and his Quad Volleyball Team

They also appreciated the leisure time as well. There were organized activities such as whale watching, city tours, and snorkeling. One of the most entertaining events (because Brad played!) was Quad Volleyball during the annual Beach Olympics. Brad’s team took second place, missing first place by only a couple points!

Brad and Susan returned from Cabo San Lucas relaxed, and full of knowledge and opportunities for their NECO Dryer and new Sentinel Building customers. Have you been thinking about upgrading your dryer setup? The technology and ease of operation of this dryer makes NECO a perfect fit for your grain drying solutions. Looking at a new building on your site?

Give us a call, 320-833-2228, we have options for your whole farm site!