How to Optimize Your Hi-Gel™ Corn Extrusion Process
February 22, 2023
As you have read this month, over years of continuous technological advancements and market demand, Insta-Pro has developed an innovative processing solution for corn extrusion. This has been…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Uncovering Hidden Losses in your Operation
December 28, 2022
As a manager of a facility, you may find yourself looking at your revenues and wondering why numbers are not adding up as you had initially projected. I…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Benefits of Start-Up Training
December 21, 2022
Continuing my blogs on the importance of parts & service, I want to discuss the way in which our Start-Up Training and service visits can fine-tune your operation…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Importance of Clean Equipment
December 14, 2022
I have seen plants varying in size, extruding several different products, and using several different pieces of equipment throughout the process. Yet, the problem that I see most…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Laying Out Extruders & Auxiliary Panels
December 7, 2022
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to view extruder/press lines with various auxiliary equipment at many locations all over the world. Many of them are well thought-out,…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Minimizing Equipment Downtime
November 30, 2022
Equipment failure is costly because of repair expenses, interrupted production, and the risk of injury. In this blog I will highlight ways you can mitigate the risk of…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Commissioning, Training, Support & Service
March 23, 2022
Price & quality are not the only variables to consider when purchasing equipment. It is important to understand the services and support your operations will require to guarantee…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Analyzing Patterns Of Successful Businesses
November 17, 2021
While commissioning projects all across the world for Insta-Pro, I’ve noticed a pattern amongst our most successful customers & their businesses. I am not referring to customers that…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Increase Capacity vs. Purchase a Generator
May 13, 2021
I personally faced the question while managing an Extrusion factory in Nairobi Kenya before joining Insta-Pro. My hope is to offer some insight to you, by sharing my…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
We Offer Lifetime Support To Our Customers. Find Out What’s Included:
September 10, 2020
Our service and support teams offer a variety of services, including maintenance and ongoing visits to keep your equipment running smoothly. Read through our blogs to learn more…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Motor Management Best Practice
April 9, 2020
Motors can be expensive to repair or replace. They are at the heart of most, if not all, key equipment in a production line. It is therefore important…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
You Can Save Your Company How Much!?
August 16, 2018
What if investing in initial training at Start-Up and followed up by annual scheduled training and maintenance visits could save you money and help assist you in reaching…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Hidden Losses At An Extrusion Plant And How To Avoid Them: Part II
March 9, 2017
As mentioned in Part I, we will be discussing the management of hidden losses. This is what my father and greatest mentor calls Management By Walking Around, MBWA.…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Hidden Losses At An Extrusion Plant & How To Avoid Them: Part I
March 2, 2017
There can be many times where, as a manager, you find yourself looking at your revenues wondering why the numbers are not adding up as you had projected.…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
When Crisis Hits: Business Continuity Planning
February 25, 2016
Business continuity planning, simply put, is a plan on how operations will continue should the place of business be disrupted. This article was inspired by my personal experience…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu
Finding Solutions in Portugal
September 11, 2014
One of the best parts of my job is getting to travel to interesting places to meet with and assist customers. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel…
Author: Kinoti Kaburu