Awhile back, I received a letter from the company that manufactured our old colour sorter, informing me that parts for it were becoming obsolete and would no longer be available. That letter was the spark for change. We needed to upgrade. My search for an equipment provider began. That’s when we found Nexeed.
The results are already remarkable. The new Cimbria colour sorter can do things that were unimaginable with our old system. It might have been twice the price of the old one, but it’s four times the machine.
One of my customers recently brought me a problematic hemp sample. I’ll admit, I was still figuring out how to fine-tune it, so I reached out to the Nexeed technician who had helped install it. He was able to log in remotely from Nexeed in Headingley, Man., and guide the machine through the process. Watching him work was incredible; the machine produced a sample that was 99% pure. The machine handled it with precision.
Knowing that an expert can assist me in real-time, no matter where they are, gives me confidence to tackle even the most difficult jobs.
The new machine is incredibly efficient. Farmers get more clean seed back, which directly impacts their bottom line. For those growing pedigreed seed, this efficiency can mean more product to sell — and more money in their pockets.
Just the other day, a new customer had a mustard sample with canola contamination and was hopeful we could clean it up. If successful, we could transform a sample-grade crop into something much more valuable. The potential for this machine to handle inseparable crops like this is enormous.
I’ve worked with wheat samples contaminated with barley. The new sorter removed nearly all the barley, allowing the wheat to grade as No. 1 — a critical factor for many of our customers. Being able to consistently meet these high standards is what sets us apart.
Word travels fast in our industry, and I’ve already had customers telling me they heard about our capabilities at the coffee shop or from neighbours. Having the ability to deliver exceptional results builds trust and enhances our reputation. From handling inseparable crops to enabling remote support, it’s clear that upgrading was the right move for us.
