| The Build My Feedmill conference, organised by Milling & Grain in partnership with VIV Worldwide, will be held on 3 June 2026, 1 PM, at Jaarbeurs Exhibition & Convention Centre, Netherlands, as part of VIV Europe 2026. The conference follows the operational flow of a feed mill – covering every stage, from raw intake to finished packaging. Each step is presented by experts in 10-minute slots, allowing attendees to zero in on the technical and practical considerations at each juncture. |
| Speaker Information |
Marco Prati, PLP Systems Marco Prati is the CEO of PLP Systems, an International company based in Italy specializing in the development and production of machinery for liquid and powder handling. Marco studied Mechanical Implementation and Construction in the Province of Piacenza and then in 2003 began working for PLP Systems, a company founded in 1978 by his father. Bas Versluis, KSE  Bas Versluis is responsible for global sales and marketing at KSE Group. With extensive experience in both brownfield and greenfield projects across the feed, premix, aquafeed, and pet food industries, he combines technical expertise with strategic vision. His deep understanding of powder handling and dosing technologies enables him to translate complex production challenges into efficient, reliable, and tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s business needs. Passionate about innovation and long-term partnerships, he supports clients worldwide in optimizing their processes and achieving sustainable growth. Simon R. Kolb, Frigortec  Simon R. Kolb studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Esslingen and the University of Biberach in Germany, as well as Technical Sales at the renowned Business Management School St. Gallen in Switzerland. After several years at Engie Refrigeration in Lindau, he joined FrigorTec GmbH in Amtzell, located in the Ravensburg district. Today, he serves as an Area Sales Manager at FrigorTec Arthur vom Hofe, CPM  Arthur vom Hofe is working as Segment Manager Feed & Oilseed at CPM Europe BV, a California Pellet Mill subsidiary in Zaandam – the Netherlands for more than 35 years. He has been already involved in the front line since the early nineties when representing the company for pelleting and particle size reduction equipment. Throughout this time, he has gained valuable experience of feed production processes across the world. Arthur vom Hofe can be found frequently as a speaker at short courses and conferences on subjects concerning pelleting and particle size reduction, and hopes to share his passion for this technology with you, when informing you: “how to maintain pellet quality when raw materials change”. Joseph Barbi, ESE & INTEC  Graduated from Canadian University for Mechanical and Industrial Process Engineering and later migrated to South America as a special Process Engineer designing and installing many Process Systems and Production Plants, thenMigrated to the U.S., specializing in Aquatic Feeds Production Technologies, and built the first special Shrimp Feed Plant for China Sea Resources in Nandagan, China, and later developed, designed and built over 380 Process Systems and Plants in over 50 Countries around the Globe, and initiated its own Engineering and Manufacturing Company in 1983. Partner of several Cultivation and Productions of Fish and Shrimp in the U.S. and Latin America, and own Genetics Cattle Ranch, applying the latest production and nutrition technologies in all Species |
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