With over half a century of sector experience, Tanış A.Ş. has been a pioneer in technology and innovative solutions in the milling industry, creating countless success stories through long-term collaborations with our customers. These collaborations have shaped not merely as equipment supply but as strategic partnerships that help businesses achieve their goals and stand by them during their growth and development processes.
Our success stories and case studies are invaluable in demonstrating the concrete results of the solutions we offer to potential customers. In this article, we will share real examples of how businesses of different scales and regions have been transformed with Tanış A.Ş. technologies, how they increased their productivity, and gained competitive advantage.
Productivity Transformation with Modern Technologies
Case Study 1: International Market Entry Through Capacity Increase
Business: Anadolu Flour (Konya)
Challenge: The business serving the local market with an annual capacity of 250 tons aimed to increase production capacity and enter export markets in response to growing demand.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. developed an engineering solution that would maximize the existing facility’s capacity with minimum space utilization. We redesigned the facility with TM-650 high-performance roller systems, TS-800 advanced sifting technologies, and integrated automation package.
Results:
- Production capacity increased by 320% to reach 1,050 tons annually
- Energy consumption per ton decreased by 22%
- Thanks to product quality consistency, entry into 7 new export markets was achieved
- Investment payback period was realized as only 2.3 years
“The capacity increase project we carried out with the Tanış team completely transformed our business. We are now the leading flour producer in our region, exporting to 12 countries. The performance of our machinery and service support exceeded our expectations.” – Mehmet Yılmaz, General Manager
Case Study 2: Cost Optimization Through Energy Efficiency
Business: Bereket Mill (Gaziantep)
Challenge: The business with 25 years of history was facing the risk of losing competitiveness due to high energy costs. Energy costs had reached 42% of total operating expenses.
Solution: Following a comprehensive energy audit, we implemented a modernization project with Tanış A.Ş.’s energy-efficient TES series equipment. IE4 high-efficiency motors, frequency-controlled drives, and intelligent energy management systems were integrated.
Results:
- Electricity consumption per ton decreased by 38%
- Annual energy savings of 420,000 TL achieved
- Carbon emissions reduced by 360 tons/year
- Competitiveness increased with lower operating costs while facility production capacity remained the same
“Energy costs were seriously challenging our business. Thanks to Tanış A.Ş.’s energy-efficient solutions, we not only reduced our costs but also made a significant contribution to our sustainability goals. We can now offer ‘green production’ certified products to our customers.” – Ahmet Kartal, Operations Manager
Case Study 3: Labor Optimization Through Full Automation
Business: Altınbaşak Flour Products (İzmir)
Challenge: Due to manual processes and insufficient automation level, the business was struggling with high labor costs, operator errors, and consistent product quality issues.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. engineers developed an integrated automation solution that would transform the facility into a fully automatic system. All processes from raw material acceptance to packaging were automated with PLC-based control systems, central SCADA platform, and intelligent sensor network.
Results:
- Labor costs decreased by 65%
- Waste rate due to operator errors dropped by 92%
- Production capacity increased by 30% with the same number of workers
- 98% consistency achieved in quality parameters
- Work accident risk significantly reduced while employee satisfaction increased
“Before automation, we worked 16 hours a day with 35 personnel, now we can produce 24 hours continuously with 12 people. Moreover, our product quality is more stable than ever. Tanış A.Ş.’s digital transformation guidance brought new life to our business.” – Ayşe Demir, Business Owner
Quality Improvement and Product Diversification Successes
Case Study 4: Premium Flour Production and Brand Value Enhancement
Business: Sağlam Flour Products (Ankara)
Challenge: The business, squeezed in the intense competitive environment with standard flour products, wanted to create a premium segment brand and achieve higher profit margins.
Solution: A premium flour production line was established with Tanış A.Ş.’s precision milling technologies, advanced classification systems, and integrated quality control laboratory solutions. Micron-level flour granulation control was achieved with our TS-PrecisionGrind technology.
Results:
- 45% higher profit margin achieved in premium flour series compared to standard products
- 8 new special-purpose flour formulations developed
- Brand awareness increased by 65% in the region
- 85% reduction observed in product returns
- Position reached as the preferred brand among professional bakers and chefs
“Tanış technologies make a difference in premium flour production. Now our products are specifically demanded not only by industrial customers but also by boutique bakeries and famous chefs. Our brand has become synonymous with quality in the sector.” – Kemal Sağlam, CEO
Case Study 5: Gluten-Free Production Line and Niche Market Success
Business: Naturel Food (Bursa)
Challenge: The business wanting to produce safe and quality gluten-free flours for consumers with food allergies and special nutritional needs was looking for a solution that would eliminate contamination risk.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. designed a special gluten-free production line that was completely isolated, eliminated contamination risk, and was suitable for processing different alternative grains. The project included clean room technologies, separate ventilation systems, and automatic cleaning mechanisms.
Results:
- International gluten-free certification obtained
- Capability to produce gluten-free flour from 6 different alternative grains such as rice, corn, and buckwheat
- Rose to become Turkey’s largest gluten-free flour producer within two years
- Business value increased 3-fold and received investment from an international food giant
“Gluten-free production is an extremely sensitive process. Thanks to Tanış A.Ş.’s specially designed equipment, we completely eliminated contamination risk. Now we export gluten-free products to many European countries. Being able to offer healthy and delicious alternatives for celiac patients is priceless.” – Selin Doğru, Product Development Manager
Modernization and Renovation Projects
Case Study 6: Technological Transformation of an Old Facility
Business: Öztürk Mill (Samsun)
Challenge: The family business with 40 years of history was experiencing efficiency and quality problems due to old equipment and was seeking modernization as it did not have sufficient capital for a new facility installation.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. developed a phased modernization strategy and prepared a three-year renovation plan according to prioritization analysis results. Equipment at critical points was renewed phase by phase, and control systems were modernized.
Results:
- Modernization completed without production interruptions
- Project cost remained at 40% of new facility investment
- Efficiency increased by 45% while quality consistency exceeded 90%
- After modernization, the business entered among the top five suppliers in the region
“We didn’t have the budget to renew the entire facility, but modernization was essential to compete. Tanış A.Ş.’s phased modernization plan was designed exactly according to our needs. With a model that created its own financing at each stage, we literally reborn our facility in three years.” – Murat Öztürk, Second Generation Business Owner
Case Study 7: Compact Design Solution in Limited Space Constraint
Business: Limon Flour (Adana)
Challenge: The facility with limited space in the city center wanted to increase capacity but could not find physical expansion opportunity.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. engineers developed a special solution that optimized vertical usage and provided capacity increase within the existing area with a special compact design approach. All equipment was redesigned with the VerticalMill concept.
Results:
- Production capacity increased by 75% within existing facility area
- Efficiency per square meter improved by 80%
- Business was saved from relocation costs
- Energy efficiency was 15% higher than normal facilities
“We didn’t want to move from our location in the city center, but we needed to increase our capacity. With Tanış A.Ş.’s compact design, we achieved the impossible. We can produce almost twice as much in the same area. An engineering marvel solution!” – Ali Limon, Business Owner
International Projects and Global Successes
Case Study 8: New Facility Installation in the Middle East
Business: Al-Baraka Flour Mills (United Arab Emirates)
Challenge: A high-capacity, energy-efficient facility installation compatible with local wheat varieties was requested under desert climate conditions.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. realized a turnkey project with special engineering solutions resistant to high temperatures, closed cooling systems, and filtration technologies developed for dust control.
Results:
- The most modern mill facility in the region was completed in a record time of 8 months
- Continuous production capability was ensured even at temperatures above 45°C
- Water consumption was 65% lower than standard facilities
- 100 local employment was created and a comprehensive training program was implemented
“Thanks to Tanış A.Ş.’s special solutions for harsh desert conditions, we have the most efficient and modern mill facility in the region. Post-installation technical support and training services enabled us to start operations quickly. We experienced the quality of Turkish engineering in our project.” – Sheikh Mohammed Al-Baraka, Chairman of the Board
Case Study 9: Sustainable Mill Project in Africa
Business: Unity Flour (Kenya)
Challenge: A sustainable mill facility needed to be established in a region with infrastructure constraints, power outages, and lack of qualified personnel.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. designed an internationally standardized sustainable facility with solar energy-supported hybrid energy systems, specially designed equipment requiring minimum maintenance, and process design adapted to local grain varieties.
Results:
- Energy costs reduced by 40% with solar energy integration
- Uninterrupted production capacity unaffected by power outages was ensured
- A stable income source was created for more than 5,000 small farmers
- Contribution to regional food security with annual 45,000 tons of grain processing capacity
“Tanış A.Ş.’s special solutions for African conditions turned our sustainable food production vision into reality. Our facility, which is not affected by power outages, creates employment for local communities, and is environmentally friendly, became a source of pride for the region.” – Dr. Samuel Mutua, General Manager
Private Sector and Innovative Project Successes
Case Study 10: R&D Collaboration and Innovation Project
Business: Yüksel Food R&D Center (Istanbul)
Challenge: The business wanting to develop functional and nutraceutical flours needed special equipment to scale successful laboratory-scale formulations to industrial scale.
Solution: Tanış A.Ş. R&D team designed a pilot-scale research mill that could work with special parameters, equipped with micro-dosing systems, and capable of complete data recording. The project was implemented with TÜBİTAK support under university-industry collaboration.
Results:
- Five new functional flour patents obtained
- Transition time from laboratory scale to industrial production shortened by 70%
- Market leader position achieved in 3 new product categories
- International food innovation award won
“Our R&D collaboration with Tanış A.Ş. completely changed our lab-to-shelf process. Thanks to our specially designed research mill, we can develop and market our functional flours much faster. Our innovation speed has doubled compared to our competitors.” – Dr. Zeynep Yüksel, R&D Director
Conclusion
As Tanış A.Ş., with over 60 years of experience, we take pride in leading the transformation in the mill and grain processing sector. The success stories we share demonstrate the impact of our technology and engineering solutions across different scales, geographies, and needs.
The foundation of our long-term collaborations with customers lies in our strategic partnership approach that helps businesses achieve their goals, not just equipment supply. Tanış A.Ş. solutions continue to create concrete value for our customers in critical areas such as productivity enhancement, quality improvement, cost optimization, and sustainability.
If you would like to meet Tanış A.Ş.’s experienced team for the transformation, modernization, or new investments of your facilities, and write your success story together, we would be delighted to meet you.