What is a major project?
Industrial oil production from 5 t/day of seeds or from 100 t/year of oil yield. Complete lines with seed cleaning, pressing, filtration, filling, storage.
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Turnkey · Worldwide · Manufacturer-independent
Industrial Large projects —
from planning to Commissioning.
We plan to procure and implement complete oil mill systems from 500 kg/h - turnkey, manufacturer-independent, worldwide. You define the goal. We deliver the system.
500+
kg/h capacity
40+
Countries supplied
100+
Manufacturers in the network
Scope of services
What we do for your large project
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Needs analysis & planning
We analyze raw material, target capacity, location and budget - and develop the optimal system concept with profitability calculation.
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Manufacturer selection & negotiation
Manufacturer-independent evaluation of 100+ suppliers. We negotiate prices, delivery times and warranty conditions in your interest.
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Logistics & customs
Complete coordination of production, transport, customs documentation and insurance - worldwide in over 40 countries.
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Installation & commissioning
Assembly by certified technicians System integration Initial commissioning and handover with complete documentation.
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Training & training
Technical instruction for your Teams operating manuals in your language Safety instructions.
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After-Sales & Service
Long-term support: spare parts, maintenance contracts, technical hotline and regular inspection on request.
Typical project sizes
From medium-sized systems to complete industrial oil mills
We implement projects of all sizes - from a single decanter system for a cooperative to fully automatic complete systems for industrial producers and cooperatives.
Typical large-scale projects include: Olive oil complete mills(500-10,000 kg/h) Avocado oil plants (200-2,000 kg/h) Large seed oil presses (500-5,000 kg/h) and Refining plants for industrial edible oils.
📋 Project examples: Olive oil cooperative Spain (3,500 kg/h 6 months) Avocado oil plant Kenya (800 kg/h 5 months) Seed oil factory Germany (2,000 kg/h 8 months).
| Project size | Capacity | Investment | Duration |
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| Medium investment | 500–1,500 kg/h | On request–500,000 | 4–6 Months |
| Large system | 1,500–5,000 kg/h | On request–1.5 million | 6–10 months |
| Industrial complex | 5,000+ kg/h | On request,5–5 million+ | 10–18 months |
Why manufacturer-independent?
No manufacturer has the best solution for every application. We compare and combine the optimally suitable components - and negotiate the best conditions from a strong market position.
ROI calculator for large projects
When will your industrial system pay for itself?
Industrial oil mill systems pay off thanks to their high capacity and low unit costs. Calculate your annual sales.
For large systems, capacity, type of oil, days of operation and selling price determine the ROI. Typically: A 10 t/day system produces ~300 t of oil/year at 150 days.
🏭 Rule of thumb: 10 t/day olive oil system × 150 days × 20% yield = 300 t × On request/t =On request, 5 million annual sales. Investment on request → Payback in less than 12 months.
Operating costs (energy personnel maintenance) ~15-25% of sales.
🏭 Industrial plant ROI calculator
Daily capacity (t raw material)
Oil type & Yield
Operating days / year
Investment amount (€)
On request
Annual turnover (before operating costs)
Production / year
300 t
Profit (75% margin)
On request
Payback
< 1 year
FAQ
Questions about large projects
Contact us with your basic data: raw material, desired capacity, location and budget framework. We create an initial project outline with a rough cost estimate free of charge and without obligation.
Medium-sized systems (500–1,500 kg/h): 4–6 months. Large systems: 6-10 months. Industrial complexes: 10-18 months. Planning and awarding typically takes 2-4 months, production and assembly 3-12 months.
Bank loans (agricultural banks IFC national development banks) EU funding programs (EAFRD EFSI) private equity or equity. We advise you on the financing structure and know the relevant funding sources.
Yes - we have implemented projects in over 40 countries, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Local partner networks for assembly and service are available.
Needs analysis Supplier selection Transport/customs Installation Commissioning Personnel training Complete documentation After-sales support - everything from a single source.
500 kg/h: 2-3 production + 1-2 storage/bottling. Fully automatic large-scale system from 2,000 kg/h: 4–6 people. We plan the optimal personnel structure.
EU food hygiene (VO 852/2004) HACCP concept. For export: ISO 22000 or BRC/IFS. Organic: EU organic certification. Germany: Veterinary office registration.
EAFRD up to 50% investment grant national agricultural programs IPARD for the Balkans IFC for developing countries. We help with funding research.
Standard decanter: 10-16 weeks. Configured systems: 16-24 weeks. Complete turnkey projects: 6-18 months with transparent milestones.
Energy: On request-30/t Personnel: On request-60/t Consumables: On request-10/t Maintenance: On request-25/t. Total: On request – 125/t raw material. For olive oil wholesale from On request - 6,000/t strong margins.
Yes — multi-purpose plants possible. Olives and avocados or seeds with snail rotation. Important: Clear cleaning protocols between raw materials.
Critical spare parts are kept in stock. Standard parts: 1-5 business days. For large systems, we recommend maintenance contracts with a standby guarantee - especially in the harvest season.
Yes - retrofit/modernization: new screws, modern controls, energy efficiency upgrades. We analyze your system and recommend targeted improvements.
Bank loan (60-70%) Equity (20-30%) Subsidies (10-40%) Leasing for individual components. We connect you with financing partners.
Knowledge Center for Major Projects
Industrial oil projects — from blueprint to production.
Industrial oil projects are multi-stage projects involving engineering, permitting, construction, construction and training. Here is the knowledge about project processes and requirements.
Project phases
1) Requirements analysis + feasibility, 2) engineering + layout, 3) approval, 4) procurement, 5) construction + assembly, 6) commissioning + SAT, 7) training, 8) production.
How many staff?
Shift industrial plant: 8–20 employees per shift (operator, logistics, laboratory, maintenance). Full automation further reduces personnel.
Which permits?
Building permit, BImSchG facility permit (from a certain storage/pressing quantity), food business registration, if necessary IFS Food initial certification.
Full automation
PLC-controlled lines with SCADA visualization. Seed delivery, cleaning, pressing, filters, tank filling, bottling — completely networked.
Energy requirement
Per ton of seed throughput: 50–80 kWh. At 50 t/day: ~3,000 kWh/day. PV + energy container makes sense as a supplement.
Logistics
Tank truck (B2B filling), IBC container (1,000 L), bag-in-box, glass bottles (LEH). Logistics connections to car and rail networks are often critical.
Funding
For investments > €1 million: BMWi investment funding, BLE federal program, regional economic development, EU ERDF funds.
Risk analysis
Seed price fluctuations, energy costs, personnel, logistics, legal risks. oelwerk supplies machines - the economic risk analysis lies with the project owner.
Inquiry
For industrial projects we start with a needs analysis and feasibility check. Inquiry using the form below.
FAQ-20
20 questions about industrial projects
Engineering, approval, construction - multi-stage projects.
Industrial oil production from 5 t/day seed or from 100 t/year oil yield.
Needs analysis → Engineering → Approval → Procurement → Construction → SAT → Training → Production.
Construction, BImSchG, food business regulations, if necessary IFS initial certification.
Shift industrial plant: 8–20 employees. Full automation reduced.
Per ton of seed throughput 50–80 kWh. 50 t/day = approx. 3,000 kWh/day.
Tank truck, IBC, bag-in-box, glass bottles LEH. Connection to the car/rail network is critical.
BMWi, BLE, EU-ERDF, regional economic development for investments > €1 million net.
Seed price fluctuations, energy costs, personnel, legal risks.
PLC + SCADA visualization, IFS-compliant audit trails, remote maintenance optional.
Stainless steel 1.4301/1.4404 (s-inox), CIP capable, EHEDG design principles.
Site Acceptance Test with real seeds. Performance characteristics verified on site.
Operator 1-2 weeks, maintenance 1 week, management 1-2 days.
Maintenance contract including on-site service, remote diagnosis, spare parts stocking.
Upper six to seven-figure range net per line. Specific planning on request.
3-12 months depending on the project.
Compliance required for EU imports. Decentralized processing at the cultivation site simplifies compliance.
Food producers, cosmetics/pharmaceutical industries, biorefineries, cooperatives.
Engineering from a single source, all interfaces optimized, one contact person.
Possible for locations with cultivation + processing. Contractual structures depend on the project.
Form below for initial contact + feasibility check.
Project sizes
Four scaling levels for industrial projects
From manufacturing scaling to fully automated large-scale systems. Engineering, approval and construction from a single source.
Medium
Medium facility
500–1,500 kg/h
Scaled factory, cooperative, regional oil mill. Modularly expandable.
Investment on request
Industry
Industrial plant
5–10 t/day
Fully automated press line with PLC + SCADA. HACCP, IFS, BRCGS suitable.
Investment on request
Large industry
Large plant
> 50 t/day
Multi-line operation. Full automation, batch reporting, remote diagnosis.
Investment on request
JV
Joint venture
Cultivation + processing
Combination of cultivation, processing, marketing. Contractual structures depend on the project.
On request
40+Countries supplied
6-12 MtDelivery time
24 hResponse time
SATSite Acceptance Test
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For industrial projects we start with feasibility + engineering. Please describe.