GrainPro Inc.

Avinash Wagh
Regional Manager – Indian Subcontinent
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Commitment of GrainPro

More than 800 million people live

with hunger every day

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GrainPro in the world

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 Profile of GrainPro, Inc.

Founded in 1992. Present technology in use since 1983.

• Manufacturing in Subic, Philippines. Corporate office in Concord, MA,
USA.

Our Presence in 30 Countries

Bangladesh, Botswana, Brasil, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Costa Rica, El Salvador, USA, Philippines, Ghana,
Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia, Malawi, Panama, Pakistan, Peru,
Dominican Republic, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, East Timor, Turkey, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

FOOD AND FEED COMMODITIES

Barley,Coffee, Cocoa, High Moisture Corn*, Wheat, Corn,Onion,Rice, Basmati Rice, Pulses, Spices, Dry fruits,
Peanuts,Seeds and Many Many more

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 Our Business

• HERMETIC STORAGE OF COMMODITIES USING MODIFIED

ATMOSPHERE (M A S)
Post harvest technologies for grain and other dry commodities.

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 The Ancient Story

Present technology more than 25 years in development.

• Ancient in origin and more than 3000 years in use.
• Using barriers impermeable to gas and moisture.
• Internal ambience is natural and meets organic standards.
• Seeds, food and feed remain fresh and do not get spoiled.
• Does not use any chemicals.
• Enables reduction of 20-30% postharvest losses in the world.

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PRODUCTS

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 #1

Cocoons™
Having the shape of a cube, impermeable to gases (hermetic), manufactured
of white PVC, flexible, UV resistant. Designed for in or outdoor storage, for
agricultural and non-agricultural commodities, dry and in bags. Can be installed
at any location in minutes. Annual post harvest loss less than 0.25%. Effective
life span 10-15 years.

150MT Cocoons Cargill, Philippines

150 MT Cocoons Rwanda

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EXTERNAL PARAMETERS

TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY

CO2
O2
O2
CO2
TEMPERATURE MOISTURE

Structural Parameters
FOREIGN
MICROFLORA MATTER

COMMODITY INSECTS

INTERNAL PARAMETERS

MOISTURE
TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE INSECTS
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 Cocoons Bayer Philippines. Hybrid Rice.

Cocoon in Laos. Grainbank.

Cocoons in Rwanda.
Food Security

Cocoons in Miramar, Costa Rica. Organic Coffee. 10

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Aerobic fungi Anaerobic
Dry commodities
activity, bacteria
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limited CO2 high CO2
insect survival
MOISTURE CONTENT (% wet weight basis)
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Advantages of the Cocoon™:
1. “Green Product”, meets standards of organic growers and traders.
2. Prevents development of molds, involving aflatoxins and mycotoxins.
3. No need for fumigants or pesticides harmful to food and feed.
4. Totally impermeable to gases and water; UV resistant.
5. Mobile: units can be set up in minutes.
6. Tested under all climatic conditions .
7. Insects killed by lack of oxygen.
8. No infrastructure needed.
9. Rodent resistant.
10. PVC of 0.83 mm thickness.
11. Effective life span of 10yrs >

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Accessories provided with the Cocoon™:
1. Grainshade™, reflective sheet for prevention of condensation.
2. Repair kit: special glue and patching material.
3. 2 zipper handles (left and right).
4. Measuring tape to measure correct height.
5. Bag of reinforced PVC with carrying handles and straps.
6. Rope to install Grainshade™.
7. Silicon spray for smooth zipping.
8. Reinforced bag for small parts.
9. Instruction Manual
10. Instruction movie on CD

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 Cocoons™ are available at the following sizes

Nominal Height in
*Based on wheat in
Models bags
Capacity meters Packed Weight Packed volume
GPC 005 5 MT 1.5 33 kg 0.14 m3
GPC 010 10 MT 1.5 45 kg 0.24 m3
GPC 020 20 MT 2 81 kg 0.29 m3
GPC2-050 50 MT 2 147 kg 0.60 m3
GPC3-050 50 MT 3 126 kg 0.60 m3
GPC 100 100 MT 3 240 kg 1.08 m3
GPC 150 150 MT 3 330 kg 1.77 m3
GPC 300 300 MT 6 488 kg 2.78 m3
GPC 1050 1,050 MT 6 1,314 kg

Large size Cocoon containing 1050 MT. Made of same

material as the Cocoon, but is hermetically sealed by two
double rows of “water snakes” (plastic tubes with water).
Extremely cost effective!

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 SuperGrainbags™ #2

PE bags with a sophisticated gas barrier enabling grains, pulses and cocoa
beans in the bag, to create a self generated modified atmosphere, similar to
the principle of the CocoonTM.
Can be manufactured as individual bags or as liners in PP, jute or paper
bags from 10 kg till 1,000 kg.
Ideal for packing and stocking of seed or sensitive products: spices, coffee,
cocoa.

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 #3

TranSafeliner™ or TSL™
For safe transport of commodities in shipping containers. A multilayer bag to
be inserted in containers (20’ and 40’), enabling build up of biogas (as in the
case of cocoa) or alternatively, with the use of inserted CO2. During the
transit time the container will be “self fumigated”, ensuring arrival of the
shipment free of insects. In addition the TSL prevents condensation and
damage as result of temperature fluctuations.`
Installation GPP-TSL-20

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 #4
SuperGrainbag High Capacity™
or SGB-HC™
Ideal for storing commodities in semi bulk without the need to fumigate, to
prevent moisture ingress or oxidation. Provided as standard FIBC (Flexible
Intermediate Bulk Container (also “big bags” made of woven PP).
GrainPro provides the hermetic liner only or complete sets of FIBC +
hermetic liner.

Enabling separation and

identification of stocks

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G-HF and V-HF Cocoons™

V-HF CocoonsTM
G-HF CocoonsTM
Vacuum-Hermetic Fumigation
Hermetic Fumigation with CO2
For rapid fumigation of
Available in 5MT till 50MT, with
commodities of high value or for
identical configuration as standard
storage of commodities at low O2
Cocoons. In addition there is a gas
levels.
inlet near the bottom and a gas
This technology eliminates all
outlet of 6” Ǿ at the top. Provided
stages of insect development in
with all additional equipment for
three days at room temperature. El
CO2 injection. This method is
Cocoon The V-HF Cocoon is
being used for “fumigation” of a
connected to a vacuum pump to
commodity and rapid elimination of
reduce the O2 in the Cocoon to a
all stages of insect development
level lethal to the insects.

Cocoa in USA Tobacco in Israel

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 #7

GrainPro Bunker™ or GPB™

For storage or large quantities of grain without large investments in
infrastructure. For large quantities of 3,000 tonne till 30,000 tonne. Without
operational costs. The grain will remain below the equilibirum moisture
content.

Bunkers are the optimal solution if:

2 Bunkers in Cyprus. Barley.
•All silos are completely full.
•Regional warehouses cannot handle
storage of grain.
•There is a transport bottle neck.
•Better prices are anticipated after the
harvest time.
•If long term storage is required.

Overview:
•PVC is reusable for a period o 10 years
at least..
•The PVC is impermeable to water and
gases..
•Food grade PVC.
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Recommended uses for modified atmosphere
with agricultural commodities
9When control of infestation has become a problem.

9When the commodity is very hygroscopic.

9When taste, color, aroma and chemical composition tend to change

during storage.

9When molds may change the quality during storage.

9When it is necessary to prevent the increase in Free Fatty Acids (FFA).

Rancidity.

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 Commodities listed below have been
tested either in the laboratory and/or
in the field.
Name Commodity Problem Technical Solution Results

Aromatic rice SuperGrainbags,

Loss of flavor, aroma; insect Retains flavor and aroma. Controls insect
(including Basmati Cocoons, TranSafeliner
infestation infestation.
rice) (TSL)
SuperGrainbags o No absorption of moisture; can be stored as
Cement Very hygroscopic
Cocoons long as needed.

SuperGrainbags, Flavor, aroma and color are maintained..

Insect infestation, molds,
Cocoa beans
oxidation
Loss of flavor, color and
aroma; moisture absorption
Coffee
and molds, sometimes
infestation
Insect infestation, molds an
Corn
(aflatoxin), rodents, birds
Cocoons, TranSafeliner Controls infestation. Prevents molds and
(TSL) arrests increase in Free Fatty Acids (FFA)
SuperGrainbags,
Flavor, aroma and color are maintained.
Cocoons, TranSafeliner
Insects under control.
(TSL)
Hermetic storage in
SuperGrainbags, Insects under control. Molds cannot develop.
Cocoons or Bunkers

Corn seeds (including Insect infestation, loss of Cocoons, Insects under control.Works as good as a cold
hybrid seeds) germination SuperGrainbags store. Maintains germination.

Storage in G-HF No infestation. Preserves color and flavor,

Dates Insect infestation, oxidation
Cocoons appearance. Works as good as a cold store.
Vacuum kills all levels of insect development in
Flour (in bags) Insect infestation; rodents V-HF
less than 72 hrs.
Seeds (all varieties,
Insect infestation, loss of Cocoons, Insects under conrol. Functions as good as
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germination SuperGrainbags cold store. Maintains germination.
general
THANK YOU
...storing the future
Avinash R. Wagh
Regional Manager - India
[Subcontinent & Middle East]
GrainPro Philippines Inc.
Cell + 91- 9970157263
SKYPE: avinash1237
avinash@grainpro.com
www.grainpro.com

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