Freebee initially had two external toll-milling
partnerships for the drying and grinding of materials, supplying their packing facility in Denmark. Due to extensive lead times, poor and/or unreliable sampling, testing and analysis of products, the packaging facility’s output and success were dependent on these partners. To enable future growth and expansion into other segments, Freebee saw the need to improve supply consistency and
strengthen its overall business.

Freebee saw a potential solution by investing in and expanding its own machine park. By gaining full control over production, it would ensure the timely delivery of data and sampling necessary to maintain a consistent product and the supply-flow
that are critical in the fast-paced aluminium and steel Industries.

Freebee approached three suppliers to assess their technology and after extensive testing, the Atritor Cell Mill was chosen. This was due to the simplicity of blade design, in addition to Atritor’s collaborative approach. The integral blade design in the Atritor mill provided a better overall performance than offered by the alternatives.

Freebee’s fully modernized Nyborg Facility
is remotely monitored 24/7, to ensure the
consistent quality of production. The facility
is equipped with robotics and currently has two Atritor Cell Mills, with its third to come on-line in 2022.

Atritor evaluated product samples in their Pilot Plant to design and manufacture the Cell Mill to best match Freebee’s needs. Once the first Cell Mill was installed and commissioned in Denmark, the two companies worked collaboratively to refine and improve the bespoke design, to optimize performance. For instance, laser blades were installed to overcome the cumulative nature of the abrasive chemicals, to reduce maintenance downtime. This close relationship ensures that the third Cell Mill has been developed and improved to increase performance even further.