Q&A with Clextral

Read candid Q&A from two extrusion and drying experts at Clextral. Where do these industry insiders see the future of petfood extrusion heading?

July 13, 2010

Clextral's Evolum LT 145 extruder offers optimum torque and higher screw speeds for maximum throughput.

Clextral's Evolum LT 145 extruder offers optimum torque and higher screw speeds for maximum throughput.

Petfood Industry askes Clextral's Mike Shaw from the extrusion department and Bill Butler for drying/cooling about the latest technology Clextral has to offer pefood producers. Where do these industry insiders see the future of petfood extrusion heading? Read the entire Q&A here.

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