2.7 Lebanon Milling Assessment

Milling Assessment

Lebanon, which is located in the Middle East, has a milling capacity that reflects both its historical significance and its geographic location. The nation's milling prowess is a seamless fusion of tradition and modernity, reflecting its function as a crossroads of cultures. Lebanon's milling industry hums with activity, propelled by a deeply ingrained link to agriculture and sustenance, from the sun-kissed slopes of the Beqaa to the busy streets of Beirut.

Both small-scale artisanal businesses and more substantial industrial endeavors distinguish Lebanon's milling industry. Ancient stone mills from the area's past coexist with modern milling operations that use cutting-edge technology. Due to its diversity, Lebanon is able to handle a range of tonnage while satisfying the preferences of a wide range of customers.

Lebanon's milling capacity can be seen of as a tapestry made of the threads of regional significance, innovation, and tradition. The milling industry is well-positioned to both meet the demands of a competitive market and uphold the history of earlier generations as the nation continues to develop.

Milling Company Baraka Mills

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and  Email

Telephone and  Fax

Baraka Mills -baouchrieh

Name:Mahmoud Shabarek

Title:Manager

Email:baraka@cyberia.net.lb

Web:

Tel:+961 1 901 835

Fax:+961 1 902 835

Summary of Role and Services

Semi hard and durum flour mill.

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

Available

Drainage

Good

Fire Fighting Equipment

yes

Number of Ventilators (screened)

10

Electricity Load (KVA)

2000

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

2000 KVA

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Buehler

2003

2003

Very good

       

 

Maintenance

Duration

n/a

Type of Maintenance

Up to date maintenance

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Available

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

3

n/a

n/a

Bag Cleaning Plant

No

-

   

Moisture Tester

Yes

2

Yes

n/a

De-stoning Plant

Yes

1

yes

n/a

Metal Extractor

Yes

1

yes

n/a

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

5

Number of Full Time Labourers

45

 

Weighbridge

Number

 

Capacity (MT)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

50

12

 

Within Compound

     

 

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Wheat Mill

60

50

28

Building – Maize Mill

60

40

4

Walls

concrete

Roof

2 roofs

Floor

7 floors and 1 basement

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No 

Signs of Rodent Activity

No 

No 

Signs of Birds Entry 

No 

No 

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No 

No 

Signs of Moisture 

No 

No 

Adjacent Vegetation

Yes,cut 

n/a

Cleanliness

Good

Good

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes, done by a local company 

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a

Spraying 

Yes, done by a local company 

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a

Rodenticides 

n/a 

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a

Rodent Trapping

n/a 

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a 

 

Security 

Security

Good

Compound

Fenced

Other Comments

 

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

3 km

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

10 min

Road Condition to Mill

Very good

Road Limitations (if any)

Maximum Width : 60 m and Max. Tonnage: None

Rail Connections

No

On the Railway From

 

To

 

Other Comments

 

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Monthly Activity (MT)

Wheat

220

4000

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Flour – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

1200

600

Outside the Compound

50000

n/a

 

Capacity to Blend

yes

 

Loading & Discharge Rates

 

 

Transport Capacity at Mill

100 mt / hour

 

Additional Notes

 

 

Milling Company Big Mills of the South

Since 1981, the Big Mills of The South flour mill has been in Sibline, Chouf, Lebanon.

Due to its dedicated management, devoted staff, and enormous wheat storage capacity, Big Mills of the South has endured every challenge it has faced over the past few years, including every war on Lebanon.Despite the fighting in South Lebanon in 2006, we persevered and boldly worked to meet the market's demands without any wheat shortages.

30,000 SQM complex is divided into three main sections, including a flour mill, storage silos, warehouses, and our corporate office. Big Mills of The South is completely outfitted with sufficient storage to accommodate enormous volumes, with a 35,000 MT storage capacity for both wheat and flour.

 

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and  Email

Telephone and  Fax

BIG MILLS OF THE SOUTH

Name:Ahmad Hoteit

Title: GM

Email:hoteilt@cyberia.net.lb

Web:

Tel:+961 7 970444

Fax:+961 7 970894

Summary of Role and Services

General trading, storage of all grain varieties, wheat milling, and packaging of different wheat grades.

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

n/a

Drainage

Good

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Number of Ventilators (screened)

n/a

Electricity Load (KVA)

1200

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

1200 KVA

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Russian

1980

1982

Good

Italian and Turkish

2008

2008

Excellent

 

Maintenance

Duration

Daily/weekly

Type of Maintenance

preventive

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Available

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

No

-

-

-

Bag Cleaning Plant

Yes

2

yes

n/a

Moisture Tester

Yes

1

n/a

n/a

De-stoning Plant

Yes

1

n/a

n/a

Metal Extractor

Yes

1

n/a

n/a

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

10

Number of Full Time Labourers

45

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No

Signs of Rodent Activity

No

No

Signs of Birds Entry 

No

No

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No

No

Signs of Moisture 

No

No

Adjacent Vegetation

n/a 

n/a 

Cleanliness

Good

Good

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes

Frequency

Twice per year

Contracted

Done by the manager 

Spraying 

Yes

Frequency

Twice per year

Contracted

Done by the manager 

Rodenticides 

Yes  

Frequency

Twice per year

Contracted

Done by the manager 

Rodent Trapping

Yes

Frequency

Twice per year

Contracted

Done by the manager 

 

Security 

Security

Good

Compound

Fenced

Other Comments

 

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

10 km

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

15 min

Road Condition to Mill

Good

Road Limitations (if any)

n/a

Rail Connections

No

On the Railway From

 

To

 

Other Comments

 

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Wheat

500

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

1500

 

Capacity to Blend

100 MT per day

 

Loading & Discharge Rates

100 MT per hour

 

Transport Capacity at Mill

 

 

Additional Notes

 

 

Milling Company Crown Flour Mills

Wheat flour is produced by Crown Flour Mills in a variety of grades to meet the needs of its customers. Since the year 2000, Crown Flour Mills has held an ISO 9001:200 certification. At present, ISO 22,000 certification is being worked on. Since 1952, Crown Flour Mills has been operating continuously.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and  Email

Telephone and  Fax

Crown Flour Mills

 

446 Corniche du Fleuve Beirut 2069-6814 Lebanon

Name: Paul Mansour

Title: Managing Partner

Email: pmansour@crownflourmills.com

Web: www.crownflourmills.com

Tel: +961 1 444 772

Fax: Fax: +961 1 562 173

Summary of Role and Services

General trading, storage of all grain varieties, wheat milling, and packaging of different wheat grades.

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

Yes,for 15 vehicles

Drainage

Good

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Number of Ventilators (screened)

5

Electricity Load (KVA)

4500

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

4500 kva

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Sangati-Italy

1999

1999-2005

Very good

       

 

Maintenance

Duration

daily

Type of Maintenance

Preventive

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Available

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

6

yes

n/a

Bag Cleaning Plant

No

-

-

New bags used

Moisture Tester

Yes

n/a

n/a

Fullyequipped

De-stoning Plant

Yes

n/a

n/a

 

Metal Extractor

Yes

n/a

n/a

 

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

30

Number of Full Time Labourers

30

 

Weighbridge

Number

2

Capacity (MT)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

60

9*3

n/a

Within Compound

60

11*3

n/a

 

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Wheat Mill

n/a

n/a

7 floors

Building – Maize Mill

n/a

n/a

n/a

Walls

Concrete

Roof

Concrete

Floor

Concrete

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No 

Signs of Rodent Activity

No 

No 

Signs of Birds Entry 

No 

No 

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No 

No 

Signs of Moisture 

No 

No 

Adjacent Vegetation

No 

n/a 

Cleanliness

Good

Good

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes

Frequency

Weekly

Contracted

Yes / Boecker

Spraying 

Yes

Frequency

Weekly

Contracted

Yes / Boecker

Rodenticides 

Yes

Frequency

Weekly

Contracted

Yes / Boecker

Rodent Trapping

Yes  

Frequency

Weekly

Contracted

Yes / Boecker

 

Security 

Security

Good

Compound

Fenced

Other Comments

 

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

3 km

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

n/a

Road Condition to Mill

Good

Road Limitations (if any)

n/a

Rail Connections

No

On the Railway From

-

To

-

Other Comments

 

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Monthly Activity (MT)

Wheat

600

11000

Maize

   

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Flour – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

25000

25000

Outside the Compound

Silos port of Beirut 125000

 

Capacity to Blend

Crown Flour Mills has the ability to combine several types of flour and wheat during the process.

 

Loading & Discharge Rates

Discharge Rate of wheat is 200 metric tons per hour.

The loading rate of flour bags of 50 Kg is 40 metric tons per hour. 

 

Transport Capacity at Mill

 

 

Additional Notes

 

 

Milling Company Middle East Flour Mills

 

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and  Email

Telephone and  Fax

Middle East Flour Mills

Kesrouan - Zouk Mikael

Name:Nazih Nakhle

Title:MD

Email:

Web:

Tel:+961 9 311 616

Fax:+961 9 211225

Summary of Role and Services

 

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

n/a

Drainage

Good

Fire Fighting Equipment

n/a

Number of Ventilators (screened)

n/a

Electricity Load (KVA)

400

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

650 KVA

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

France

1963

1963

 
       

 

 

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

18

Number of Full Time Labourers

3

 

 

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No

Signs of Rodent Activity

No 

No

Signs of Birds Entry 

No 

No

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No 

No

Signs of Moisture 

No 

No

Adjacent Vegetation

n/a 

n/a 

Cleanliness

Good

Good

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes

Frequency

Twice per year

Contracted

Done by owner 

Spraying 

Yes

Frequency

Twice per year

Done by owner 

Done by owner 

Rodenticides 

n/a

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a 

Rodent Trapping

n/a 

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a

 

Security 

Security

Good

Compound

Fenced

Other Comments

 

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

15 km form Beirut

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

30 min

Road Condition to Mill

Good

Road Limitations (if any)

n/a

Rail Connections

No

On the Railway From

 

To

 

Other Comments

 

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Monthly Activity (MT)

Wheat

100

800

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

3000

 

Milling Company National Flour Mills (NFM)

National Flour Mills has established itself as an important player in Lebanon's agriculture and food processing industry with a long history spanning decades. The business is well known for its unwavering commitment to creating outstanding flour and grain-based products, and its reputation for dependability and consistency is unblemished. National Flour Mills has impressive milling capacity and contemporary, well-equipped facilities that process grains rapidly and effectively to provide consistently better final goods. Despite working in a challenging climate that is impacted by the political and economic ups and downs of Lebanon, the company's dedication to quality has strengthened its position as a leader both locally and internationally. However, difficulties brought on by shifting exchange rates, interruptions in the supply chain, and an unpredictably changing regulatory environment highlight the need for agility.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and  Email

Telephone and  Fax

Milling Company National Flour Mills-Tripoli

Name: Anas Shaar

Title: General manager

Email: anas.shaar@al-ghurair.com

Web: www.al-ghurair.com

Tel:+961 6 411 230-231

Fax:+961 6 411240

Summary of Role and Services

General trading, storage of all grain varieties, wheat milling, and packaging of different wheat grades.

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

n/a

Drainage

Good

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Number of Ventilators (screened)

Five shared and three dedicated.

Electricity Load (KVA)

1,200

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

Caterpillar 1995 - 2,500 kva

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Switzerland

1994

1995

Excellent

French/Italian/German/Accessories

1994

1995

Excellent

       

 

Maintenance

Duration

Daily

Type of Maintenance

Preventive

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Available

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

1

Yes

 

Bag Cleaning Plant

Yes

1

Yes

 

Moisture Tester

Yes

1

Yes

 

De-stoning Plant

Yes

1

Yes

 

Metal Extractor

Yes

5

Yes

 

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

11

Number of Full Time Labourers

12

 

Weighbridge

Number

2

Capacity (MT)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

60

n/a

n/a

Within Compound

100

n/a

n/a

 

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Wheat Mill

30

20

25(4 floors)

Building – Maize Mill

114

75

15

Walls

Concrete

Roof

Concrete/Zink

Floor

Concrete

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No 

Signs of Rodent Activity

No 

No 

Signs of Birds Entry 

Yes  

No 

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No 

No 

Signs of Moisture 

No 

No 

Adjacent Vegetation

Yes  

n/a 

Cleanliness

Good

Good

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes 

Frequency

Twice a year or when needed.

Contracted

Done by the manager

Spraying 

Yes 

Frequency

Twice a year or when needed.

Contracted

Done by the manager

Rodenticides 

Yes 

Frequency

Twice a year or when needed.

Contracted

n/a

Rodent Trapping

Yes 

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a

 

Security 

Security

Good

Compound

Fenced

Other Comments

 

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

2 km

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

n/a

Road Condition to Mill

Good

Road Limitations (if any)

n/a

Rail Connections

No

On the Railway From

-

To

-

Other Comments

-

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Monthly Activity (MT)

Wheat

300

1,700

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

28000

 

Capacity to Blend

may combine three varieties of wheat three tanks for the mill's feed

 

Loading & Discharge Rates

6 $/truck

 

Transport Capacity at Mill

meets the production limit.

 

Milling Company Shahba Mills

 

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and  Email

Telephone and  Fax

Shahba Mills-Bourj el Barajineh

Name:Wael Shabarek

Title:GM

Email:shahba@cyberia.net.lb

Web:

Tel:+961 1 450 216

Fax:+961 1 450 219

Summary of Role and Services

The design, milling, packing & dispatching of flour, semolina, premixes, and middling in plastic and paper bags.

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

Yes

Drainage

Good

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Number of Ventilators (screened)

10

Electricity Load (KVA)

1000 kva

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

750-750-350 KVA

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Bega

1985

1985

good

Alapala

2008

2008

good

 

Maintenance

Duration

24h/7day

Type of Maintenance

preventive

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Available

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

3

n/a

n/a

Bag Cleaning Plant

No

-

-

 

Moisture Tester

Yes

2

yes

n/a

De-stoning Plant

Yes

1

yes

n/a

Metal Extractor

Yes

1

yes

n/a

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

5

Number of Full Time Labourers

45

 

Weighbridge

Number

 

Capacity (MT)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

100

12

n/a

Within Compound

     

 

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Wheat Mill

57

35

28

Building – Maize Mill

35

22

4

Walls

concrete

Roof

2

Floor

7 florrs and 1 basement

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No 

Signs of Rodent Activity

No 

No 

Signs of Birds Entry 

No 

No 

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No 

No 

Signs of Moisture 

No 

No 

Adjacent Vegetation

Yes

n/a

Cleanliness

Good

Good

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes 

Frequency

Yearly

Contracted

Done by a local company 

Spraying 

Yes

Frequency

Yearly

Contracted

Done by a local company 

Rodenticides 

n/a

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a 

Rodent Trapping

n/a 

Frequency

n/a

Contracted

n/a 

 

Security 

Security

fair

Compound

Fenced

Other Comments

 

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

7 km

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

10 min

Road Condition to Mill

average

Road Limitations (if any)

Maximum Width  60 m and Max. Tonnage:None

Rail Connections

No

On the Railway From

 

To

 

Other Comments

 

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Monthly Activity (MT)

Wheat

200

3000

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Flour – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

4500

450

Outside the Compound

50000

 

 

Capacity to Blend

yes

 

Loading & Discharge Rates

 

 

Transport Capacity at Mill

100 mts / hour

 

Additional Notes

 

 

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