Fermentation Support and Services

Routine and Emergency fermentation support 24/7 (1-859-402-0251)

Our industry unique R2 process (Rapid Response) offers immediate to on-site support within hours to start solving problems and increasing profits through minimal downtime and yield loss.

Whether you have a simple question about fermentation, want to get our opinion about a recent observation, or have a major fermentation-related emergency Ferm Solutions can help.

• We specialize in solving fermentation issues requiring outside lab and technical support and use information from involvement with fermentation problems from ethanol plants around the world to help you get the answers you need fast.
• We offer Routine Services that involve plant visits, sample collection on scheduled intervals and in depth analysis reporting that helps lab personnel, plant operators and maintenance optimize performance.
• We work extensively with existing plants, start-ups, and expansions and have in depth knowledge and experience with all major stages of fermentation and how to help identify problem areas.
• Many scenarios can be managed through simple phone consultation, but we are also available to make observations and recommendations on site.
• This service is offered free to our valued yeast and antibiotic customers and otherwise on a consultation basis.

Talk directly to our fermentation experts and get the answers you need! 1-859-402-0251

Mash Analysis

Most fuel ethanol plants have analytical capabilities such as HPLC to analyze their fermentation mash and monitor production kinetics. Identifying and subsequently solving fermentation problems sometimes requires a more in-depth look at the microbiological and biochemical profiles of the mash.

• We offer complete mash analysis including isolation, enumeration and identification of contaminating bacteria and generation of antibiotic susceptibility profiles helpful for identifying the source of contamination and the best options for resolution.
• We offer DDGS testing and routine profiling for our partnership customers.
• We offer routine sample pick up programs and provide full fermentation analysis reports
• We can also identify and resolve non-bacterial problems affecting fermentation.

Fermentation Training and Continuing Education

Continuing education is an important part of our relationship with customers.  A successful operation starts with the most important asset "People".  We offer intensive training seminars on a wide variety of fermentation topics. In depth training is available for new start-ups or existing plants helps our customers to make the most informed decisions increasing fermentation efficiency.

If there is a particular fermentation-related topic you are interested in learning more about let us know and we can schedule a meeting at your facility or arrange a meeting and/ or training at our research facilities.

• Operator training
  • General or in depth overview of fermentation focusing on microbiology and biochemistry
  • What is yeast and how is it different from bacteria?
  • Comparison of yeasts used for fuel ethanol production
  • Yeast propagation
  • Feedstocks used for ethanol production
  • Recommendations on nutrient addition
  • Optimizing fermentation
  • Trouble shooting tips
• Lab training
  • Optimizing yeast Propagation and fermentation
  • Interpreting HPLC and other useful data
  • Bacterial contamination
  • Kinds of bacteria affecting fermentation
  • Options for bacterial control and prevention
  • Antimicrobial modes of action
  • Commonly used antimicrobials and concerns for fuel ethanol applications
  • Spectrum of activity of commonly used antimicrobials
  • Dosing antibiotics during propagation and fermentation
  • Problem solving in fermentation
  • Lab scale fermentations for addressing fermentation-related hypotheses
• Seminars on request (you pick the topic)
  • Yeast Propagation
  • Antibiotic Applications
  • Problem solving fermentation (with exclusive industry case studies)

Global Solutions Network

Ferm Solutions has established a global network of academic and industrial affiliations that serve as an invaluable part of our solutions strategy. These external resources are a great supplement to our outstanding in-house capabilities and also serve as partners in different research projects.

Contact Ferm Solutions today to schedule a seminar at your plant describing the benefits and applications of our FermPro yeasts and FermGuard antimicrobials.

In addition we offer educational seminars on how to minimize antibiotic use while optimizing fermentation!

Ferm Solutions is Your Full Service Fermentation Products and Services Provider!!