Gothenburg, NE Frito-Lay Plant Installs Grain Cleaners to Prevent Explosion

A new $4 million system cleans corn before going into dryers


The ignition of bee’s wings and dust that caused a fire at Frito-Lay a year and half ago has ramifications today.

Gothenburg’s plant manager Scott Bartels said rebuilding one of three dryers, where the explosion occurred, was completed a year ago.

But to insure a better quality and safer product, plus safety for employees, the company is installing a $4 million system that cleans corn before it goes into dryers.

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