Client: Prairie Wind Milling
Industry: Agriculture
Location: Near Oyen, Alberta
Project Type: Turnkey Design-Build: Seed Cleaning Facility with Mid-Level Automation
Scope: Electrical Design | Fabrication | Automation | Commissioning
Bringing a Modern Seed Cleaning Vision to Life
Prairie Wind Milling approached Current Group with a clear vision: to build a state-of-the-art seed cleaning facility that would enhance capacity, streamline operations, and support long-term growth. While their initial request focused on electrical infrastructure, our team identified an opportunity to deliver greater value through a comprehensive design-build approach that incorporated seed cleaning plant automation as part of a fully integrated solution.
Recognizing the advantages of a fully integrated approach, Prairie Wind Milling partnered with Current Group to bring their new facility to life, trusting our expertise to manage every stage, from concept and engineering to installation and commissioning.
Turning a Motor List Into a Fully Engineered Facility
The project began with Prairie Wind Milling providing a motor list and bill of materials. Using these as a foundation, Current Group developed a custom electrical design-build package tailored to their operational needs and scalability goals.
This custom-engineered package ensured the facility could support advanced ag plant automation systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and long-term scalability.
Key components included:
- Custom electrical design and layout for a streamlined, future-ready operation
- Integration of premium Cimbria seed processing equipment for consistent, high-quality performance
- Full motor control center (MCC) design and fabrication, engineered for reliability and ease of maintenance
- Custom touchscreen-based mid-level automation system for seamless process control
- Complete programming, commissioning, and optimization of automated control systems
This end-to-end solution combined efficiency, flexibility, and precision, ensuring the plant could deliver consistent throughput while remaining adaptable for future expansion.
Integrated Design-Build Delivery for Maximum Efficiency
As a fully integrated electrical and automation partner, Current Group delivered a turnkey solution built around collaboration, compliance, and performance.
| Project Phase | What We Delivered |
|---|---|
| Design | Engineered every system detail to maximize efficiency and allow for scalable future growth. |
| Build | Executed precise installation and wiring in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code standards. |
| Automate | Implemented a responsive mid-level automation platform to improve consistency and reduce manual intervention. |
| Commission | Conducted full system testing and optimization, handing over an operator-friendly facility controlled entirely from a central touchscreen interface. |
This streamlined process minimized downtime, simplified communication, and ensured that each phase aligned with the client’s production goals.
A High-Performance, Scalable Seed Cleaning Facility
The completed facility represents a major advancement in Prairie Wind Milling’s production capability, operational control, and overall seed cleaning plant automation performance. The plant now handles significant throughput with precision and reliability while providing operators with an intuitive automation interface for simplified monitoring and adjustment.
By managing every phase, from design to installation and commissioning, Current Group ensured seamless system integration and long-term scalability. The result is a high-efficiency facility that combines advanced performance, reliable operation, and a flexible foundation for future growth in Western Canada’s agricultural industry.
Powering Growth in Western Canada’s Agricultural Sector
This project demonstrates how integrated electrical design and advanced ag plant automation systems can transform agricultural operations. Current Group’s design-build expertise delivered Prairie Wind Milling a complete solution that reduced complexity, enhanced reliability, and future-proofed their investment.
Ready to take your facility to the next level? Explore how Current Group supports agricultural operations with advanced electrical and automation solutions. Visit our Grain, Seed & Fertilizer Handling service page to learn more about the systems that keep producers moving forward.
Looking to modernize your agricultural facility? Contact Current Group to learn how our electrical and automation solutions can power efficiency, safety, and scalability in your operation.
