As the preferred partner to manufacturers across a range of industries, CPS toll processing expertise is sought after and respected. Our team often fields questions about toll processing methods, benefits, and opportunities.
We enjoy discussing what we do because our toll processing experience is matched only by our passion for it. To that end, the CPS team gathered the top five toll processing FAQs and are sharing their insights here.
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Leveraging toll processing experience is the short answer to this question, but it’s incomplete. Choosing to partner with a toll processor that offers end-to-end solutions (referred to as a “full-service toll processor”) gives your business decided cost and competitive advantages, including:
Toll processing is versatile, and it’s a common practice many diverse markets such as:
This list is a great representation of the industries that most frequently use toll processing services, but it isn’t inclusive. It’s best to check with your toll processor to ensure they have the requisite experience and capabilities for your market.
With decades of experience as a custom toll processor, we’ve worked with thousands of raw materials so chances are pretty good that CPS has encountered yours.
If we have successfully processed your material in the past, we’re able to consult our previous process documentation to discern a logical starting point. If not, CPS delves into research.
Starting with a Global Harmonized System (GHA) compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on the material in question, the CPS technical team documents key technical insights such as initial particle size, bulk density, moisture content, combustibility, allergen information, and more.
Collaboration with your team helps discern material properties, particle size goals, and any potential challenges. From there, equipment trials including small-scale feasibility testing and larger-scale pilot runs are performed to align materials, equipment, and the most efficient processing approach.
In-house toll processing is any company’s prerogative, provided you have the appropriate equipment, staffing, capacity, and time to execute the project. However, it’s prudent to proceed with caution.
Without the guidance and expertise of a toll processing partner, you could be sacrificing:
The CPS team is happy to discuss any questions you may have about toll processing and it’s easy to reach them using our contact info.
We also have an online resource library that provides anytime access to comprehensive downloads, including:
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