Western States is proud to have been a leading manufacturer of continuous centrifuges for the sugar industry for over 100 years. In that time, machine efficiency and “best in class” standards have risen alongside consumer demand. Western States exceeds these standards and shares best practices for optimizing sugar production from continuous centrifuges. Western States is … Read more

Typically, when a person thinks of customer service, the manufacturing industry probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Although manufacturing companies have focused solely on the product and its fabrication, it’s becoming increasingly important to put the spotlight on customer satisfaction “as a new performance driver”.  Did you know that acquiring a new … Read more

What is a Botanical Extraction Machine within the Cannabis Industry? A botanical extraction machine, or centrifuge, is a piece of ethanol extraction equipment utilized heavily in the first step of the ethanol cannabinoid extraction process. After the separation of the plant material, the cannabinoids, terpenes, and ethanol must be removed and filtered out. In a … Read more

What is Cannabis Extraction Cannabis extraction is the process of removing cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, and Terpenes from cannabis plants. These cannabinoids are refined to produce a wide range of cannabis and THC products for medical and recreational use. With a projected market size of $22 Billion, cannabis stands to be one of the … Read more

An unassuming pile of sugar has a deep and storied history behind it. From its origins, as sugar cane chewed for its sweetness in 8000 BCE Papua New Guinea to its more modern applications as a refined sweetener, sugar has made an impact on the global trade and lifestyles since the very beginning. Sugar has a history … Read more

Western States Machine Company would like to take the time to commend Ángel Proaño, our Director of Sales and Marketing, for his interview with The Business Year. His input on the cannabis industry, one of the fastest-growing markets, was insightful and well-grounded in Western States’ mission moving forward.  Read all about Ángel’s comments on Western … Read more

From Mai Tais to Mojitos, nothing transports you to the tropics quicker than a rum cocktail. Many people can list off their favorite rum-based beverages, but only a few can cite its history, or have any idea of the journey their rum has been on to find itself in their refreshment. History of Rum in … Read more

“THOSE SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS IN THE SUPPLY CHAINS, THIS HAS BEEN BUILDING FOR YEARS,” SAID STEVE DOWSE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS AT FOURKITES. “THE PANDEMIC HAS REALLY JUST HIGHLIGHTED THE FRAGILITY OF OUR SUPPLY CHAINS.” The global supply chain crisis is behind everything from out-of-stock plastic to-go cups at your local coffee … Read more

THE ROBERTS® G-16 LINC BATCH CENTRIFUGAL: WHY IT’S TIME TO UPGRADE FROM THE G-8 THE SUGAR INDUSTRY WILL LOVE OUR NEW BATCH CENTRIFUGAL FOR PROCESSING ALL GRADES OF SUGAR The G-8 Style Batch Centrifugal was originally introduced in the 1940’s and has performed very well for our customers over the years. Our records show that … Read more