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Colorado Mill Equipment Colorado Mill Equipment manufactures high-quality, Made-in-the-USA pellet mills, hammermills, coolers, and screeners.

We offer durable, cost-effective solutions to help businesses improve production efficiency and performance. At Colorado Mill Equipment, we provide durable, Made-in-the-USA milling and pelleting solutions for a wide range of industries, including agriculture, feed, biomass, wood processing, hemp, recycling, and more. Whether you need pellet mills, hammermills, or screening equipment, our reliable solutions and expert support help businesses of all sizes improve efficiency and output.

Every finished pellet starts with a series of carefully managed steps.From grinding and conditioning to pelleting, cooli...
10/26/2026

Every finished pellet starts with a series of carefully managed steps.

From grinding and conditioning to pelleting, cooling, and screening, each stage influences the quality of the final product. Achieving that result isn't easy and it takes a system with minimal friction to create the best product. Understanding the complete process helps identify opportunities to improve consistency and efficiency.

When you're evaluating industrial equipment, there's more to consider than the machine itself. Choosing equipment that's...
10/19/2026

When you're evaluating industrial equipment, there's more to consider than the machine itself. Choosing equipment that's designed, built, and supported in the USA can offer practical advantages throughout the life of your equipment, including:

âś… More direct communication with the people who design and build your equipment

âś… Faster access to replacement parts and technical support

âś… Easier collaboration when you're planning upgrades or expanding production

âś…Ongoing local support from a team that understands your equipment, application, and needs

That direct connection to the people behind your equipment can make it easier to get answers, access support, and plan for what comes next.

When production falls short of expectations, the pellet mill often gets the blame. But it’s only one part of a much larg...
10/12/2026

When production falls short of expectations, the pellet mill often gets the blame. But it’s only one part of a much larger process.

Grinding, mixing, cooling, screening, and material flow can all affect throughput and pellet quality. One bottleneck can slow the entire line, even when the mill has capacity to spare.

Improving production means looking at how the whole system works together, not just one machine.

Every material runs a little differently, so testing does matter. CME has a complete testing lab for grinding, screening...
10/05/2026

Every material runs a little differently, so testing does matter.

CME has a complete testing lab for grinding, screening, pelleting, and cooling, allowing our team to see how a material performs through different stages of the process.

We evaluate flow, throughput, pellet quality, fines, moisture, and other key factors. Testing also provides insight into which change parts may be needed to achieve the desired end result. It’s about more than making sure the machine runs.

Testing gives us the information needed to recommend equipment and configurations based on how the material actually performs.

Increasing production isn't only about producing more material. It's also about making sure the rest of your process can...
09/28/2026

Increasing production isn't only about producing more material. It's also about making sure the rest of your process can keep up.

As throughput increases, material handling, cooling, screening, storage, and other parts of the production line may need to handle more volume as well.

Planning for those changes early can help producers make more informed equipment decisions and build capacity where it's actually needed.

When you're planning for growth, CME can help you understand how increased production may affect the rest of your operation.

Machine specifications don't tell you everything about how equipment will perform over time.Motors, bearings, gear drive...
09/21/2026

Machine specifications don't tell you everything about how equipment will perform over time.

Motors, bearings, gear drives, and other core components can affect reliability, maintenance needs, and long-term operating costs.

That's why component selection matters when evaluating equipment. CME uses proven components from manufacturers such as Dodge, WEG, and Boston Gear based on the demands of the application.

Looking beyond the specifications can give you a better understanding of what you're investing in.

For bedding producers, pelleting can add value beyond changing the form of the material.Pelletizing creates a dense, uni...
09/14/2026

For bedding producers, pelleting can add value beyond changing the form of the material.

Pelletizing creates a dense, uniform product that can improve packaging, storage, and transportation efficiency. Consistency from batch to batch can also help maintain product quality throughout distribution.

As pelletized bedding gains attention across equine and livestock markets, it may provide producers with another value-added product to consider.

At Colorado Mill Equipment, we're proud of the people who design, fabricate, assemble, operate, and maintain the equipme...
09/07/2026

At Colorado Mill Equipment, we're proud of the people who design, fabricate, assemble, operate, and maintain the equipment our industries depend on every day.

From the shop floor to farms, feed mills, processing plants, and production facilities across the country, skilled work is behind every product made and every operation kept running.

To our team, our customers, and everyone who takes pride in a job done well, thank you for the work you put in.

In observance of Labor Day, CME will be closed Monday, September 7. Our offices will reopen Tuesday, September 8.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Colorado Mill Equipment!

Cooling is one of the most important steps in pellet production.Pellets leave the mill hot and with excess moisture. Bef...
08/31/2026

Cooling is one of the most important steps in pellet production.

Pellets leave the mill hot and with excess moisture. Before they can be screened, stored, or packaged, they need to cool properly. Without adequate cooling, pellets can be more susceptible to breakdown and excess fines.

CME Millennium Series Pellet Coolers use controlled airflow to reduce pellet temperature and moisture, helping support pellet durability and consistent finished product quality.

Sustainability can also mean getting more value from the resources your operation already has.Spent grain, agricultural ...
08/24/2026

Sustainability can also mean getting more value from the resources your operation already has.

Spent grain, agricultural byproducts, wood waste, and other biomass materials don't always have to end as waste. Grinding and pelleting can turn suitable byproducts into dense, consistent products that are easier to store, transport, and put to another use.

That can mean less material going to waste, more efficient handling, and new value from resources you're already producing.

For many operations, sustainability starts with finding a better use for what's already there.

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1610 Fry Avenue
Canon City, CO
81212

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