Flottweg to Showcase Advanced Centrifuge Solutions for Ethanol Production at FEW 2026

Separation technology leader highlights decanter, Sedicanter® and Tricanter® systems designed to optimize ethanol processing and recover high-value coproducts

Flottweg will present its advanced centrifuge technology for ethanol production and coproduct recovery at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) 2026, taking place June 2-4, 2026, at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, MO. Attendees can meet with Flottweg experts at Booth #933 to learn how modern separation technology supports higher yields, improved process stability, and enhanced resource recovery in ethanol plants.
 

As ethanol producers continue to pursue operational efficiency while navigating fluctuating feedstock costs and evolving sustainability goals, separation technology plays an increasingly important role across the production process. Flottweg’s centrifuge systems are engineered to deliver reliable solids separation, optimize process streams, and enable producers to recover valuable coproducts that can strengthen plant economics.

At FEW 2026, Flottweg will highlight a range of technologies designed specifically for ethanol processing, including whole stillage decanter centrifuges, Sedicanters®, and Tricanters®. These systems support a variety of separation tasks within ethanol production, helping plants manage complex process streams while maintaining consistent performance.
 

Whole stillage decanter centrifuges are widely used to separate suspended solids after fermentation and distillation. Efficient separation at this stage improves downstream processing and contributes to the overall efficiency of the plant.
Flottweg’s Sedicanter® technology is designed to handle streams that contain both high solids content and fine particles. This capability allows ethanol producers to achieve reliable clarification while maintaining stable operations in challenging process conditions.
The Tricanter®, a three-phase decanter centrifuge, enables simultaneous separation of solids and two immiscible liquid phases. This technology can be used to recover valuable components from process streams that would otherwise be difficult to separate using conventional equipment.
Together, these centrifuge solutions help ethanol producers maximize resource utilization, recover high-value coproducts, and improve overall plant performance.
 

Ethanol continues to play a critical role in renewable energy strategies around the world. While corn remains the dominant feedstock in the United States, ethanol is produced globally from a wide variety of biomass sources including sorghum (milo), wheat, barley, rice, cassava, and other agricultural crops. Advances in process technology are helping producers increase yields and extract additional value from these feedstocks.
 

Modern ethanol plants are increasingly focused on optimizing every stage of production—from fermentation and distillation to coproduct recovery. Separation technology is central to these efforts, providing the precision and reliability needed to manage complex mixtures and continuously changing process conditions.

The Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) is the largest ethanol conference and trade show in the world, attracting more than 2,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors each year. The event brings together producers, technology providers, engineers, and industry experts to discuss the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of ethanol production. 

Visitors to the Flottweg booth will have the opportunity to discuss their separation challenges with experienced application specialists and learn how centrifuge technology can help optimize plant operations and enhance coproduct recovery.

FLOTTWEG MEDIA CONTACT:

Daniel Lakovic   
Business Development Manager
Flottweg USA  
10700 Toebben Drive
Independence, KY  41051 USA
Mobile: +1 (937) 554-2660
E-Mail: dlakovic@flottweg.net