Introduction

In the high‑volume flour‑packing industry, efficient bag‑closing (or bag‑stitching) is a critical step: delays, faulty seams or machine downtime can cost time, money and reputation. That’s why Dangote Flour Mills partnered with Ovara Konstant Ltd—an indigenous leader in the supply, servicing, and maintenance of industrial stitching machines and consumables for the milling and allied industries.

The Challenge at Dangote Flour Mills

Dangote Flour Mills was facing:

• High downtime when their bag‑closing machines malfunctioned at key packing shifts.
• Poor seam quality on their sacks (leading to product loss/spillage, customer complaints).
• Delays in sourcing genuine consumables (thread, needles, spares) which slowed production.
• Lack of a local partner capable of rapid service and full‑machine support on stitching machines.

The Ovara Konstant Solution

Ovara Konstant Ltd stepped in with a comprehensive solution:

• Supplied industry‑leading bag‑closing stitching machines (brands such as Union Special from Germany, and Newlong from Japan). ovarakonstant.com.ng+2Nairaland+2
• Provided genuine spares and consumables: 100% cotton threads, needles, machine parts, all stocked locally in Lagos for fast turnaround. ovarakonstant.com.ng+1
• Offered regular maintenance & skilled technical support so machines stay up and running with minimal disruption. ovarakonstant.com.ng+1
• Provided training and best‑practice advice on stitching machine operation, maintenance routines and quality assurance to ensure the stitches on the sacks meet Dangote’s standards.

The Results & Benefits

Thanks to this collaboration, Dangote Flour Mills observed a number of benefits:

• Reduced downtime: Machines serviced locally with ready parts = fewer stoppages.
• Improved seam quality: Fewer bag failures/spills → lower waste.
• Faster turnaround on spares: Local stock of consumables meant no long import delays.
• Cost savings: Less machine replacement, less waste, less labour lost to faults.
• Better supply chain reliability: Dangote can trust that their bag‑closing operation will keep pace with their production volume.

Why This Matters in the Milling Industry

In a mill like Dangote, packing produces thousands of sacks per shift. One machine stuck or one weak seam can ripple through production. By focusing on the bag‑closing segment—which is often overlooked—Ovara Konstant ensures the last link in the value chain is strong. For milling companies: investing in proper stitching machines + maintenance = direct profits, not just cost.

How You Can Benefit

If your milling or packaging facility uses bag‑closing machines:

• Choose premium standards: use machines from brands that handle high throughput (e.g., Union Special, Newlong) like Ovara Konstant supplies.
• Maintain local spares stock: Ovara Konstant keeps nylon sieves, threads, needles, machine spares. ovarakonstant.com.ng+1
• Schedule regular servicing and machine check‑ups to avoid unplanned downtime.
• Train your operators: ensure correct machine settings, correct thread tension, correct bag feed to avoid stitch skips or ruptures.
• Monitor the bag stitching quality: frequent bag failures cost not only the product but also cause delays, re‑work, customer dissatisfaction.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Ovara Konstant Ltd and Dangote Flour Mills Ltd shows how focusing on an often‑undervalued part of the production chain—the bag closing machine—can lead to measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and cost‑savings. If you’re in the milling or packaging business in Nigeria or West Africa, aligning with a partner like Ovara Konstant ensures your packing line doesn’t become the bottleneck.

👉 For more information or to upgrade your bag‑closing machines, contact Ovara Konstant Ltd today and experience improved stitching performance, fewer stoppages, and better product integrity.