Success Stories

Real projects;
solutions that work

At Plana Machinery we transform liquid management with efficient and sustainable solutions. We present a selection of real projects that show how we have helped clients in the agricultural, livestock and industrial sectors overcome technical challenges and optimise processes. Get inspired and discover how we can also be the driving force of innovation in your business.

Success Case 01 · Agitation

Plana Agitator for Pond Homogenisation

Transformation of a pond with sludge issues into a fluid and fully operational system.

Situation: The farm accumulated sediments at the bottom of the pond, making pumping difficult and reducing efficiency in slurry application as fertiliser.

Solution: Installation of a mast and a submersible agitator adapted to the pond capacity.

Benefits: Homogeneous slurry, no bottom deposits, easier pumping and better nutrient utilisation.

Project Specifications

Applied Solution	Custom mast + submersible agitator
Main Objective	Sediment removal
Pond Type	Standard high-capacity pond

Success Case 02 · Solid-Liquid Separation

Complete Separation Plant (BAT-19)

Reduction of nitrogen load and valorisation of solid slurry through composting.

Situation: The farm generated large volumes of slurry with high solid content, insufficient land to absorb nitrogen and risk of environmental non-compliance.

Solution: Separation plant with EMBAT 12 pre-filter, TERRAL 15 separator and agitation system, sending the solid fraction to composting facilities.

Benefits: ~20% nitrogen reduction in the liquid fraction, valorisation of solids and full compliance with BAT-19 regulations.

Technical Performance

Main Equipment	EMBAT 12 + TERRAL 15
N Reduction	~20% (Liquid fraction)
Regulation	Full BAT-19 Compliance

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Success Case 03 · Custom Engineering

Platform with Agitator in Sloped Lagoon

Situation: The client needed a custom agitator for a sloped lagoon, taking advantage of the empty window period.

Solution: Fast design and manufacturing of the pillar and platform in two phases, with drawings for autonomous assembly.

Benefits: Fully operational lagoon in about one month, with a tailored solution and no solid accumulation issues.

Success Case 04 · Emergency Service

Urgent Intervention in Lagoon Filling Pipe

Technical resolution and manufacturing in under 24 hours to prevent an imminent shutdown.

Situation: Breakage of the filling pipe during peak season, with a full lagoon and urgent need for emptying.

Solution: In under 24 hours: analysis, design and installation of a new adapted filling pipe.

Benefits: Operations resumed the next day, with no interruptions or risks from accumulation.

Success Case 05 · Loading & Unloading Pipes

Filling System with Funnel to Speed Up Tank Loading

A tailor-made solution that eliminates manual tasks and optimises every tractor operation.

Situation: The client needed to empty the lagoon, but the process was very manual, time-consuming and did not allow full emptying.

Solution: For both sloped and concrete lagoons, Plana Machinery designs a larger-diameter system to speed up tank emptying without leaving the tractor. A fully custom solution.

Benefits: Faster operation, less manual effort and the ability to fully empty the lagoon in each cycle.