Company Name: Sunrise Cooperative
Location: South Charleston, Ohio
Upgrade: Automated liquid loadout system with MicroMotion metering and real-time billing integration
“We know that we are dispensing exactly what it says is dispensed… it brings assurance to the grower that they got exactly what they paid for.”
— Joe Olinger, Branch Manager, Sunrise Cooperative
As Sunrise Cooperative expanded its agronomy services, the team needed a system that would enable greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Maintaining precise application rates, improving loadout speed, and streamlining billing processes were all critical to delivering high-quality service to growers. The operation also required a solution that could adapt to evolving industry demands and increased service expectations.
To meet these goals, Sunrise Cooperative needed a system that could improve accuracy, accelerate operations, and simplify business processes across the facility.
Sunrise Cooperative selected Kahler Automation because of its deep experience in the agriculture industry and its ability to deliver tailored solutions.
Kahler’s understanding of agronomy operations and evolving industry standards made them a strong partner for implementing a system that could meet both current needs and future growth.
The platform's flexibility enabled Sunrise to build a system aligned with its specific operational goals.
Since implementing Kahler Automation, Sunrise Cooperative has seen significant improvements across multiple areas of its operation.
Loadout efficiency has increased, allowing trucks to be filled more quickly and keeping product moving smoothly from the facility to the field. This has improved both internal productivity and the overall customer experience.
Accuracy has also improved substantially. Using MicroMotion meters and weighing systems, the operation can precisely measure and track product usage, ensuring customers receive exactly what is intended for each application.
In addition, the system has streamlined billing processes. With real-time integration, Sunrise Cooperative can generate invoices immediately, reducing the workload on administrative teams and improving financial efficiency.
Kahler Automation provides flexible training options that support Sunrise Cooperative’s team across multiple locations.
Whether conducted on-site, virtually, or at other facilities, training is accessible and adaptable to the team’s needs. Combined with responsive support, this ensures the system continues to operate effectively as the business grows.