If you’re in the early stages of your project, we recommend you read the article : “What makes the Astrié invention so unique?“
Who is the Moulin Astrié designed for?
The Astrié mill is designed for all professionals wishing to become independent in the transformation of their seeds into flour:
- Cereal makers
- Bakers
- Peasant bakers
- Pizza makers
- The milling community
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How do I choose my Astrié Mill manufacturer?
There are some criteria that will make perfect sense to you:
- manufacturing lead times
- your relationship with the manufacturer
- your mill’s compliance with hygiene standards
- compliance with your mill’s safety standards
- the price
In addition to these criteria, you should also consider :
- total respect for the Astrié invention
- the origin of the granite (Sidobre) for the millstones
- your Astrié Mill manufacturer’s involvement in the farming world
- your manufacturer’s experience in the field
What does Astréïa do that no-one else is offering?
The Astréia team is made up of experts from different fields, which means we can support you not only in your project (upstream), with our quality product, but also downstream (what you can do best if you are well equipped).
- Jean-Marie is the founder, as well as being a cereal grower and farmer-baker.
- We have experience based on the field
- Philippe comes from industry, he is co-director and brings a precise technical vision.
- We bring you a global vision (upstream, development, downstream)
- We are a company committed to our employees
We believe it is vital to be consistent in the way we run our business: we work for the autonomy of our farmers and our employees. To grow, to trust, to develop, to help, to support – this is the mission of our company, both internally and with our customers.
To find out more, read the article : “What sets Astréia apart from other Astrié mills”
Who provides after-sales service for my Astrié Mill?
After-sales service is provided by Astréia following the sale of your Astrié mill.
Your mill is guaranteed parts and labour for 1 year.
Who made my Moulin?
At Astréïa, we believe it is vital that each of our employees knows how to design, build and design an Astréïa Mill from A to Z. This enables them to understand how it works, and to take part in setting it up and ensuring it runs smoothly. So we train our workers to build your mill from start to finish.
Your mill is signed for by the craftsman who made it from A to Z.
There is no fragmentation of tasks or assembly-line work.
Where is my Astréia mill made?
Our workshop is located in the Ain (01) at Saint Denis les Bourg in the Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne region. Our products are made entirely in France, in our workshop, which you can visit on our website or in person:
Who cleans and maintains the grinding wheels?
Cleaning grinding wheels
It is simply done every day with water on the grindstones. Note that the sieving machine cannot be washed as it is made of wood.
Wondering how to make gluten-free flour with your Astrié mill? Follow the guide here: “How to make gluten-free flour using the same Astrié mill as for conventional flour”
Maintenance of grinding wheels
The millstones need to be dressed (depending on the quantity of flour you are going to produce). To do this, we maintain the millstones of your Astrié Mill to ensure optimum yield and flour.
How can I learn how to use the Moulin?
Each mill is given to its owner in exchange for training (completely free of charge) in how to use it.
During this training, we cover the key points:
- testing the mill with your cereals
- Mill settings to suit your objectives
- practical advice on setting up the mill on your farm, bakery, etc.
- cleaning the millstones
- complete dismantling of the mill
- practical advice on flour
- practical advice on seed storage
- answers to all your questions
We take all the time you need to get up and running quickly and efficiently when you return home. We believe that training you is fundamental to the success of your project.
