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Mai - 2014
Week 4
1

Ventomatic extends bagging capabilities through closer partner cooperation26.05.2014

FLSmidth Ventomatic, Valbrembo, Italy, one of the world's leading suppliers of complete plants and individual machines for packaging of cement and building materials, has strengthened its position in minerals and chemical industries through consolidation of its partnerships with two Italian bagging systems manufacturers: Imeco® of Cremona and Rimini-based Italmeccanica.
2

Precision weighing helps to cut beer tax26.05.2014

Precia-Molen UK recently supplied an upgraded weighing system to Marston’s, a West Midlands brewery which wished to ensure that it minimised its beer duty by claiming a refund on the ‘dregs’ from returned kegs and casks.
3

Particle size and shape analysis with dual camera technology26.05.2014

Retsch Technology has introduced the CAMSIZER P4, the latest version of the established CAMSIZER system for the determination of particle size and particle shape by means of dynamic image analysis.
4

EFIBCA meeting on the eve of interpack26.05.2014

The European Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (EFIBCA) held its first Dinner Reception on 7th May at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Düsseldorf, Germany.
5

Bulk solids research facility to form part of Kansas State University26.05.2014

Kansas State University is planning a new $3.5 million, 13,000ft² facility in Salina, KS, that will benefit companies which design and utilise systems for bulk solids.
Week 3
1

New advances in sieve calibration19.05.2014

Dr Graham Rideal, CEO of UK-based calibration standards company Whitehouse Scientific, gave a presentation on the topic of ‘Calibrating test sieve apertures’ at the 7th World Congress for Particle Technology (WCPT 7).
2

Rotary blowers now available with Sigma Control 219.05.2014

Kaeser Kompressoren has completed its blower product portfolio with the introduction of the BBC and FBC series.
3

Bin activator for problematic materials19.05.2014

Spiroflow has begun marketing internationally a novel bin activator designed and manufactured by its US sister company Spiroflow Systems.
4

First FIBC made from PET tape fabric19.05.2014

At interpack earlier this month Starlinger and SABIC together exhibited a flexible intermediate bulk container made from PET tape fabric.
5

Loss-in-weight flexible screw conveyor19.05.2014

Hapman has introduced a novel flexible screw conveyor that allows for batching of material within +/-0.45kg or less of set point.
Week 2
1

Demo model of dust collector12.05.2014

Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) has developed a new miniature model of its Farr Gold Series® dust and fume collector which provides a compact way to transport, display and demonstrate its key features.
2

Powder and bulk solids engineering firm expands head office12.05.2014

Global bulk material engineering specialist Jenike & Johanson conducted a ground-breaking ceremony for its head office expansion.
3

World’s most popular IBC sets new standards12.05.2014

Schütz unveiled further improvements to its Ecobulk MX intermediate bulk container at interpack 2014.
4

Laboratory mixer now available with touchscreen panel12.05.2014

Gebr. Lödige Maschinenbau has introduced control by touchscreen panel as a replacement to conventional pushbuttons for its L-series of ploughshare laboratory mixers.
5

New CEO joins Schenck Process12.05.2014

Schenck Process, a global leader in industrial measuring technologies, has appointed Andreas Evertz chief executive officer with effect from 5th May.
Week 1
1

Cost-saving flameless explosion venting protection at Nestlé pilot plant05.05.2014

REMBE GmbH Safety+Control recently installed a Q-Rohr-3 passive dust explosion protection system at the new Orbe, Switzerland, pilot plant of Nestlé.
2

Felleskjopet feed plant invests in advanced automatio05.05.2014

KSE Process Technology recently supplied a PROMAS ST factory automation system to one of the feed mills of Norwegian agricultural cooperative Felleskjopet.
3

Mixer offers fully extractable rotor shafts05.05.2014

MIX srl has developed a new range of industrial mixers equipped with fully extractable rotor shaft.
4

FIBC filler has cone densification table05.05.2014

Spiroflow has introduced the Cone Table Elite (CTE) bulk bag filler, adding to its extensive range of this type of equipment and following the acquisition last year of the assets of Canadian manufacturer Control & Metering.
5

SOLIDS Dortmund looks like being best yet05.05.2014

SOLIDS Dortmund 2014 (better known at SCHÜTTGUT in German-speaking countries), which takes place 21-22 May, will be the most important business and information platform for powder and bulk solids technologies this spring in Germany.
April - 2014
Week 4
1

FIBC-focused dinner reception28.04.2014

The European Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (EFIBCA) will hold its first dinner reception in Düsseldorf on 7 May 2014.
2

New manager for Kason’s fluid bed line28.04.2014

James Schak has been named product manager of fluid bed processing equipment at Kason’s US headquarters where he will oversee expansion and technical support of the company's line of Vibro-Bed circular vibratory fluid bed driers and coolers.
3

Ball mill for ultra-fine grinding28.04.2014

Retsch has introduced the Emax, an entirely new type of ball mill for high energy milling.
4

FIBCs discharged safely, hygienically and without residue28.04.2014

Dinnissen Process Technology has developed an innovative system for emptying FIBCs safely in a particle-free environment.
5

Weigh modules continuously monitor load cell performance28.04.2014

Mettler Toledo has launched its state-of-the-art SWB605 PowerMount™ weigh module
Week 3
1

Two types of chain conveyor on same stand at SOLIDS Dortmund21.04.2014

Hapman Europe will, for the first time, feature its tubular drag chain conveyors and en-masse drag conveyors on stand C18 at SOLIDS Dortmund next month.
2

High-capacity FFS line specifically designed for bagging plastics21.04.2014

Concetti has introduced the Forza 2600 form-fill-seal bagging system
3

Tubular mechanical conveyors offered as part of an integrated handling system21.04.2014

Flexicon Europe is now offering its FLEXI-DISC™ line of tubular cable conveyors for fragile materials
4

Norres opens North American plant, launches new antistatic hose ranges21.04.2014

Norres Schlauchtechnik, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is to locate its first North American plant in South Bend, IN,
5

Spain establishes national association for solids technology21.04.2014

TECHSOLIDS, the Spanish Association of Technology for Solids, has been constituted
Week 2
1

Extended warranty for loading chutes14.04.2014

Vortex has announced a 10 year warranty on its loading chute lifting cables applicable to standard and high volume systems.
2

Certified digitizer is suitable for trade applications14.04.2014

Penko Engineering has introduced a series of digitizers suitable for automatic and non-automatic weighing systems used for trade applications.
3

Romaco sells FrymaKoruma to ProXES14.04.2014

The Romaco Group is selling its stake in FrymaKoruma AG and FrymaKoruma GmbH to a new umbrella corporation within Deutsche Beteiligungs AG.
4

Rotary valves EHEDG-certified for dry cleaning: a world first14.04.2014

Coperion, as an extension to its range of type ZRD discharge valves and type ZXD blow-through valves, is now offering the food industry the first rotary valves in Hygienic PLUS versions to be certified in compliance with the criteria of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG), type ED.
5

Ploughshare mixers with increased capacity14.04.2014

WAMGROUP’s MAP® division has extended the capacity of its WBH and WAH batch and continuous ploughshare mixer series which now includes sizes of 20,000 and 25,000 litres.
Week 1
1

Screw feeders replace vibratory feeders at Kemira07.04.2014

Ajax Equipment has won a contract to supply four screw feeders to Kemira Chemicals, a leading manufacturer of water treatment products.
2

Third mobile de-duster for Saudi Arabia07.04.2014

pelletroneurope has recently delivered a third Mobile DeDuster® to Tasnee Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
3

Higher-pressure, higher-temperature slide gate07.04.2014

Vortex has introduced its new patented TPV slide gate valve.
4

Easier connections for modular pipework07.04.2014

Jacob Pipework Systems now includes counter-flanges as part of its product range.
5

IBC pallet offers enhanced corrosion resistance and strength07.04.2014

Mauser-Werke has launched a new pallet design for the MAUSER SM® series of intermediate bulk containers.
März - 2014
Week 4
1

Feeder controller gains ATEX certification31.03.2014

Gericke reports that its Easydos PRO feeder control unit has won approval for applications in explosive atmospheres containing combustible dust
2

Hygienic food-quality filter receiver24.03.2014

Coperion K-Tron is now offering the Sanitary Filter Receiver (SFR) which provides automatic separation of product material from the conveying air for vacuum and pressure conveying hygienic applications in batch and continuous processes.
3

An effective alternative to airlock feeders24.03.2014

Posi-flate will be exhibiting a double dump valve assembly at the forthcoming Powder Show in Rosemont, IL.
4

Change in leadership at Zeppelin group24.03.2014

At the beginning of the year the Zeppelin Group management board appointed Dieter Brücher as interim head of its plant engineering division Zeppelin Systems.
5

Patented technology reduces product degradation, pipeline wear and energy costs24.03.2014

Nol-Tec Europe reports that the latest version of its dense phase pneumatic conveying system uses air injectors, called Air Assist™, that are strategically located along the pipeline into which they inject air, causing regular slugs of product to be formed.
6

Plug diverter range extended24.03.2014

DMN-Westinghouse has introduced smaller sizes of its SPTD plug diverter, which has a single straight pipe and until very recently has been available in six sizes from 150mm up to 400mm.
7

Wireless options for weight and level measurement31.03.2014

Venture Measurement, part of Danaher Corporation, has introduced wireless technology to its Kistler-Morse® and Bindicator® brands, allowing users to eliminate hard wiring between units
8

High-containment valve for pharmaceutical applications31.03.2014

ChargePoint Technology, chose the occasion of Interphex 2014 which took place during March in New York to launch PharmaSafe® pro, the latest in its patented range of high-containment split valves
9

Blower features advanced rotary screw technology31.03.2014

Kaeser Kompressoren, has introduced the EBS series of high-efficiency rotary screw blowers featuring rotor profiles derived directly from the energy-saving Sigma profile which is used in the company’s rotary screw compressors
10

Mauser increases stake in Chinese IBC joint venture31.03.2014

Mauser Group, is increasing its shareholding in the Shanghai-based IBC joint venture, Fanshun Mauser Shanghai Packaging Co., Ltd.
Week 3
1

Positive pressure pneumatic conveying system loads rotomoulding plants17.03.2014

Fluid Airsystems has developed the patented EASY LOAD system designed to load moulds for the rotational moulding industry.
2

Triple-chain bucket elevator17.03.2014

Aumund Fördertechnik has developed the triple-chain bucket elevator AUMUND Type BW-T in response to market demand for greater conveying capacities.
3

Indonesian food manufacturer chooses NEUPULSE conveying17.03.2014

NEU International Process has introduced NEUPULSE, a new low-velocity dense phase positive pressure pneumatic conveying system which transfers product in plug flow mode
4

Kreisel acquires insolvent Schäffer-Verfahrenstechnik17.03.2014

Kreisel in mid-February purchased the business of Schäffer-Verfahrenstechnik, based in Thierhaupten near Augsburg, from regional insolvency practitioners.
5

High-speed multifunctional bag-in-box palletizer17.03.2014

Concetti Group has introduced a PS-AA high-level conventional palletizer for paper or PE bags, cartons or shelf-ready packs which features an innovative bag-in-box facility.
Week 2
1

Latest versions of stretch-hooder and palletizer10.03.2014

Beumer will unveil a new machine from its stretch-hood product range at interpack in May
2

Abrasion-resistant gate valve has rounded blade10.03.2014

Vortex Valves has introduced the latest addition to its Titan Series.
3

Major aluminium silo installation at Carr’s Flour Scotland10.03.2014

Barton Fabrications has completed its largest ever silo installation project.
4

X-ray technology attains new food safety levels10.03.2014

Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray will be featuring its new X33 Series Bulk Variant on the Mettler Toledo stand at interpack in May.
5

Combined sieve/magnetic separation system meets HACCP hygiene standards10.03.2014

J-Tec Material Handling has designed a combined sieve and magnetic system
Week 1
1

Hammer mill has novel automatic screen exchanger03.03.2014

Dinnissen Process Technology has introduced its latest hammer mill, featuring increased screen surface, extra-large grinding panels, and an automatic screen exchanger.
2

Vacuum receiver with pneumatic dump valve03.03.2014

Flexicon Europe has introduced a vacuum receiver with a pneumatically actuated dump valve for use with dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems.
3

Full Haver & Boecker product range now promoted in southern Africa03.03.2014

Johannesburg-based Haver Southern Africa, which was established in 2008, last year moved into new premises with offices and meeting rooms fitted with the latest equipment.
4

Three milling processes from one machine03.03.2014

Frewitt has introduced FreDrive, a modular system which brings together the conical reduction of powders and granulates as well as controlled screening and fine grinding in a single machine.
5

FFS bagging: TOPAS SL sets new standards03.03.2014

Windmöller & Hölscher will showcase the new TOPAS SL high-output FFS line at interpack
Februar - 2014
Week 4
1

High-capacity powder screening with integrated metal detection and sampling24.02.2014

Dinnissen Process Technology has developed a line of high-capacity powder screening systems with built-in metal detection and automatic sampling functionality.
2

Turntable stretch wrapper24.02.2014

Thimon will be exhibiting its latest turntable stretch wrapper at interpack in May
3

Reliable grain silo discharge24.02.2014

Honey Pot Grain, a grain handling facility owned by the Openfield Group, has installed a new Silo Sweep Auger from Guttridge Ltd.
4

Self-cleaning magnet for non-free-flowing products24.02.2014

Bunting Magnetics Co has introduced a self-cleaning plate housing magnet which will be unveiled this week at the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) show in Omaha, Nebraska.
5

Mauser/NCG opens German plastics recycling plant24.02.2014

The Mauser reconditioning subsidiary National Container Group (NCG) has expanded its European activities by opening a new €2.5 million plastics recycling centre in Erkelenz, Germany.
Week 3
1

Extended functionality for weight controllers17.02.2014

Penko Engineering has expanded its product range with the introduction of two sets of remote input and output instruments, digital and analogue
2

Handte joins Camfil17.02.2014

Camfil has signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Handte Umwelttechnik GmbH in Germany as well as its operations in Switzerland, Czech Republic and China.
3

Tension S-beams up to 6000kg capacity17.02.2014

Thames Side Sensors has launched a new series of tension S-beam load cells.
4

Metal separator can be directly installed into pneumatic conveying lines17.02.2014

Mesutronic Gerätebau is now offering its P-TRON FM metal separator with a new detector coil which is immune to electrical interference fields
5

New generation of weighing controllers17.02.2014

Scaime, Annemasse, France, has introduced eNod4, a series of high performance weighing transmitters which integrate fieldbus and Ethernet connectivity.
Week 2
1

Hand-held test device for load cells10.02.2014

Thames Side Sensors has introduced the Model LCT-U advanced diagnostic load cell tester
2

Fritsch opens second subsidiary in China10.02.2014

Fritsch Milling and Sizing has established an office in Shanghai, in addition to its existing subsidiary in the Chinese capital Beijing.
3

Talke opens advanced liquids packaging line for the Antwerp region10.02.2014

Feige Filling GmbH in December successfully completed commissioning of a fully automatic drum and IBC packaging line at the Zwijndrecht, Belgium, liquids distribution centre of bulk logistics operator Alfred Talke.
4

Major order for innovative tablet coating system10.02.2014

Gebr. Lödige Maschinenbau has won an order for the large-scale implementation of its new LC Series coater.
5

Precision palletising of bagged milk powder10.02.2014

Premier Tech Chronos has won an order to supply an automatic GPL 250 Series palletizer to Irish milk powder producer North Cork Co-Op Creameries
Week 1
1

Upsurge in business for KSE03.02.2014

KSE Process Technology almost doubled its turnover during 2013, topping €16 million.
2

ChupinPack to represent Vortex in France03.02.2014

Vortex Valves Europe has appointed Chupin Packaging Services International as its exclusive manufacturing representative in France.
3

Goudsmit is first magnetic separator supplier to become EHEDG member03.02.2014

Goudsmit Magnetic Systems has recently joined the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group
4

Precision dosing as part of an integrated system03.02.2014

Dec Group has successfully integrated its new dosing unit, the DosiValve, into its PTS Powder Transfer System
5

New Hapman logo03.02.2014

Hapman Europe has changed its logo to incorporate that of its parent company, KMC Global.
Januar - 2014
Week 4
1

Winkworth now under Dutch ownership27.01.2014

Bastiaan Soeteman, owner and managing director of Lindor has acquired a controlling stake in Winkworth Machinery, the UK’s largest manufacturer of industrial mixers
2

Haver & Boecker opens Nigerian subsidiary27.01.2014

Haver & Boecker, headquartered in Oelde, Germany, has recently opened a subsidiary in Lagos, Nigeria
3

Large aluminium silos have anti-honking rings27.01.2014

Barton Fabrications has manufactured two aluminium silos for Leeds-based Northern Storage.
4

20t/h capacity hopper scale is ATEX certified27.01.2014

Weighing specialist Precia-Molen has extended its range of hopper scales to include the ABS-X00, available with a capacity within the 5-20t/h range.
5

Dec Group’s German subsidiary relocates27.01.2014

Dec Deutschland GmbH, the German subsidiary of Dec Group, has relocated from Ingolstadt to Geisenfeld.
Week 3
1

Guided wave radar offers extensive level measurement capability20.01.2014

Siemens Industry Automation Division has introduced the new series of Sitrans LG guided wave radar transmitters.
2

Large tailor-made rotary valves20.01.2014

Rota Val manufactures a wide range of rotary valves and can also build bespoke models.
3

Upgraded bulk bag filling and discharge frames20.01.2014

Beccaria has launched updated models of its bulk bag discharge and filling frames.
4

Export success of Heinz proportions20.01.2014

Primasonics International has just reached its 57th export country with the dispatch of a consignment of acoustic cleaners to Bangladesh.
5

Haver & Boecker: next generation takes the helm20.01.2014

Dr Reinhold Festge has handed over responsibility for the running of Haver & Boecker’s Machinery Division to his sons Florian Festge and Dr Fabian Festge
Week 2
1

Cyclonaire looks to expand following recapitalisation13.01.2014

Private equity firm Prospect Partners and investment firm Schilling Ventures have jointly announced the recapitalisation of pneumatic conveying specialists Cyclonaire Corporation.
2

Fine particle coating system to form part of Project Chariot13.01.2014

Ajax Equipment is to play a key role in the UK-government sponsored Project Chariot advanced manufacturing initiative.
3

Advanced milling technology for new Chinese ceramic tile venture13.01.2014

International Innovative Technologies has signed an agreement to supply specialist fine grinding and particle sizing technology to the newly established Shandong V-tong Science and Technology Ltd, China.
4

Key appointment at Hapman Europe13.01.2014

Hapman Europe, Opole, Poland, has announced the recruitment of Aleksander Dąbrowski as the company’s new business development manager
5

Foldable IBC gains UN certificate for carriage of dangerous goods13.01.2014

Milford IBC UK has been granted UN certification for its 1000 litre capacity Qubit UN
Week 1
1

Pneumatic conveying valves reconditioned off-site06.01.2014

Schenck Process UK recently completed the refurbishment of key process equipment at Proctor and Gamble’s London site to ensure efficient running of the plant.
2

Weighing instrumentation has extended internal memory06.01.2014

Penko Engineering has enhanced its instruments with an internal memory capable of storing weight information going back seven years for any typical production usage.
3

Demonstration of latest filling technology06.01.2014

In the final quarter of 2013 Feige Filling, Bad Oldesloe, Germany, organised a one-day presentation of innovative technologies for filling of liquid and solid chemicals.
4

Integrated cocoa blending line in Thailand06.01.2014

J-Tec Material Handling has designed and built a complete blending line, installed at four different levels, at the Samutprakan plant of a leading Thai manufacturer of cocoa products.
5

New president at Fike06.01.2014

Fike Corporation has promoted Brad Batz to the position of president
Dezember - 2013
Week 2
1

Accurate sampling from bulk bags16.12.2013

Kersting Sampling + Grounding has introduced a new method for sampling material carried in bulk bags and sacks as well as in larger unit loads such as containers or trucks.
2

Tubular cable conveyors: 50% increase in diameter more than doubles capacity16.12.2013

Flexicon Europe has expanded its FLEXI-DISC line of tubular cable conveyors with the addition of a 15cm diameter system.
3

Mobile screw-type cement loader is first in Caribbean region16.12.2013

Van Beek has supplied a Dino mobile bulk loader to Argos & Mijnmaatschappij Cement Company in Willemstad, Curaçao.
4

Vacuum sampler for bulk dairy powders16.12.2013

GEA Nu-Con has developed stand-alone vacuum sampler technology that can be retrofitted to large-volume powder production lines
5

Sieve shakers to suit any sample material16.12.2013

Retsch has recently added two new models to its range of sieve shakers
6

Further investment at Dinnissen test plant09.12.2013

Dinnissen Process Technology has extended the capabilities of its D-Innocenter in-house test plant.
7

The case for static fluid bed drying of salt09.12.2013

GEA Barr-Rosin has recently secured a second order from Jumsal SA in Spain for a static fluid bed drier for the drying and cooling of salt.
8

Top filling of silos by transport containers09.12.2013

KSE Process Technology, Bladel, the Netherlands, has introduced a dedicated system for filling storage silos fully automatically.
9

Double flap valves installed on new sintering plant09.12.2013

European Gate Valves earlier this year supplied several of its short series double flap valves to a brand new sintering plant in Yorkshire which manufactures light-weight aggregate.
10

Senior appointments at Bunting Magnetics09.12.2013

Bunting Magnetics has announced two key head-office appointments.
Week 1
1

Metal detector combines ease of use with superior sensitivity02.12.2013

Eriez Europe has launched the Xtreme metal detector, designed to surpass previous units and competitive models alike with enhanced features
2

Hygienic lump breaker especially suitable for food and pharma applications02.12.2013

Sterivalves has introduced Rotocrusher, a sanitary stainless steel lump breaker which is driven at speed by a direct high torque system: electric motor, pneumatic rotor, or pneumatic actuator.
3

Powder Rheometer optimises metal powders for additive manufacture02.12.2013

UK-based LPW Technology is using the FT4 Powder Rheometer from Freeman Technology to research new powders and exert control over product performance.
4

PSL targets India’s pharmaceutical industry02.12.2013

PSL (Powder Systems Ltd), Liverpool, UK, is participating at P-MEC India which takes place this week in Mumbai.
5

EuroBulkSystems continues to maintain high visibility in Europe during 201402.12.2013

Editorial staff from EuroBulkSystems, which in January enters its 7th year of publication, will be attending important trade shows in Europe in 2014.
  
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