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November - 2013
Week 4
1

New range of vibratory conveyors25.11.2013

VDL Industrial Products is launching a series of vibratory conveyors which can be equipped with various types of unbalanced vibrating tables, vibrating troughs, tube vibrators and sieve shakers for a wide range of industrial applications.
2

Pioneering application for cartridge-style dust collection25.11.2013

Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), producer of industrial dust and fume collectors, has released a video case-study showcasing a recent ground-breaking installation at the Franklin, NH, Plant of Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
3

Lifting jacks for load cell installation rendered obsolete25.11.2013

The use of lifting jacks to raise a structure whilst installing load cells is now a thing of the past, according to Thames Side Sensors, Reading, UK.
4

Penko: full speed ahead for export business25.11.2013

Penko Engineering sees exports markets as being the primary source of future growth for the company.
5

UK branch of Rembe moves into hi-tech facility in Bedfordshire25.11.2013

In order to better support its British Isles and continental European customer base, Rembe Ltd is now fully operational from its new office and warehouse facility in Colworth Science Park, Bedfordshire
Week 3
1

Light-weight, heavy-duty hose clamps18.11.2013

Norres Schlauchtechnik has introduced two patented clamp systems, which have been specifically developed for heavy and super-heavy, externally corrugated, spiral hoses.
2

Malvern sets up office in Mexico City18.11.2013

In a move that reflects continued sales growth in Mexico, Malvern Instruments has opened a new office in Mexico City.
3

Wear-protected rotary valve outperforms screw pumps on several fronts18.11.2013

Coperion reports that it recently supplied and successfully commissioned a wear-protected rotary valve for the RWE Power AG Ville /Berrenrath coal preparation plant.
4

Intelligent explosion venting lowers hazard risk18.11.2013

Rembe GmbH Safety + Control has introduced the ATEX-certified TARGO-VENT explosion vent, designed to deflect an explosion pressure wave, flame front and heat to a prescribed safe area away from risk of human injury.
5

New head of Beumer’s cement division18.11.2013

Beumer Group last month appointed Andre Tissen manager of its cement business unit.
Week 2
1

Touch & slide panel enhances usefulness of spark extinguisher control console11.11.2013

Spark extinguishing systems made by Fagus-GreCon Greten are widely employed in the bulk handling and processing sector.
2

Guidance on weighing safety in hazardous areas11.11.2013

Mettler Toledo points out that failing to meet hazardous area equipment operation standards can create significant liabilities for processing industries.
3

Starlinger secures nearly €30 million of business from K-Show11.11.2013

Starlinger reports that it concluded important sales projects during the eight days of the K-Show in Düsseldorf, in October
4

Festge elected president of VDMA11.11.2013

Dr Reinhold Festge, managing partner of Haver & Boecker, has been elected as the new president of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
5

UWT autumn dealer training get-together11.11.2013

Bulk solids level indication specialist UWT organised a four-day training session for its international distributors in late October.
Week 1
1

High-capacity fine mesh screening of milk powder04.11.2013

Russell Finex has supplied a series of Compact Sieve screening machines to Nestlé’s new 26,000t/yr milk powder processing plant in Osorno, Chile.
2

Rotary valve for larger-size bulk items04.11.2013

To meet the demand for rotary valves offering a larger capacity, VDL Industrial Products has introduced the model HT-450.
3

Versatile bulk intake and outloading scale04.11.2013

Jesma Vejeteknik has developed a complete programme of intake scales specially designed for in-line weighing of bulk materials, such as powders and granulates with focus on operational reliability and accuracy.
4

Customer portal offers easy online management of equipment/parts orders04.11.2013

Coperion chose the occasion of last month’s K-Show to launch its new service portal called ‘MyCoperion’.
5

Acoustic cleaner releases boiler ash build-up at brewery04.11.2013

Martin Engineering has supplied a sonic horn to the Alaskan Brewing Company.
Oktober - 2013
Week 4
1

Mixer helps recycle valuable raw materials28.10.2013

Lindor has supplied a specially adapted version of one of its ‘gentle touch’ mixers to the Helbra plant of AURA GmbH, the leading German recycling company.
2

Reduced equipment delivery times28.10.2013

Fluidwell, specialising in manufacture of flow, level and other process sensor instrumentation for both solids and liquids, has considerably reduced production lead times.
3

Advanced compression coupling for pipeline systems28.10.2013

STIF has introduced the latest model to its EURAC range of compression couplings.
4

Flameless venting for bucket elevators28.10.2013

The Manchester, UK, division of BS&B Safety Systems is now offering a flameless venting system specifically designed as an explosion protection system for bucket elevators.
5

Palletless bag unitisation system now offers four-way forklift access28.10.2013

The Möllers Group has further refined its palletless shipping unit for bagged materials by incorporating a light-weight plastic pallet replacement which provides forklift access from all four sides.
Week 3
1

Showcasing latest bulk solids handling/processing technology in Switzerland21.10.2013

SOLIDS Basel, part of the easyFairs Solids European Series which also includes similar trade shows in Dortmund, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Krakow, will again be taking place 13-14 November in Basel, Switzerland.
2

Scale-up made easy in new advanced test plant21.10.2013

Among the exhibitors at SOLIDS Basel (see above) will be Frewitt, Granges-Paccot, Switzerland, which will be on Stand C43.
3

Rotolok appointments21.10.2013

Rotolok Group, Tiverton, Devon, UK, has recently made several key executive appointments at its head office.
4

Microfeeder for precise control of minor ingredients21.10.2013

Coperion K-Tron has introduced a new microfeeder offering a feed rate capacity from 0.02 to 27dm3/h.
5

New president and CEO at Camfil21.10.2013

Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) has announced that Magnus Yngen has been appointed to the position of president and CEO of Camfil, its parent company located in Stockholm, Sweden.
6

Fully automatic bulk container tilting unit21.10.2013

Zeppelin Systems (see above) has introduced a Container Tilting Unit (CTU) that can manage the complete filling and discharge processes
7

Complete compounding plants from a single source21.10.2013

KraussMaffei Berstorff and Zeppelin Systems announced last week that they had extended their recent cooperative working relationship, by entering into a strategic partnership to build turn-key compounding plants for the production of technical plastics.
8

Safe weighing of silos and tanks21.10.2013

Mettler Toledo has introduced a new webinar which explains how modern weigh modules are designed to avoid accidents
Week 2
1

Compact automatic bagging and palletising systems14.10.2013

Coperion launched its latest developments to its bagging and palletising portfolio this week at K 2013 (Hall 14, Stand B33).
2

Sweep auger for grain silos14.10.2013

The new Silo Sweep Auger from Guttridge, Spalding, UK, has been designed for automated emptying of grain silos.
3

Fish feed handled by enclosed belt conveyors14.10.2013

ContiTech reports that the engineering firm GRAINTEC has in recent years been using its enclosed SICON belt conveyor system to service an offshore salmon farm in Norway.
4

Arodo celebrates silver anniversary14.10.2013

The official founding of Arodo, Arendonk, Belgium, an international engineering firm specialising in the field of filling lines, palletisers and stretchhood machines, took place in 1988.
5

UK consortium will aim to develop super-fine powders14.10.2013

Gateshead-based milling technology company International Innovative Technologies (IIT) is part of a newly established consortium headed by Procter & Gamble Technical Centres that is being supported by the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative.
6

Air-Tec teams with KSE to serve animal feed sector14.10.2013

Air-Tec system, specialising in dense phase pneumatic conveying systems, has entered into a high-level partnership with KSE Process Technology, to provide efficient materials handling systems for the animal feed and pet food industries.
Week 1
1

Point level indicators redesigned and upgraded08.10.2013

Bindicator has redesigned its point level product line, including Roto-Bin-Dicator, Pulse Point and VRF models.
2

Effective sifting of plastic granules08.10.2013

Fuchs Maschinen has completed exhaustive comparative trials with its SIFTOMAT plansifter for screening plastic granules.
3

Dust collector zones kept dustfree08.10.2013

A new “Clean Sweep” pneumatic vacuum accessory from Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) provides an economical clean-up solution
4

Schmidt sets up bulk logistics hub in Bahrain08.10.2013

Schmidt Middle East Logistics JLT has selected Bahrain as the base for a dry bulk logistics hub in the Gulf region.
5

FSSC-certified IBCs offer full traceability08.10.2013

Schütz featured several industrial packaging innovations at the FachPack exhibition which took place in Nuremberg during the last week of September.
6

Screener safeguards against blinding and contamination08.10.2013

Kason has introduced a new Vibroscreen separator with gap-free screen frames, quick-access vertical clamps, and Kasonic ultrasonic anti-blinding system
September - 2013
Week 4
1

Reimelt now fully integrated with Zeppelin30.09.2013

Following the acquisition four years ago of Reimelt GmbH by the plant engineering division Friedrichshafen-based Zeppelin Group, the two German manufacturing firms will in future trade together under the name of Zeppelin Systems GmbH.
2

Particle characterisation specialists join forces30.09.2013

Malvern Instruments has purchased nanoparticle characterisation company NanoSight Ltd, Amesbury, UK.
3

Bulk bag filling under extreme conditions30.09.2013

A new bulk bag filling system for ultra-heavy-duty applications is now available from Flexicon Europe
4

KMC Global acquires CDM Systems30.09.2013

KMC Global – the parent company of Hapman – has acquired CDM Systems, a leading manufacturer of bespoke en-masse conveyors and marine leg ship unloaders.
5

New Russian feed plant benefits from ‘best of British’30.09.2013

UK materials handling specialist Guttridge, working alongside main contractor Chief Industries UK, has supplied all the materials handling equipment for a new chicken feed unit in Georgia.
6

FFS packing of low-density powders30.09.2013

Concetti has recently achieved commercial success with its new fully automated FFS bag filling lines for light bulk density powders
Week 3
1

Freeman Technology strengthens support in Central Europe23.09.2013

Freeman Technology has expanded its international team with the appointment of Patrick van Barneveld to the new role of product manager for Central Europe.
2

Keeping sugar free of ferrous particles at Cristal Union23.09.2013

Eclipse Magnetics recently supplied an Auto-Shuttle magnetic separator to Cristal Union, one of Europe’s leading sugar producers
3

Mixer has ‘gull wing’ doors to facilitate cleaning access23.09.2013

Lindor has released further information about its revolutionary high-capacity L1000 Gull Wing Mixer, a prototype of which was shown at Powtech earlier this year.
4

Offshore pneumatic conveying of fish feed23.09.2013

GRAINTEC is one of the few specialist firms capable of planning and implementing salmon feed production plants and gentle handling systems for the feed.
5

KREISEL leadership passes to next generation23.09.2013

With effect from beginning of September Wolfram Kreisel, 39, has been appointed managing director of KREISEL GmbH & Co.
6

J-Tec secures North African contract with a little help from its parent23.09.2013

J-Tec Material Handling recently won a major order to engineer and build an integrated blending line for delivery to a country in North Africa.
Week 2
1

High containment FIBC filling and discharge16.09.2013

Dec Group has recently introduced the UniDock System which allows simplified filling and discharging of bulk bags
2

ContiTech expands through acquisition09.09.2013

The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group has announced that it has acquired Metso´s industrial conveyor belt operations based in Helsinki, Finland.
3

Solids handling & processing show in Poland09.09.2013

More than 100 exhibitors will participate at SOLIDS Krakow (SyMas) 2013) – the fifth edition of this successful annual event, which will take place 2-3 October in Poland.
4

Greater efficiency in mixing and dehumidifying09.09.2013

MTI Mischtechnik International will be featuring its new Eco plus-line of heating/cooling mixers at K 2013 next month.
5

Objective guidance on solids handling09.09.2013

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, University of Greenwich, will be organising a short course (1-3 October) designed to provide a useful overview of particulate handling technology.
6

Coperion and K-Tron to join forces09.09.2013

K-Tron, a specialist in the field in feeding, dosing, and pneumatic conveying equipment and systems, will with effect from beginning of October operate under the name Coperion K-Tron.
7

New software available for particle sizer16.09.2013

Malvern Instruments is marking the second anniversary of the launch of its Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle sizing system with the introduction of a host of innovative software updates
8

Groundbreaking lamination technology will benefit FIBC producers16.09.2013

Starlinger will be presenting a new web lamination concept for continuous flat and double-flat tape fabric at next month’s K-Show.
9

Schütz builds second IBC factory in France16.09.2013

Schütz has begun constructing a new manufacturing plant for intermediate bulk containers on a 15,000m² site at Saint-Etienne.
10

SOLIDS Rotterdam looks like being best yet16.09.2013

SOLIDS Rotterdam, the exhibition dedicated to processing, handling and logistics of bulk products, takes place at the Ahoy Complex on 2-3 October 2013.
Week 1
1

Accurate level measurement from outside the storage vessel02.09.2013

Fluidwell Instruments has launched the LNI 250, an extension of its Triflex level detection sensors family.
2

Staff appointments at Zeppelin UK02.09.2013

Zeppelin Systems UK has recruited three new staff members.
3

Solenoid controller simplifies timed pulse cleaning of dust filters02.09.2013

Camfil APC has introduced a cost-saving Smart Solenoid STR Controller for applications where dust collector filters are pulse-cleaned based on timed intervals.
4

Automated dosing/weighing systems increase animal feed production02.09.2013

KSE Process Technology has won an order to upgrade the factory of Felleskjøpet Rogaland Agder (FKRA), a leading Norwegian supplier of animal feed, fertilisers and agricultural machinery.
5

Versatile weight indicator for belt conveyors02.09.2013

Penko Engineering has launched the 1020-bw, a variant of its new 1020 general purpose weight indicator.
August - 2013
Week 4
1

New president for Coperion26.08.2013

Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany, a subsidiary of US-based Hillenbrand, has announced that Thomas Kehl will take over as president and chairman of the executive board.
2

Video demonstrates twin-belt bag turning device26.08.2013

In order to ensure careful palletising of bags filled with building materials, the leading German construction firm Schwenk Putztechnik is employing the newly developed Beumer twin-belt turning device
3

PSL achieves success in Spanish pharmaceutical market26.08.2013

Powder Systems Limited, an international leading manufacturer of high containment isolators and glove boxes for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, recently delivered a high containment installation to Spain
4

Plastic granules: high storage capacity in a small space26.08.2013

A.B.S. Silo- und Förderanlagen has supplied an efficient indoor granulate storage system to Cologne-based plastics processor Heinrich Axmann.
5

Removing weakly magnetic particles from foodstuffs26.08.2013

Goudsmit Magnetic Systems will be introducing a new type of magnet at SOLIDS Rotterdam 2013
6

Mixers offer high cooling efficiency26.08.2013

Henschel Mixing Technology has developed a new series of HCE cooling mixers, designed to provide outstanding cooling efficiency.
7

US designed drag conveyors available in Europe26.08.2013

Hapman’s tubular drag conveyors are now available through its European head office in Opole, Poland.
8

FIBC filling/discharge: Canadian acquisition puts Spiroflow in pole position26.08.2013

Spiroflow, the manufacturer of conveying systems and bulk bag filling/discharge equipment, has strengthened its global position with the acquisition of Canadian bulk materials handling specialist Control & Metering.
Week 2
1

Screener cam does not require tools12.08.2013

Rotex Global has introduced its new Tool-Less Cam for APEX dry separation screening machines.
2

Keeping one step ahead with innovation management12.08.2013

Beumer Group points out that in order to achieve sustained success, manufacturing companies must be able to turn new ideas quickly into marketable products
3

Plastics handling and recycling advances12.08.2013

ProTec Polymer Processing will be unveiling two key innovations at the K-Show in October
4

World’s tallest bucket elevator refurbished12.08.2013

Aumund Group has won an order in association with its Indian subsidiary to rebuild a giant bucket elevator located at the Himachal Pradesh plant of Ambuja Cement, India.
5

Masterbatch and regrind batched simultaneously12.08.2013

Another innovative gravimetric dosing system (see above) has been introduced by Movacolor.
Week 1
1

Rotary feeder transfers product reliably under pressure05.08.2013

Zeppelin Systems reports that its recently upgraded CFH rotary feeder provides for continuous product feeding and discharge, even when the process vessel is pressurised.
2

Silos for liquids and powders achieve reduced visual impact05.08.2013

Six new silos have been installed by Barton Fabrications at the Chesterfield, UK, site of IKO Plc.
3

Skid package facilitates installation of dust collectors05.08.2013

Camfil Air Pollution Control is now offering its Farr Gold Series dust collection systems in a skid package that speeds and simplifies installation.
4

Newtec reports growth as part of Haver Group05.08.2013

Following its acquisition last year by the Haver Group, Newtec Bag Palletizing has increased its turnover by a third, and a doubling is planned within the next five years.
5

Granular materials automatically diverted to multiple bins05.08.2013

Dynamic Air has introduced the Series 676 Multi-Port Switch which features all stainless steel material contact surfaces.
6

Flexicon installed in new European head office05.08.2013

Flexicon Europe Ltd recently moved into its new UK headquarters, a significantly larger facility that increases manufacturing area, office space and operational efficiencies, as well as accommodating a larger staff.
7

Bag splitter with gloves05.08.2013

Air-Tec system, a leading specialist in dense phase pneumatic conveying systems, has designed a new manual bag splitter device with side door and gloves for The Bosch Group.
Juli - 2013
Week 4
1

Bolt-Tec silos now up to 1000m³ capacity29.07.2013

The maximum size of Zeppelin's Bolt-Tec silo has been doubled to 1000 cu m
2

Publisher’s award for particle imaging instrumentation29.07.2013

The Morphologi G3-ID particle imaging system developed by Malvern Instruments has won a Readers’ Choice Award 2013, voted for by the industry readership of Laboratory Equipment magazine.
3

Rotex pledges same day worldwide despatch of in-stock parts29.07.2013

Rotex, Cincinnati, OH, has launched an express parts service
4

Guttridge collaborates with local school to help inspire next generation of engineers29.07.2013

As a result of an initiative by Guttridge four pupils from nearby Boston Grammar School have recently been given the chance to gain engineering experience
5

Lightweight de-duster for injection moulding processes29.07.2013

Pelletron has introduced the C-20, a completely new DeDuster design developed specifically for injection moulding processes.
Week 3
1

Acoustic cleaners reduce downtime for boiler economisers22.07.2013

Primasonics International recently sold 12 curved acoustic cleaners for installation on four boiler economisers operated by LondonWaste.
2

Crawler-mounted boom stacker22.07.2013

Earlier this year Samson Materials Handling introduced a wheeled version of its Stormajor boom stacker.
3

Latest bagging, palletising and wrapping advances on show22.07.2013

Beumer will be exhibiting its most recent technical developments in the field of packaging at Fachpack 2013, Nuremberg, 24-26 September. These include the recently upgraded fillpac R rotary packer
4

Process technology for Lean Six Sigma companies22.07.2013

Dinnissen Process Technology has developed a new ‘lean’ mixing concept which operates in association with an easily integrated bulk transfer system
5

Part of Kreyenborg Group comes under US ownership22.07.2013

Nordson Corporation has acquired two of the five companies of the Kreyenborg Group headquartered in Münster, Germany.
Week 2
1

Haver Group secures giant Saudi contract for liquids and solids handling15.07.2013

Together with its Westphalia-based parent company Haver & Boecker and machine builder Möllers, Feige Filling has received its biggest order in the company’s more than 40 year history from Foster Wheeler.
2

Website promotes Redler components to all users of chain conveyors15.07.2013

A new website, replacementchain.co.uk, has been created for the aftermarket division of Schenck Process
3

Innovative filters for wood processing and food industries15.07.2013

Typhoon has developed two new dust filter ranges
4

Replacement Braby silo doors available from Barton15.07.2013

Barton Fabrications, now the largest aluminium silo manufacturer in the UK, has been successful in obtaining a consignment of moulded blue plastic silo doors before tooling was scrapped.
5

Vibratory conveyors for hygienic applications15.07.2013

Key Technology has introduced a new standard Iso-Flo conveyor as well as hygienic options for all its other Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors.
6

Leaner palletizer offers enhanced efficiency in many areas15.07.2013

Beumer has fundamentally redesigned its ‘paletpac’ high-capacity layer palletizer
7

Typhoon gains Cleantech 100 nomination15.07.2013

Typhoon NV has been nominated for the worldwide Global Cleantech 100 ranking in the category “Air & Environment”.
Week 1
1

UWT now offers radar solids level measurement following Siemens agreement01.07.2013

UWT has signed a contract with Siemens Automation Technology to market the Siemens SITRANS LR560 radar level measurement device.
2

Indocement orders CEMAT process control system01.07.2013

Siemens Drive Technologies Division has received an order from Indocement, Indonesia, to upgrade cement plants
3

Robust, high-speed bagging machine01.07.2013

Concetti Group has introduced the latest ultra-high-speed version of its Starpack bagging machine, capable of handling 25-50kg bags up to a rate of 1600 per hour with a choice of closure systems.
4

Gravity slide gate upgraded for enhanced performance01.07.2013

Vortex Valves has improved its hygienic gravity valve, the Quick Clean Orifice Gate, with improved sealing performance, higher durability, easier maintenance, and fewer replacement parts.
5

Haver & Boecker launches conveying equipment subsidiary01.07.2013

Haver & Boecker, Oelde, Germany, has established a new subsidiary which will focus on production of conveying and stocking out systems, Haver Intra Logistics Systems (Haver ILS).
6

Safety interlocks granted independent seal of approval08.07.2013

Earlier this summer, Fortress Interlocks, gained approval from TÜV SÜD, the leading international notified body for certification of safety components, for its mGard range of safety interlocks.
7

Cement plant converted to handle alternative fuels08.07.2013

Schenck Process UK reports that it recently supplied a PSP (processed sewage pellets) feeding system at the Hope Works cement plant.
8

All about magnetic separation in Spanish08.07.2013

Bunting Magnetics has launched three new Spanish language catalogues.
9

Haver opens subsidiary Down Under08.07.2013

The Haver Group has further expanded its global network with the opening of Haver Australia in Perth, Western Australia.
10

Drier for recycled plastics08.07.2013

Herbold Meckesheim has introduced a mechanical drier (type HVT) with a vertical rotor arrangement.
11

Website aims to increase processing competitiveness01.07.2013

The UK division of Hosokawa Micron has launched a new website, designed to offer engineers and plant operators a choice of practical, step by step solutions to plant optimisation.
Juni - 2013
Week 4
1

Behn + Bates outgrows existing headquarters24.06.2013

Packing machine specialist Behn + Bates is building a new manufacturing plant with adjoining offices on the Münster, Germany, site of its parent company Haver & Boecker.
2

Low-headroom bulk bag unloader24.06.2013

Hapman has introduced a low-clearance bulk bag discharger which has been engineered to operate in low-ceiling facilities where standard unloaders either will not fit or are difficult to use.
3

Accurate measurement of biomass moisture content24.06.2013

There is a growing interest to trade biomass as fuel based on energy content rather than by volume or weight.
4

Successful FFS bagging system offers further enhancements24.06.2013

In the first week of June Windmöller & Hölscher, Lengerich, Germany, introduced the third generation of its TOPAS FFS (form-fill-seal) line to customers.
5

EU imports of FIBCs slightly down in 201224.06.2013

According to figures just released by the European Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association, the value of FIBC imports to the European Union in 2012 (331.5 million euros) fell slightly by 2.3% compared to 2011.
6

Starlinger donates circular looms to train Turkish students24.06.2013

Starlinger has presented two of its alpha 6 circular looms as a gift to Naci Topçuoğlu Vocational School, part of Gaziantep University.
  
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