Handling Processing & Storage
A new FLEXICON® Mobile Bag Dumping Station with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor transfers material manually dumped from hand-held sacks into elevated process equipment or storage vessels across multiple plant locations dust free.The system isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout opening, dumping and compaction of bags and the conveying of…
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Spiroflow has introduced a new sack tip station designed to help manufacturers improve workplace safety, air quality and material handling efficiency when processing challenging powders and hazardous materials.Handling materials efficiently and safely is a critical requirement for manufacturers across a wide range of industries.Sack tip stations, also known as bag dump stations, play a vital role…
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ACMON Systems and Greek food manufacturer MANNA Tsatsaronaki have announced a new phase in their long-standing collaboration through the redevelopment of the historic Katselis facility.The project was highlighted on 1 July and centres on modern bulk ingredient handling and processing technologies. The upgraded facility will incorporate advanced systems for receiving, storing, conveying and…
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Holcim UK has reached an important milestone at its Tilbury Cement Works development, with the facility commencing import and distribution operations following the arrival of its first deep-sea shipment of material.The development was reported on 24 June and represents a significant enhancement of the company’s bulk materials supply network. The new terminal has been designed to improve the…
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Eriez has released a new technical paper identifying poorly designed hopper transitions as one of the most common — and frequently overlooked — causes of underperformance in vibratory feeding systems.Titled Optimising Hopper Transitions: Design Guidelines for Maximum Hopper-to-Feeder Performance, the paper presents practical engineering parameters to help processors achieve consistent…
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Hapman has expanded its European testing capabilities with the opening of a new bulk‑material handling test laboratory, designed to support manufacturers working with powders, granulates and other dry bulk solids.The facility enables customers to conduct full‑scale trials on conveying, dosing and discharge equipment, helping them validate performance before committing to capital…
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Endoline Robotics has completed the installation of a new high‑speed robotic palletising system at a leading UK flour mill, replacing legacy equipment to improve the handling and distribution of bagged powders.The system is designed to manage continuous, high‑volume flows of flour and other powdered products, enhancing both throughput and consistency.The upgrade integrates advanced vision…
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Bühler has introduced a new generation of its high‑capacity grain‑handling line, designed to improve the processing and distribution of cereals, pulses and granular food ingredients across European milling and food‑manufacturing sites.
The upgraded system features enhanced inlet conditioning, redesigned conveying channels and a new low‑energy aspiration module that reduces dust…
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Solids handling equipment maker Ajax Equipment has supplied Allied Protek with an ATEX certified stainless steel inclined screw conveyor to enhance the handling of corn grit and ensure high standards of cleanability.Ajax Equipment worked with Allied Protek to supply a screw conveyor which will provide a reliable transfer of material within tight space constraints when site was reconfiguring plant…
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GEA has launched a next‑generation Cyclone separator aimed at improving powder recovery and air‑filtration efficiency in food, dairy and chemical processing plants.The new Cyclone is engineered to deliver higher separation efficiency while reducing pressure drop, resulting in lower energy consumption.The redesigned unit features optimised internal geometry that enhances particle capture…
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Mathis Menzel, CEO of Menzel Elektromotoren, is the new chairman of the drive technology association the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA).As the first German to hold this position, he has placed his term of office under the motto “Stronger together”.EASA is an international association of companies in the electric motor and drive technology sector. He will chair the organsation…
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Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced its new PC‑PRO propel software, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of off‑highway machinery widely used in bulk material handling environments.The software supports equipment such as loaders, conveyors, feeders and mobile processing units that transport and manage powders, granulates and pellets across industrial sites.Developed at…
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KMC has announced a €40 million expansion of its granules and flakes production facility in Brande, Denmark, in response to rapidly rising global demand for potato‑based ingredients.The investment will significantly increase the company’s capacity for producing high‑quality granules and flakes used across bakery, snacks, coatings, mashed potato products and convenience foods.The Brande…
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Akona Process Solutions, a provider of material processing and handling solutions, has appointed Patrick Pitz as regional sales manager for Benelux, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Turkey, further strengthening its support for customers across Europe.Patrick brings more than 25 years’ experience in business development, European sales and key account management across…
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Trantec has introduced a new auger‑based sampling system designed to improve quality control in industries handling powders, granulates and other free flowing solids.The system provides contamination‑free, repeatable sampling for hygiene‑critical sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.The sampler is engineered to extract representative product samples directly from…
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Vortex Global Limited, a company that deals in solids and bulk handling components, announced earlier this year that Larus Projekt is its new representative agent for Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo.This partnership aims to strengthen Vortex’s presence across these regions by leveraging Larus Projekt’s extensive industry expertise.Based in Zagreb, Croatia, Larus…
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Ingredion Inc., the global ingredient solutions provider, has announced plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in a transaction valued at approximately $5 billion (£3.7 billion).The deal, unveiled in June, marks one of the most significant moves in the food and beverage ingredients sector in recent years and signals a major shift in the competitive landscape.Under the proposed agreement, Ingredion…
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Hosokawa Micron Limited has completed a significant expansion of its Daresbury contract development and manufacturing site, tripling its cGMP-grade processing capacity and enabling multiple pharmaceutical processing projects to run in parallel for the first time.The company has grown from a single cGMP suite to three, moving into a larger footprint within the same building.The upgraded facility…
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MMD Group Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with CiDi Inc. to integrate advanced autonomous‑driving technologies into the TraxIQ platform, signalling a major step forward in the automation of bulk‑material handling operations.The collaboration aims to deliver a new generation of intelligent, self‑navigating systems capable of improving safety, efficiency, and consistency…
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