Vortex Global, provider of components for the transport and flow control of dry bulk solids, has acquired SolidEx, the rail car loading solutions integrator, based in Baton Rouge, LA.

SolidEx will now be part of the Vortex family of companies, further expanding Vortex’s expertise and capabilities in the dry bulk material handling industry.

SolidEx is a specialist in innovative spin loader technology, developed by Tom DePierri with clean loading and fill efficiency in mind. This solution addresses the challenges of traditional railcar loading methods, which typically fill railcars to only 80-85 percent capacity. The spin loader distributes plastic pellets, increasing railcar fill rates to 99 percent and generating significant savings. Additionally, this technology offers a cleaner, environmentally friendly alternative to previous loading methods and supports the Operation Clean Sweep initiative to prevent plastic pellets, flakes, and powder from entering the environment during the rail car loading process

SolidEx and Vortex have already enjoyed a partnership of over 10 years. During that time, Vortex manufactured the SolidEx loading equipment that connects to the spin loader, including positioners and loading spouts.

“Our mission has always been to put the customer first,” said Travis Young, CEO  of Vortex Global. “By acquiring SolidEx, we continue to expand our ability to offer innovative and reliable solutions to meet the most demanding applications in the dry bulk solids industry.”

https://www.vortexglobal.com/products/solidex