Material Handling & Transportation
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Metso to Supply Rotary Railcar Unloader Systems to Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd. in Australia
October 6, 2008Metso will supply two twin-cell rotary railcar unloader systems to Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (FMG), for its Anderson Point site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The value of the order is approximately EUR 39 million. Both deliveries will...
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New Edition of International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Available from Labelmaster
October 2, 2008Many maritime countries have taken steps to regulate the carriage of marine pollutants in packaged form. Shippers can turn to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code as the authoritative text on all aspects of handling packaged dangerous goods and marine pollutants by sea. The new...
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New Facility Expands Capabilities for Martin Engineering Brazil
September 30, 2008The relocation to a newly purchased and larger facility allows Martin Engineering Brazil to expand its inventory and manufacturing capabilities to boost local production and serve additional customers. Located at Rua Estacio de Sa, 2104, Jardim Santa Genebra, Campinas, the new facility will be...
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Intelligrated and Lightning Pick Technologies to Host Free Material Handling Open House
September 26, 2008Intelligrated and Lightning Pick Technologies will host a free Open House aimed at addressing material handling and fulfillment industry innovations. The Open House will take place on October 30, 2008 and will include technical presentations and seminars from renowned industry experts. Seminar...
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Savi Software Monitors Rail Shipments of Hazardous Materials
September 24, 2008Savi’s SmartChain Asset Management software is now being utilized by The Dow Chemical Company’s Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH) rail tank car fleet to automatically monitor the location and security status of the hazardous materials they transport. The Dow Railcar Shipment...
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FKI Logistex and KEOGH Consulting to Host Material Handling Seminar
September 23, 2008FKI Logistex, a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, will host, in partnership with KEOGH Consulting, a material handling seminar in Cincinnati on October 2, 2008 at the FKI Logistex Technology & Education Center. The full-day seminar, "Going for Growth: Get More...
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Jenike & Johanson Offers Bulk Solids Handling Course in India
September 15, 2008Jenike & Johanson engineers will be presenting their bulk solids handling course in Mumbai, India on November 17–18 and Chennai, India on November 20–21. The training will include discussion of hopper flow patterns, testing of powder flow properties and their relation to bin...
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Material Handling & Transportation Spotlight - September 08
September 12, 2008Railcar Discharge Vibrator The HCP portable railcar vibrator is used in dovetail brackets and in pockets on hopper cars. Unlike similar hydraulic, pocket, and clamp-on vibrators, the HCP does not damage the railcar. Benefits include reduced unloading time and carryback; low air consumption, which...
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Designing Material-Handling Systems for FGD Projects
September 12, 2008By Rajesh Mendiratta, Christopher Humphrey, and Bob Klare Gallery conveyor (Illustration by Andrew Berridge) A great deal of effort has been put into developing...
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World Material Handling Products Demand to Reach $133.5 Billion in 2012
September 8, 2008The world market for material handling equipment and systems is projected to increase 5% per year through 2012 to $133.5 billion (including price increases). Market gains will be driven by ongoing economic growth, higher manufacturing output, greater fixed investment activity, and rising motor...
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