Storage
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Grain Entrapments, Confined Space Incidents Rise in 2014
May 5, 2015By Joe Florkowski, managing editor, Powder & Bulk Solids There were at least 70 confined space-related injuries and fatalities in the U.S. in 2014, up slightly from 2013, according to a new report issued by Purdue University. Of the 70 confined-space cases documented in 2014, more than half...
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Processing Equipment Manufacturers See Continued Growth, Dollar Worries
April 24, 2015By Joe Florkowski The rest of 2015, as well as 2016, are expected to be strong years for the members of the Process Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA), but concerns about the labor force and the strengthening American dollar are reasons for pause, according to Charlie Ingram,...
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Tank Connection to Become an ESOP
April 14, 2015Tank Connection (TC) announced it will become an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) in April. “We have been working on this employee opportunity for some time,” said founding partner and company president, Bill Neighbors. “In our business, we are driven by dedicated...
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Hopper Retrofits Save Money
March 30, 2015Many companies are resorting to retrofitting their existing equipment as opposed to buying new equipment. If an older silo has to be replaced or repaired, or perhaps major flow issues are common, those required to make the decision have many considerations. The economy plays a major role in any...
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Chubb Engineering Names Sheddrick VP
March 18, 2015Kevin Sheddrick, P.E., has joined Chubb Engineering LLC as vice president. Sheddrick was graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. He has held key engineering and management positions with several tank manufacturers, including Maloney...
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Vibrator Mount is Versatile, Weld-Free
March 13, 2015Vibco’s Stik-It versatile, weld-free vibrator mounting solution has no bolts and no welding. It mounts to any smooth nonporous surface in seconds. Users can place and remove vibrators in seconds. The exclusive Stik-It mount creates positive suction with a steady air miser. Mounts can be used...
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Close Named Ag Growth President
March 6, 2015Winnipeg-based Ag Growth International Inc. appointed Tim Close president this week. He began with Ag Growth in 2012, and recently served as senior vice president of strategic development. Close has been involved in acquisitions of companies such as Westeel and Rem Grin and is played a strategic...
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Pneumat Systems Launches New Website
March 5, 2015Minnesota-based Pneumat Systems has launched a new website to feature its bulk material handling systems equipment. Some of the features of the site include an interactive menu system to guide users through applications and industries, or users can search for a particular product. The site also...
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QuickBolt Towers and Catwalks
March 2, 2015QuickBolt towers and catwalks enable dealers and contractors to reduce installation time so they can meet customer needs and complete projects faster, even those requiring customization. Compared to current industry designs, these use fewer pieces and incorporate simplified connections to...
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Aplus Finetek Sensor, Inc.
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