Industry News
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POWTECH 2013 Kicks off in Nürnberg
POWTECH, the International Trade Fair for mechanical processing technologies and instrumentation, opening today, April 23, and running through April 25, again takes place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. A leading event for powder, granule, and bulk solids technologies, it offers more than 700...
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Sentry Equipment Announces Quick-Ship Program
Sentry Equipment Corp., based in Oconomowoc, WI, announced the launch of its Quick-Ship expedited delivery service. The Quick-Ship program offers a range of sampling solutions, along with the ability to deliver these solutions to the customer in a shorter timeframe. Rich Gaffney,...
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Industry Experts Weigh In on West, TX Explosion
An explosion April 17 at a fertilizer plant in West, TX that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 200, is under investigation by various federal agencies. The explosion at the West Fertilizer Co., where according to numerous sources, more than 500,000 tons of ammonium nitrate were...
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SPE Installs Ratzlaff as President, Boolani as President-Elect
Willem De Vos, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) CEO, announced the installation of Jon Ratzlaff, technical services manager for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, as its new president, succeeding James S. Griffing, and Vijay B. Boolani, who is president of Boolani Engineering Corp. in Mumbai...
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Bunting Magnetics Subsidiary Announces ITAR, DFARS Compliance
Magnet Applications, a subsidiary of Bunting Magnetics Co., has announced that its facility in DuBois, PA is formally registered with the U.S. Department of State, Defense Directorate of Trade Control, under the rules set forth by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The...
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PTX/Powder Show Canada Kicks Off Next Week
Process Technology/Powder & Bulk Solids Canada (PTX/Powder Show Canada), the Canadian resource for process manufacturers to find the latest solutions to help increase production efficiencies, cut cost, eliminate waste, and ensure product consistency, will take place May 14-16, 2013 at the...
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New Brochure Calculates Dust Collector Filter Cost of Ownership
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) has published a new brochure that describes how to calculate “Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)” for cartridge dust collector filters. Manufacturing professionals can use the methodology in the brochure to select filters that will save money while...
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Video Shows How Weigh Modules Ensure Safety, Accuracy
Mettler Toledo has published a new video that shows how its new SWB505 MultiMount weigh modules are rigorously tested to ensure they meet specifications in real-life applications and can be safely installed. The new MultiMount weigh modules are designed for easy installation and for...
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Atlas Copco Introduces SmartLink Data Monitoring for Compressors
SmartLink is a new compressed air monitoring program from Atlas Copco that will increase connectivity between the company and its customers with advanced, 24/7 data monitoring. When integrated with the Elektronikon controller, SmartLink gives customers and Atlas Copco access to a Web-based...
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Spiroflow Systems Acquires Control & Metering Assets
Spiroflow Systems Inc. has acquired the assets of Control & Metering of Mississauga, ON, Canada. Known for its bulk material handling equipment, Control & Metering had filed for bankruptcy on March 20, 2013. Spiroflow Systems acquired all company assets on April 12, 2013. ...
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