Vol. 10 - No. 403  
May 12, 2008  
ISSN: 1526-9051  
Copyright 1999-2006  

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Live Video Interviews from PTXi 2008 Show in Chicago

Chicago, IL -- We would like to share with you our video interviews taken this past week at the PTXi 2008 Show in Chicago.

You may not have been able to make the show, or it was too far away for you to attend.  We hope you like the video interviews and new products of interest.  Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Also, we would like to extend our thanks to Mike Critser and Colleen Fanneron of Canon Communications, the show's organizers, for allowing us to bring these videos to you.

As always, our goal to improve your business using the resources available on the Internet.

Very Truly Yours,
Joe Taylor
Powder and Bulk Dot Com
jtaylor@powderandbulk.com

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Interview with Karl Wadensten of Vibco

Vibco is an industry leader with more than 40 years of vibration experience. We deliver the most reliable, most complete line of vibration products available on the market today - without long lead times.

 

Interview with Megan Thompson of ACS Valves

At ACS Valves, we design and manufacture rotary airlock valves for a diverse range of industries. Our custom machine and fabricating shop of 25,000 sq. ft. is engaged in general machining and fabricating

 

Interview with Richard McIntosh of Olds Elevator

The Olds Elevator™ Vertical Bulk Material Conveyor was conceived by inventor Peter Olds of Australia. Applications utilizing casings from 6 to 35 feet tall, elevating up to 25 tons of material per hour.

 

Interview with Joe Lewis of Monitor Technologies

Monitor Technologies is a pioneer of level measurement and monitoring instrumentation, solids flow monitors, particle emission monitors and bin aeration devices for the worldwide powder and bulk solids market.

 

Interview with Steve Baker of Carrier Vibrating Equipment

The Tornesh dryer is an innovative drying device combining many of the benefits of fluid bed and flash drying. The unit can process wet solids ranging in size from 1 micron up to 0.5 inch diameter.

 

Interview with Jerry Ferguson of Hayes & Stolz

Hayes & Stolz Industrial Manufacturing Company has achieved worldwide recognition as a leader in the manufacture of quality, reliable, high performance mixing and material handling equipment.

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Interview with William and John Callaghan of Continental Products Corp.

The Rollo Mixers ability to agglomerate, granulate and encapsulate is novel to the processing industry as well. Continentals “Free-Fall Processing®” method of applying liquids to solids allows for uniform distribution of liquid additives.

 

Interview with Bob Stephenson of Schenck Accurate

For more than 40 years, Schenck AccuRate has been leading the industry in manufacturing and supplying superior volumetric and gravimetric feeders, weighfeeders, solids flow meters, bulk bag discharging systems, and vibratory feeders.

 

Interview with Kevin Dahl of Malvern

Malvern Instruments recognizes and supports industry’s continuing drive to optimize the products it produces and the processes it employs. The company provides a range of particle analysis and rheological instrumentation that delivers inter-related measurements.

 

Interview with Roger Bruere of 4B Components

4B Components, Ltd. has been an industry leader in developing high quality, innovative, and dependable material handling components for the agricultural and industrial sectors. From elevator buckets to forged conveyor chain and level monitors to hazard monitors.

 

Interview with Mike King of MAC Equipment

MAC has been developing dust collection systems to meet regulations and enhance plant air quality since before the passage of the 1970 Clear Air Act.

 

Interview with Andy Nix of Solex Thermal Science

Solex Thermal Science specializes in the science of heating, cooling and drying bulk solids. The company holds the patents to its exclusive heater, cooler and dryer technologies designed specifically for use with free flowing bulk solids.

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Interview with Lyndon Flower of A & J Mixing

A & J design mixing systems that typically include ingredient measuring, mixing, discharging, interfacing to packaging and system control. With our partners, we can expand this package to conveying and storage.

 

Interview with Paul Rose of Airsweep Systems

The Airsweep® bin discharge system by Myrlen provides a proven way to start and maintain flow of tough bulk granular materials... even those that may have resisted previous efforts.

 

Interview with Jerry Olson of Prater-Sterling

Prater-Sterling has an extensive line of products including hammermills, fine grinders, mixers, classifiers, airlocks, compactors, systems & automated controls.

 

Interview with Kathy Hunter of K-Tron

The T-12 loss-in-weight microfeeder may be used for feeding micro ingredients in a continuous or batch operation. The T-12 provides gravimetric feeding of free flowing to difficult powders, such as lumpy, moist, or bridge building materials.

 

Interview with Rob Dallow of Kemutec

Kemutec Powder Technologies dedicated sales team is committed to meeting the specific requirements of our powder processing clients. Our full range of equipment provides economical, efficient and reliable powder processing solutions.

 

Interview with Herman Purutyan of Jenike & Johanson

At Jenike & Johanson, we've made the field of bulk solids flow and processing our business. In fact, it's our only business. We pioneered the technology that is recognized worldwide as the only scientific approach to bulk solids flow.

More Video Interviews...

This is just a part of our video interviews, to see the complete set of 60 videos interviews that were taken in Chicago, please visit our online Video Center, Trade Shows and Events Channel.

Here is the link:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/videos/channel_detail.php?chid=15

Thanks to everyone who took the time to speak with us at the show.

Joe Taylor
Editor

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Hi Everyone,

Diana and I had a great time at the show this past week.  Have a look at the videos we made, just for your viewing pleasure.

Kathy Hunter:  We would like to dedicate this issue of our weekly newsletter to Kathy, she will be retiring from K-Tron this June.  Kathy was an early adopter of our web site, offering her praise and support when it meant the most.  We wish her the best with her family and grandchildren.  Kathy plans to offer her services as marketing consultant, which we all look forward to.

If you want to contact Kathy, her email is:  kathyhunter200@comcast.net

With over 6,000+ subscribers, our goal is to provide information to improve your business by using the resources available on the Internet.

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