New Sponsor : S. Howes

Jacksonville Beach, FL -- We are pleased to announce that S. Howes, Inc. has become a sponsor of Powder and Bulk Dot Com.

S. Howes, Inc. was established in 1856 as a leading designer and manufacturer of processing equipment. Since that time, the company has built on its knowledge of mechanical engineering and manufacturing best practices and diversified its product line by developing process equipment designs used in plants today.

They design and manufacture numerous types of processing equipment including: mixers & blenders, conveyors, separators, size reducers, grain cleaners and accessories for a wide variety of products and processing industries. The company is still a family-owned and managed business and strives to maintain its reputation as a leading supplier and provider of high-quality equipment and superior customer service.

"Built to Last"

Customer satisfaction is our top priority. To ensure our equipment does exactly what you want it to do efficiently and economically, we offer free testing of your product and application. Our modern testing facility is available to customers who would like to do a free trial run of their product and review results for their particular application.

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For more information contact:
S. Howes, Inc.
25 Howard St.
Silver Creek, NY  14136

Telephone: (888) 255-2611, toll free
Fax: (716) 934-2081
Email: sales@showes.com
Web site: http://www.showes.com/

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Bulkflow to Exhibit New "Cube Dryer" at ACHEMA

Calgary, Canada -- Bulkflow Technologies has developed an innovative dryer concept - the Bulkflow Cube Drying System (TM) that cleverly integrates product flow, drying air and indirect heat into a compact and highly energy efficient dryer for bulk solids.

Visit their booth at ACHEMA, Bulkflow Technologies, Hall 4.0, Booth 02, ACHEMA 2006, May 15 - 19, Frankfurt, Germany

Plate heat exchanger technology is the most efficient and cost effective solution to most heat transfer problems. Bulkflow Technologies as the world leader in plate heat exchangers for bulk solids has applied their expertise to develop an energy efficient dryer incorporating all of the advantages of plate exchanger technology.

The Bulkflow Cube Drying System works on 3-axis.
- Bulk product moves by gravity in mass flow
- Indirect heating with plates provides thermal energy
- Dry cross-flow air removes moisture

The advantages:
- Low energy consumption (energy efficiency to 90%)
- Utilize waste heat for additional energy recovery
- Gravity flow of product means almost no moving parts
- Compact design due to integration of indirect heating and drying
- Low stack emissions

BulkFlow Technologies Ltd. was formed in 1999, but the company’s patented heat exchanger technology was created almost 20 years ago in 1986. An engineer at the Cominco Fertilizer (now Agrium) plant near Calgary, Alberta, Canada was inspired to come up with a better way to cool granular fertilizer and the Bulkflow Heat Exchanger was born. The technology combines zero emissions, lower energy consumption and lower capital costs with exceptional results.

For more information contact:
BulkFlow Technologies Ltd.
3122-114 Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2Z 3V6
Telephone: (403) 254-3500
Fax: (403) 254-3501
Email: info@bulkflow.com
Web site:  http://www.solexthermal.com/

Kemutec Acquires Powder Process Systems

Macclesfield UK -- Kemutec Powder Technologies Ltd (KPT) is pleased to announce that the company has acquired the intellectual property, employees, brand name and product range of Powder Process Systems Ltd. based in Essex, UK.

The acquisition adds PPS’s range of Air Classifier and Reverse Jet Filters to KPT’s already extensive range of KEK size reduction equipment, further extending their fine grinding capability to meet the individual needs of the Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Powder Paints/Coatings Industries.

PPS continues to be the market leaders in ultra fine milling systems and the originators of the “Clam shell” design of Air Classifier Mill which gives major user benefits where rapid product changeover or access for inspection and cleaning are prime requirements. The PPS family of Air Classifier mills is extensive ranging from the Lab mill delivering a few kilos per hour through to large 300KW drive production machines capable of throughputs of several tons per hour.

Kemutec Powder Technologies is one of the most respected names in the Powder Processing Industry and are well known for their Systems Integration capabilities based around their range of Powder Processing Equipment.

KPT will retain the valuable PPS brand name and it will join the existing well known brands of KEK Mills & Centrifugal Sifters, GARDNER Mixers and MUCON Flow Control Valves & Discharge Aids under the KPT umbrella.

As KPT’s Business Development Director, George Tunnicliffe comments, “ We are very excited about the new venture.…the acquisition reinforces KPT’s reputation as a ‘Complete Powder Processing Solutions Provider’ and significantly increases our milling capabilities. Our aim will be to build upon the already supportive customer base which PPS have whilst bringing this technology to KPT’s existing customers”.

Kemutec Powder Technologies in Macclesfield (UK) and Kemutec Group Inc. in Bristol (PA, USA) each operate extensive test facilities where customers can witness testing of their products first hand. Rental equipment is also made available in order to conduct in-house testing upon request.

For more information call:
Kemutec (Macclesfield): +44 (0) 1625 412000
Kemutec (PPS - Essex): +44 (0) 1702 292277
Kemutec Group Inc (USA): +1 215 788-8013
or visit the web site at www.kemutec.com

Conveyor Industry Sees Order Growth in 2005

NAPLES, FL -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reports that 2005 new orders were up for the conveyor industry for the third consecutive year. CEMA estimates that new orders totaled $5.27 billion for 2005, which represents a 3.1% increase over 2004.

New orders were up 3.1% and shipments were down 11.1% in 2005 compared to 2004. Bulk Handling Equipment orders were up 2.3% and shipments were down 3.5%. Unit Handling Equipment orders were up 3.5% while shipments were down 8.1%. CEMA President, James Lamb, announced the results at the Association’s annual meeting in Marco Island, Florida, in March.

CEMA tracks new orders and shipped sales volume in seven classes of unit handling equipment and five classes of bulk handling equipment. The graphs shown below plot monthly order and sales trends from reporting CEMA member companies from January 2004, through December 2005. Trends are totaled and graphed for all product classes in Bulk Handling Equipment, Unit Handling Equipment and Total CEMA members.

The executives representing CEMA member companies who attended the annual meeting were pleased to see an increase in orders in 2005.

Founded in 1933, CEMA is the trade association of leading North American conveyor equipment manufacturers and engineering firms.

Safety Labels and Manuals

CEMA also makes available to both member and nonmember companies, safety labels for all types of conveyor equipment as well as useful technical information and manuals. For example, CEMA has available for purchase the revised Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials 6th Edition - “The Belt Book”. This book is an authoritative technical manual for bulk belt conveyor design worldwide.

For further information on CEMA or its member companies, or to order safety labels or CEMA publications, visit our web site at http://www.cemanet.org

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Chad Calvert Named New Abresist Sales Engineer Chad Calvert, Prairie Village, KS, has been named as the new Abresist Corporation Sales Engineer for the midwest.

Rotex Announces The New "Apex" Screener
The Apex screener increases up-time by enabling quick screen changes, while retaining the same process efficiency and gyratory-reciprocating motion of the Rotex screener.

PowerFleet Appointed US Distributor for Mobicon Powerfleet, specialists in materials handling equipment, has been appointed exclusive distributors in the USA for the innovative Mobicon mobile container handling system.

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I am curious as how one is to define an explosive material when it comes to dry powdered goods. Specifically protein powders, maltodextrin and sucralose.

I am currently trying to select a central vac and dust collector system for our production facility. Are there lists or a sets of criteria as to identify explosive powders? (to post reply, click here)

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Sonoma Nutraceuticals
erik@sonomanutraceuticals.com

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Other than Bunting Magnetics and Eriez, does anyone know the name of a good, reliable supplier of magnetic separation equipment in Western Canada?

This company must have a good reputation and be prepared to stand behind their equipment because my client needs a lot of hand-holding.
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Enersul
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Scientific Manager - Lake Forest, IL

Company: TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc.

Catch the Spirit... There's a spirit that permeates our company. And that spirit comes from our people. We're creative, energetic, and entrepreneurial. Founded by the partnership of two of the world's most successful pharmaceutical organizations, TAP is committed to delivering life-enhancing products to people who need them.

If you desire a positive and diverse workplace where your talents can grow, consider this the opportunity of a lifetime. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, temporary and extended disability, retirement plans, paid holidays and vacations, flexible work options and more. TAP is the place you want to be.

Position Description

Manufacturing Technology's Technical Operations department is responsible for review, assessment, planning, coordination, evaluation, decision-making and execution of all technical support activities related to product/process validation and scale-up for TAP's product portfolio, capital equipment acquisition and installation, facilities, identification, evaluation, assessment and selection of packaging materials and equipment, analytical testing and production process optimization, product commercialization and introduction, product line extension and life cycle management including interactions with senior management and team members from TAP, parent companies, in-licensing partners, domestic or international third party contractors/suppliers, consulting firms, and regulatory agencies.

The Technical Operations Scientific Manager manages the assessment, review, planning, coordination, evaluation, decision-making, execution, and risk-management of scientific technical support activities related to product/process validation and scale-up for TAP's product portfolio, analytical testing and production process optimization, post commercialization product technology transfer, product line extension, and life cycle management.

The Technical Operations Scientific Manager is responsible for providing tactical technical support for TAP's product portfolio from NDA filing through the commercial life of the product. This position is responsible for ensuring that scientific technical support activities are completed in a timely manner, meet the highest scientific, quality, and compliance standards, and are in alignment with TAP's corporate business and financial objectives. This position interfaces with all TAP departments and disciplines, third party contractors, external consultants, and industry experts in order to resolve complex technical issues.

The Scientific Manager of Technical Operations must have a diverse scientific background in drug development, product formulation, pharmaceutical operations, analytical testing, and validation and other related fields.

Qualifications

Ph.D. Required. (Formulation Science or Process Engineering or Analytical Chemistry is preferred). A minimum of eight (8) years of product research and development, drug product process development, technical project management, or operations experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Experience with PAT is a plus. Good understanding of drug development and the NDA process, production and analytical testing processes and technologies, cGMP regulations, and pharmaceutical outsourcing. Must have experience in working with outsourcing partners for technical support activities. Must have good negotiating, planning, and organization skills. Must have experience in supporting the filing of SNDA, ANDA and/or NDAs. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Proven scientific protocol and report writing and execution. Must have a strong scientific background and a broad range of experience in order to manage technical support issues pertaining to product formulations, manufacturing, and validation. Must be able to handle multiple projects with competing timelines.

To apply for this position, go to: http://www.tap.com/car_openings.asp 
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