Reed Expo puts The "Powders Show" on the Block

Norwalk, CT -- Reed Exhibitions has put its portfolio of North American industrial and manufacturing events up for sale. The company hired Jordan Edmiston Group Inc. to handle the transaction.  Tradeshows includes the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition and other shows including;

-National Manufacturing Week Show
-Assembly Show
-Nepcon Show
-Quality Show
-AM Expo Show
and nine shows in Canada, including Canadian Manufacturing Week.

A spokesman for Reed Exhibitions was reported to say the company has put the shows up for sale to focus on growth in other market sectors, including health care, life sciences and security. The transaction does not include existing or planned manufacturing events in outside of North America.

About Reed Exhibitions

Every year Reed Exhibitions runs over 460 events in 38 countries, bringing together over 90,000 suppliers and more than 5.5 million buyers. With 2,300 employees in 33 offices around the globe they serve 52 industries worldwide.  Web site: http://www.reedexpo.com/

Source:  http://www.tradeshowweek.com/

Particulate Sensor For Dryers

Beverly, MA -- The FilterSense particulate sensor is designed for chemical spray dryers and pharmaceutical powder fluid bed dryers. Moisture present in a drying process will not affect operation nor will the buildup of wet powders.

The company’s proprietary combination of Induction Technology and a Protected-Probe also provides low level measurement capabilities (0.01mg/m3) which is important in the pharmaceutical industry to prevent the loss of valuable powders from filtration systems. Outputs include 4-20mA, Modbus and Ethernet.

FilterSense is the world leader in monitoring and automation solutions for powder recovery filters, industrial ventilation and air pollution control systems such as baghouses, scrubbers, RTOs, mist eliminators and dust collectors.

For more information contact:
FilterSense
800 Cummings Center, 357W
Beverly, MA 01915
Tel: 978-927-4304
Fax: 978-927-4329
Web site: http://www.filtersense.com/

Thayer Belt Scale Gains NTEP Approval

Pembroke, MA -- Thayer Scale is pleased to announce that they have received a Certificate of Conformance (CC) covering their Model NAR 4 and 6 idler Belt Scales for applications on conveyor belts of 18 to 96 inches wide, operating at belt speeds between 100 and 1000 ft/min, under loading of 34 to 340 lb/ft, at flow rates of 102 to 10,200 t/hr.

The Model NAR family uses the same “graded sensitivity” weighbridge that has been used by the company for commercial applications for over 30 years. It is particularly well suited for applications involving high belt speeds (>600 fpm) and steep inclines (>12 deg.).

The concluding 6 month “sealed” permanence test was done on May 20, 2005 at Duke Energy’s Buck Power Station, Spencer N.C., handling Coal at 4800 T/hr on a 72 in. wide conveyor running at 700 ft/min at a 15 degree incline. Three material tests were run at that time, with no adjustment made to the zero between each of the tests. Results were: -0.076%, +0.035%, +0.089%, comfortably within the allowable +/-0.25%.

The significance of this performance, of course, can not be put into perspective without taking into account important information regarding the particular conveyor that the scale is installed in, and the differences in environmental conditions between those during the startup tests and those during the concluding tests, 6 months later. Therefore, the following data is provided:

Material: Coal
Seasons: Fall, winter, spring
Temperature, mean value, November 16, 2004 = 58 degrees F
Temperature, mean value, May 20, 2005 = 71 degrees F
Conveyor Length = 240 feet
Conveyor Incline = 15 deg.
Operating Rate = 4800 T/hr
Belt Speed = 700 ft/min
Idler Spacing = 48 inches
Belt Width = 72 inches
Gravity Take-up = 13,000 pounds
Idler Troughing Angle = 35 degrees

We are pleased to have passed our permanence test under these particular conditions, notably the combination of higher levels of Flow Rate, Belt Speed, and Conveyor Inclination, which taken together characterizes the majority of electric Utility applications.

For more information contact:
Thayer Scale
91 Schoosett Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
Telephone: (781) 826-8101
Fax: (781) 826-7944
Email: Mail@ThayerScale.com
Web site:  http://www.thayerscale.com

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National Sales Manager Wanted - Schade Products

Schade is looking for a sales manager with sales experience with Stackers and Reclaimers.

This position would be responsible for the Schade stockyard product line for North America. This individual must have good bulk material handling experience and technical degree, BS level. Direct experience with stacker and reclaimer equipment beneficial. Sales aptitude is also necessary. Interface with all ACU/North American market customers while focusing in introducing Schade products to the power and non-cement industries. This is a permanent position with full salary, bonus scheme and full benefits.

Key Responsibilities
-Interface with Schade Germany on all project related issues
-Prepare and/or finalize all Schade equipment quotations
-Interface with all North American clients
-Specialize in the Power & non Cement industries
-Become the North American expert for this product line

Web site: http://www.schade-lagertechnik.de/

Please feel free to call or email.

Mr. Ron Shepard
Berkshire Recruiting
Email: ron@berkshirerecruiting.com
Telephone: 678-294-3226

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