New Sponsor : Acrison Inc.

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

For over 40 years, Acrison has maintained a leadership position in the application of unique and innovative technologies for dry solids metering and handling. They are a global supplier of high-performance volumetric and gravimetric feeders, continuous blenders, bin discharging mechanisms, water treatment packages and related control systems to processing industries of every description.

Acrison holds hundreds of worldwide patents covering the majority of its mechanical and electrical designs. Their systems and feeders installed over 30 years ago are still in daily use, continuously metering a variety of products at installations around the globe.

"Total Performance Products"

The Acrison SBC-2000 family of controllers have been designed with an emphasis on performance and reliability. Their controllers offers a wide variety of interfacing and communications options including Network Gateway used with Profibus DP and DeviceNet networks, Ethernet Gateway and Bluetooth Gateway. All capable of communicating and interfacing with up to 32 individual Acrison weigh feeder controllers.

Service: Acrison’s first priority is to meet the diverse needs of an ever expanding user base. With its world-class equipment demonstration, training and seminar facilities, and an excellent global sales and service network, Acrison is well positioned to meet the requirements of its customers.

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For more information contact:
Mr. Terry Shaw
Acrison Inc.
20 Empire Blvd.
Moonachie, NJ 07074
Telephone: 201-440-8300
Fax: 201-440-4939
Email: informail@acrison.com
Website: http://www.acrison.com/

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Bulkflow to show its Heat Exchanger in Atlanta

CALGARY, CANADA -- BulkFlow Technologies Ltd. will showcase its Bulkflow Heat Exchanger for indirect heating and cooling of free flowing bulk solids at Powder and Bulk Solids Southeast at Booth #2039 in Atlanta, GA, April 24-26, 2007.

The Bulkflow Heat Exchanger heats or cools powders and bulk solids and combines the two sciences of indirect heat transfer and mass flow of bulk solids. The powder or bulk solids move slowly by gravity between vertical heat transfer surfaces formed by welding plates containing the heat transfer fluid, typically water in the case of a cooler. A mass flow discharge device controls the product flow rate. Equipment is contained in a totally sealed unit to eliminate any concern for dirt or contamination.

The combination of technologies makes the Bulkflow equipment “environmentally friendly.” Unlike many other types of bulk solid coolers, the Bulkflow system does not require large volumes of air to operate and instead lets gravity do the work to greatly reduce power consumption.

Bulkflow is the recognized market leader in its field for indirect heating and cooling of bulk solids with more than 250 successful applications worldwide. Applications include chemicals, fertilizers, polymers, detergents, catalysts, minerals, oilseeds, grains, food products, sugar and biosolids.

Bulkflow technology combines zero emission, lower energy consumption and lower capital cost with exceptional results. Benefits include a gentle, improved product flow to prevent product attrition, prevention of potential caking in storage, and improved packaging. Safe and compact, the system easily integrates with existing equipment.

About Bulkflow Technologies

Bulkflow was formed in 1999 but their patented heat exchanger technology was created almost 20 years before in 1986 when an engineer at the Cominco Fertilizer plant near Calgary, Alberta, Canada invented a better way to cool granular fertilizer.

With headquarters in Calgary, Bulkflow Technologies has a network of strategically located sales representatives throughout North America. The company also has subsidiary operations in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands to serve the European market and serves the Asian market through strategically located dealers in numerous countries.

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
Web site:  http://www.solexthermal.com/

Schmal to head Martin Engineering Brazil

Neponset, IL -- Javier Schmal has been named as the new Managing Director for the Brazil business unit of Martin Engineering, the Neponset-Illinois based supplier of systems and services to improve bulk solids handling.

Schmal joined Martin Engineering S. de R.L. de C.V. in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1997. In 2004, he became Managing Director for Martin Engineering Mexico and during his tenure in that position the unit reported record sales and led Martin Engineering’s business units in a number of key financial performance indicators.

Martin Engineering Ltda was established in 1989 to offer MARTIN® Products and Services to solids handling operations in Brazil. Martin Engineering Brazil is now located in Campinas, with branch offices in Vitуria.

Founded in 1944, Martin Engineering is the world leader in making bulk materials handling cleaner, safer, and more productive. Martin Engineering technologies control dust and spillage from belt conveyors and promote the movement of bulk solids from storage and through industrial processes.

With corporate offices in Neponset, Illinois, the privately-held company reaches around the world with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, and United Kingdom. MARTIN® Products and Services are also available from authorized representatives around the world.

For more information contact:
Martin Engineering
One Martin Place
Neponset, IL 61345-9766
Telephone: (800) 544-2947
Fax: (309) 594-2432
Email: martinone@martin-eng.com
Web site: http://www.martin-eng.com/

DEM Solutions to launch EDEM 1.2 at POWTECH 2007

Edinburgh, UK -- DEM Solutions, a leading developer of discrete element modeling software solutions, is to launch the latest version of its market leading EDEM software at POWTECH 2007 in Germany (Nurnberg, 27th – 29th March 2007). DEM Solutions will be demonstrating EDEM 1.2 at its stand, No.203, Hall 8.

The EDEM software enables engineers to simulate the movement of particulate solids within their handling, processing and manufacturing operations to produce valuable information for innovation and improvement of equipment and process design.

First launched in 2005, EDEM has been deployed across the globe in a broad range of sectors including pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral and materials processing as well as mining, oil & gas production, geo-mechanics and agriculture.

John Favier, CEO of DEM Solutions, commented, “We are delighted to be showcasing EDEM 1.2 at POWTECH 2007. Our latest software will deliver significantly enhanced processing speeds allowing engineers to generate and analyze ever more complex particle simulations. This – combined with our ability to integrate with other CAE solutions – will further increase our ability to support engineers in their drive towards greater efficiency and reduced costs in industrial and manufacturing processes.”

EDEM has the unique ability to couple with other CAE tools, which gives the software the power to simulate the complicated interactions between particles and other materials and forces. These CAE couplings include fluid dynamics, electrical and magnetic, chemical kinetics and rigid body dynamics.

About DEM Solutions

DEM Solutions is a leader in discrete element modeling software. Its EDEM software is used to simulate particulate handling, processing and manufacturing operations in pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral and materials processing as well as oil & gas production, agricultural and construction and geo-technical engineering. EDEM provides high-resolution information on particle kinematics, momentum, heat and mass transfer in particulate flows.

For further information contact:
Mr. John Favier
DEM Solutions Ltd.
20 York Place
Edinburgh EH1 3EP
UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 131 558 2681
Email: jfavier@dem-solutions.com
Web site: http://www.dem-solutions.com/

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Kason's New Gap-Free, Low-Profile Sifter A new low-profile “Flo-Thru” sifter from Kason Corporation features a gap-free screen frame with quick-disconnect clamps and a crevice-free interior.

Call for Papers : 9th ICBMH Conference
This international conference is organized jointly by the Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling and the Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technologies in Newcastle.

New Controls Package for Columbia Palletizers Columbia Machine announces a New Controls Package that will be included with all floor level and high level palletizers.

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I am trying to feed micron sized powder onto a small heated surface located at the bottom of a vacuum reactor.

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National Sales Manager Wanted - Atlanta, GA

We need a National Sales Manager to sell our stockyard product line.  Must have bulk material handling experience. Direct experience with stacker and reclaimer equipment is beneficial.

Salary $100 - $155K + bonus scheme and full benefits.

Location Atlanta Georgia.

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

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