Snyder Acquires Asset Tank Div. from Clawson

Lincoln, NE -- Snyder Industries, a leading manufacturer of polyethylene tanks and containers for the storage, transportation and processing of bulk materials, has acquired the Asset Tank divisions of Clawson Container Company.

The Asset Tank divisions include the manufacturing plants to produce both rotationally molded and fabricated steel intermediate bulk containers (IBC's), as well as related rental tank fleets utilized to support similar end markets. Clawson Container Company will retain their blow molded IBC manufacturing plants and related business units, which includes IBC North America and Clean Tide Container.

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC's) are portable bulk transportation containers used to handle a variety of liquid, solid and dry materials in a broad range of markets, including agricultural, water treatment, chemical distribution, paints, food and beverage. Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Snyder Industries is currently the world’s largest manufacturer of rotationally molded polyethylene IBC's, and is credited with some of the market’s leading product innovations.

The Clawson acquisition will expand Snyder’s IBC product offering to include both stainless and carbon steel IBC designs, which will allow the company access to many new markets not presently serviced by their polyethylene product line due to some specific performance limitations in the areas of chemical compatibility, temperature exposure, sterilization, as well as some government regulatory restrictions.

Thomas O’Connell, President and CEO of Snyder Industries, stated, “This acquisition is a good fit with our existing product lines and strategic focus, and provides an entry into traditional steel markets, which will substantially expand our company’s growth opportunities in the greater material handling and storage markets.”

Snyder Industries is a privately owned company with majority interest being held by Cortec Group Fund III, a New York based private equity firm, which invests in middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service businesses.

For more information contact:
Snyder Industries
4700 Fremont Street,
Lincoln, NE 68504
Telephone: (402) 467-5221
Fax: (402) 465-1220
Email: info@snydernet.com
Web site: http://www.snydernet.com/

"Loosen Up" : New Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner

BETHLEHEM, PA -- A new Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner from Flexicon Corporation loosens bulk solid material that has solidified during storage and shipment, enabling bulk bag unloaders to discharge it through bag spouts, according to David Boger, sales manager.

The conditioner features two hydraulic rams with specially-contoured end plates to press opposing sides of bulk bags. An optional hydraulically-actuated, variable-height turntable allows in-frame bag rotation and conditioning of bulk bags at varying heights.

The number and pressure of hydraulic ram actuations, the height of the turntable, and the number of 90-degree rotations are user adjustable. The system controller and hydraulic pump can be mounted on the exterior of the safety cage or remotely. The conditioner is fully enclosed on all four sides for operator safety and includes full-height doors that are interlocked to disallow operation of the system when the doors are open.

“The new conditioner is intended for bulk bags containing hygroscopic chemicals, certain types of spice blends, heat-sensitive products, and other materials prone to solidifying to the point at which pneumatically-actuated flow promotion accessories integral to bulk bag dischargers are inefficient or completely ineffective,” says Boger.

Available as a stand alone unit or integral component of a bulk bag discharger, the unit measures 87” (2210 mm) H X 133” (3378 mm) W X 78” (1981 mm) D, accommodates bulk bags of all popular sizes, and requires only an electrical power connection for operation.

The company also manufactures bulk bag dischargers, bulk bag fillers, flexible screw conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, manual dumping stations, drum dumpers, weigh batching systems, and automated plant-wide systems integrated with new or existing process equipment.

For information contact:
Flexicon Corporation
2400 Emrick Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020-8006
Telephone: 888-353-9426
Email: sales@flexicon.com
Web site: http://www.flexicon.com/

CEMA : Sales Down 23% in October 06

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its October 2006 Booked Orders Index was 125 down 77 points or a decrease of 38% from September 2006's Index of 202 (1990=100). The October 2006 Index represents a decrease of 23% from the October 2005 Index of 163.

October Booked Orders Indexes were 186 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 103 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 143 in October. Index in October is down 3 points or 2% from September 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 143.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 137 in October down 16 points or a decrease of 10% from the September Index of 153. The October 2006 Index represents an increase of 9% from the October 2005 Index of 126.

October Billed Sales Indexes were 187 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 132 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 144 in October. Index in October is up 1 point or 1% from September 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 143.

* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly, they are averaged back to the two preceding months to enable a running monthly index.

Source: http://www.cemanet.org/

Munson Hammer Mill Reduces Fibrous Materials

UTICA, NY - A new Hammer Mill Model 141 from Munson Machinery reduces friable and fibrous materials into uniform particle sizes ranging from 20 to 300 mesh.

Centrifugal force causes pivoting hammers to stand at 90° to the rotating shaft, throwing material against breaker plate ridges in the feed section, and then against perforated bed screens through which sized material exits.

The shaft, integral hammer discs, disc pins and hammers are driven by a 75 hp (56 kw) motor at 1800 to 4000 RPM, achieving hammer tip speeds of 8,700 to 19,500 ft/min (2,650 to 5,950 m/min) even under heavy loads, reducing a broad variety of solid material into particles at high rates.

The mill can pulverize wood scraps, process grain, break-down impact resistant housings, destroy ammunition shells, pulverize newspaper, separate rubber from cord fiber, and reduce the size of a variety of other chemical, plastic, rubber and agricultural products.

Particle size is determined by the size of the screen perforations. In addition to a lower 180° cylinder screen, the Munson unit features an extra 90° screen located in the hinged section of top case, increasing screen area by 50% to a total of 270°, utilizing the entire area of the case.

The lower screen is secured by a quick release mechanism, providing a dust-tight fit and allowing rapid screen changes. Hammer discs, which are spaced evenly along the alloy steel shaft, retain the hardened steel hammer pins. All corners of the hammers are stepped, allowing four edges to be utilized. A removable ring allows rapid pin changes.

The steel fabricated, 3/4 in (19 mm) thick mill case provides the requisite stiffness, alignment and durability to withstand the extreme impact and high loads associated with the most demanding applications. The feed intake welded to the upper portion of the case is also bolted to the lower portion, resulting in a high-integrity connection between the feeding or loading hopper and the mill intake.

Dust-tight and watertight, the unit is configured with a hinged top section and gasketed, single-latch door providing rapid access for cleaning and maintenance.

For information contact:
Munson Machinery Company, Inc.
210 Seward Ave.
Utica, NY 13503
Telephone: 800-944-6644
Email: info@munsonmachinery.com
Web site: http://www.munsonmachinery.com/

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Controls Engineer for Bulk Material Handling - KY

Matrix Engineering, PLLC is looking for a Controls Engineer with Bulk Material Handling Systems and PLC or DCS background.  Minimum 3 years experience. Accredited Engineering Degree or BS is preferred but not required.

Excellent Pay, Good Benefits, Limited Travel

We are a very reputable, small consulting engineering company with our primary focus on bulk material systems, pneumatic conveyors, blending, packaging and weighing systems. Currently we are making great strides in the pulverized fuel industry.

See our website for a description of projects.

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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Matrix Engineering, PLLC
112 Walter Jetton Blvd
Paducah, KY 42001
Telephone: (270) 442-5600 x 207
Fax: (270) 442-0061
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