Summer of Fun : "Blogging for Books" Rolls On

Jacksonville, FL -- Our "blogging for books" event continues with a new book by Tom Taylor, "Selection and Use of Intermediate Bulk Containers" published by the British Materials Handling Board.  Each of the next three bloggers who post an article will receive a free book.

To become a PowderandBulk blogger. just send an email with your contact information to don@powderandbulk.com with the subject line: sign me up for the powder blog.  We'll create an account for you and help you get started.  If you’re one of the next three bloggers, you’ll receive one of these IBC Guides by Tom Taylor.

Intermediate Bulk Containers or IBCs have grown in popularity for a wide range of applications because of their convenience and the ease with which they can be taken directly to the final point of use for their contents.

Taylor's guide covers the full breadth of IBCs, whether constructed of plastic, aluminum, mild or stainless steel, and a wide choice of contact surfaces and finishes.

The guide includes appendices with specific product information from some leading manufacturers of IBC handling systems. IBC design involves some proprietary design features or integrated handling systems which are presented by these manufacturers.

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Editor's Note:  We also have one more copy of "Users Guide to Segregation" up for winning as well.  If you would like to have your book included in our Summer giveaway, email me at jtaylor@powderandbulk.com.

Boss Tank Acquired by Neighbors & Associates

Parsons, KS -- Neighbors & Associates Group (N&A), a holding company that specializes in storage tanks and integrated storage systems, announces the acquisition of Boss Tank through a stock exchange offer. Boss Tank is a manufacturer of bolted and shop-welded storage tanks located in Oswego, KS. N&A is the parent company of Tank Connection & Alliance Constructors, both of Parsons, KS.

“This move is strategic and will allow us to pursue the industry with an extensive product line,” stated Bill Neighbors, company President. “We have now become vertically and horizontally integrated with all three major types, bolted, field-welded and shop-welded steel storage tanks. In effect, if it stores bulk or liquid material, we can probably design, fabricate and install it anywhere in the world. This puts us in a unique competitive position, which is unmatched in the storage tank industry”.

What is distinctive about the company profile is the success achieved in reunifying the best, most experienced talent in the storage industry. The net result is a unified, consolidated company that has years of combined experience in storage tank design, applications, fabrication and field construction.

About Neighbors & Associates Group

The core company base specializes in storage tanks, storage products and turnkey storage systems. Each company held under the N&A Group is a stand-alone company, servicing different market segments. Companies part of the N&A Group now are: Tank Connection, LiquidTanks.com, Boss Tank, ATEC Steel, Alliance Constructors, LevelControls.com and TankManways.com. The N&A Group of companies employees over 160 people.

For more information visit: http://www.tankconnection.com/

K-Tron Wins the Reader’s Choice Award

PITMAN, NJ -- Control Magazine, a Putman Media trade journal serving the process automation market, recently awarded K-Tron their 2007 Readers Choice Award for “Inline Weighing Systems.”

Twenty percent of the readers responding to the Control Magazine digital survey named K-Tron as the best supplier of Inline Weighing Systems. Rice Lake Weighing Systems came in second with 15%, Hardy Instruments third with 6% and Acrison and Siemens Energy & Automation both had 5%.

According to Putman Publications, the selection process is entirely in the hands of the readers. Their product preferences are based on real-world field experiences, without any prompting from Putman. Putman is convinced that results from this type of unaided survey are more respected by the technology users and specifiers in the process control user community than any other product award model.

About K-Tron

K-Tron is a global leader in the gravimetric feeder market and a single-source supplier for feeding, pneumatic conveying and systems engineering solutions. The K-Tron Process Group manufactures and markets its equipment for the process industries under the brand names of K-Tron Feeders and Premier Pneumatics.

For more visit: http://www.ktron.com/

Batching System Solves Dust Problems

Brunswick, OH -- Metso BEST, Inc. has developed a unique batching system that solves dust problems and saves time. A manufacturer required a clean, accurate method of batching out specific amounts of various carbon black materials in a process that required frequent changes of the materials.

Metso BEST engineers designed a gain-in-weight bulk-bag unloading station with an interchangeable-frame system complete with unloader assembly. After closing a butterfly valve, the original frame is lifted out of the stationary feeding station and replaced by a second frame with different material. Its butterfly valve is opened and the material change is complete.

For gain-in-weight batching, carbon black is metered out of the unloading station into a plastic bin, which is indexed onto a scale. When initiated, the system automatically dispenses the proper amount of material, accurate to +/- 0.1 lbs. on a 75 lb. batch.

The complete process is accomplished in a dust-free environment. The system is readily adaptable to other applications. Materials and processes are tested in Metso BEST’s onsite testing facilities.

Metso BEST, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered equipment, turn-key systems and technologically advanced controls for a wide variety of dry powder and solids processing industries.

More information contact:
Metso BEST, Inc.
1071 Industrial Parkway North
Brunswick, OH 44212
Telephone: 330-273-1277 or 800-827-9237
Fax: 330-225-8740
Email: sales@bestvibes.com
Web site: http://www.bestvibes.com/

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Regional Sales Manager Wanted

Fluid Energy Processing and Equipment Company, an industry leading chemical processing and manufacturing company for over 50 years, is located just north of Philadelphia, PA. We provide powder processing equipment and systems and high quality custom powder processing services for a variety of customers and industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Regional Sales Manager. Prior technical sales experience in the pharmaceutical, chemicals, polymers, additives, or bulk powder industries will be helpful. This individual is responsible for key account sales growth and technical sales/service initiatives with new/existing customers.

A strong writing ability and excellent communication skills are a must. This candidate must have the ability to identify new opportunities, collect facts and data, develop closing plans and be able to aggressively pursue sales opportunities to increase market share. The candidate should be neat, organized, and able to multi task.

* Interaction with all functional areas of the Company.
* Regular communication and technical support with the Processing and Equipment Manufacturing Divisions.
* Work in conjunction with Account Managers and Customer Service personnel.
* Develop, coordinate and maintain sales channels including training and development.
* Initiate and maintain customer relationships
* Overcome challenges and remove road blocks to generating and close profitable business opportunities
* Lead all marketing functions including trade shows, literature, direct mailings, technical meetings, etc.
* Maintains high standards and professional image of the company on a customer level
* 30-40% travel

Requirements:
* Degree in a technical (pharmaceutical, chemistry, polymer or related) or business related field (Marketing, Business Admin.)
* Strong communications skills (both oral and written)
* High energy and enthusiastic individual
* General knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and GMP regulations
* Team player
* Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and establish relationships
* Skills in the follow areas: planning, organization, customer focus, results and relationship building

Considered a plus:
* Knowledge of dry chemical processing
* Fluid Energy offers a competitive compensation package including base and variable components.

Please send Resumes to:
Jeff Gutkind
Fluid Energy Processing and Equipment Company
4300 Bethlehem Pike
Telford, PA 18969
215-721-8990
Email:  jgutkind@fluidenergype.com
Web site:  http://www.fluidenergype.com/

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