Eriez Acquires Canadian Process Technologies

Erie, PA-- Eriez, world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and separation applications, announced the acquisition of Vancouver, British Columbia-based Canadian Process Technologies (CPT). CPT‘s core business is design and supply of mineral processing equipment, specializing in column flotation systems. Other services include evaluation studies, metallurgical testing, flowsheet development and basic engineering.

The Vancouver and Brazilian offices will continue to operate under the current names of Canadian Process Technologies Inc. and CPT Brazil Ltda.

“The acquisition of CPT will enable us to further extend our capabilities and product offerings to the mining and process industries. Additionally, it will help us serve our Canadian and South American customers more quickly and efficiently,” said Mike Mankosa, Eriez’ Vice President of Operations. The company will immediately begin executing the planned integration of Eriez’ and CPT’s operations. “Everything is in place for a smooth, seamless transition.”

Eriez’ acquisition of CPT comes on the heels of the company’s completion of a 32,000 square foot addition to its Erie, PA world headquarters. “2006 was a banner year for Eriez,” said Tim Shuttleworth, President and CEO. “Acquiring CPT is the perfect way to begin another very exciting year for Eriez.”

Eriez is recognized as world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries.

Eriez manufactures and markets these products through eleven international facilities located on five continents. For more information, call toll-free (888) 300-ERIEZ (3743) within the U.S. and Canada.

For online users, visit http://www.eriez.com/

CEMA : January Sales Increase 17%

NAPLES, FL -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2007 Booked Orders Index was 130 down 26 points or a decrease of 17% from December 2006's Index of 156 (1990=100). The January 2007 Index represents an increase of 17% from the January 2006 Index of 111.

January Booked Orders Indexes were 174 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 114 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 144 in January. Index in January is up 2 points or 1% from December 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 142.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 143 in January up 19 points or an increase of 15% from the December Index of 124. The January 2007 Index represents an increase of 4% from the January 2006 Index of 137.

January Billed Sales Indexes were 180 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 144 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 143 in January. Index represents an increase of 1% from December 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 142.

* 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/

The New Brabender DualTray Feeder

Mississauga, Canada -- The Brabender DualTray Feeder is a mass flow metering feeder featuring vertical flow of the metered ingredients and utilising both natural bulk ingredient flow and gravity. The feeder is supplied fully mounted in a free-standing mounting base inclusive of load cells as a complete loss-in-weight feeder.

The operating principle is based on two or more cylindrical feed modules with integrated semicircular guide and feed trays across a part of the modules' cross sections. The feed modules are configured one above the other in opposite feed directions with the discharge edges of the feed trays overlapping. Applying vibration and thus changing the angle of repose induces ingredient flow.

Following gravity, the ingredient flows downwards across the vibrating trays similar to a cascade and without segregation, while the flow rate is controlled by variable vibration. Switching the vibration off stops the ingredient flow instantaneously because the ingredient assumes its angle of repose again. Hence, the feeder is also perfectly suitable for batching.

As the Brabender DualTray Feeder has no rotating parts, it is particularly suitable for damageable bulk ingredients easily damaged or destroyed by mechanical strain. In addition, its operating principle makes the feeder suitable for bulk ingredients with grains of different sizes, particularly lumpy media, and for fibres.

The Brabender DualTray Feeder was systematically designed for easy dismantling and quick cleaning. The feed unit can be disconnected from the vibration drive simply by releasing a fixation handle. The individual feed modules and the outlet cone can then be removed for cleaning or exchange within minutes by releasing the clamping rings interconnecting them. The vibration drive remains mounted in place.

Due to its quick cleaning features and as it does not deteriorate bulk ingredients, the feeder particularly complies with demands made by the food industry and can be supplied in a suitable sanitary version.

For more information contact:
Brabender Technologie Inc.
6500 Kestrel Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5T-1Z6
Canada
Telephone: 905-670-2933 or Toll Free: 888-284-4574
Fax: 905-670-2557

Largest Australian Screener at Cargill Beef

TAMWORTH, AUSTRALIA -- Cargill Beef Australia began screening meat meal at its Tamworth plant using the largest circular vibratory screen separator manufactured in Australia, according to Tim Mellor, sales & product manager for Rendertech Ltd. of Chelsea, Victoria, licensee of Kason Corporation.

The screener is a stainless steel 84 in. (2134 mm) diameter Kason Vibroscreen model K84-1-SS equipped with a 3 hp (2.2 kW) unbalanced weight gyratory motor, stainless steel screen with .09 in. (2.2 mm) apertures, ball tray anti-blinding device and dust cover.

According to Bruce Collier, Cargill’s rendering supervisor, the unit has a throughput of 2 to 3.5 tons of meat meal per hour and is installed adjacent to a 60 in. (1524 mm) Kason Vibroscreen model K60-1-SS that screens fines from tallow. Installed in September 2005, the smaller unit is equipped with a .017 in. (0.42 mm) aperture screen, Kleen Screen anti-blinding rings, splash cover and 2.5 hp (1.85 kW) gyratory motor.

Other Kason equipment manufactured in Australia includes low-profile vibratory screeners, centrifugal screeners, and circular fluid bed dryers, coolers and moisturizers.

For more information contact:
Kason Corporation
67-71 East Willow St.
Millburn, NJ 07041-1416
Telephone: 1-973-467-8140
Email: info@kason.com
Web site: http://www.kason.com/

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