CPM Acquires Chinese Equipment Company

WATERLOO, IOWA --CPM Acquisition Corporation (CPM), the world’s leading supplier of processing equipment to the animal feed, oilseed, biofuels, food processing, and plastics compounding industries, announces the acquisition of Nanjing Ruiya Polymer Processing Equipment Co., LTD. of Nanjing, China. Following the completion of the acquisition, the CPM Ruiya Extrusion division will be aligned with CPM Century Extrusion.

The addition of Ruiya is a significant advancement in CPM’s mission to offer its customers the finest engineered, manufactured, and supported extrusion technologies, allowing customers to achieve the lowest total operating cost solutions for their compounding needs.

CPM Century Extrusion President Bob Urtel announced the acquisition from the K-Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, saying, “We are proud to have the people of Ruiya join us as we continue our mission to bring the very best products and services to the worldwide compounding marketplace. Our combined resources for engineering, manufacturing and process support, along with the outstanding product portfolios and service networks of both companies, will shape the future of extrusion equipment performance and value.”

The combination of Century Extrusion and Ruiya will form a powerful manufacturing and service network with a strong team of application specialists that will compete on a long-term, global scale to serve its customers. With the addition of Ruiya, CPM’s worldwide primary process equipment team will be over 950 members strong.

“This expansion of our product line will benefit our global customers and increase our capacity, expertise, and quality of global service. It continues the CPM tradition of building a premier organization from exceptional teams around the globe,” stated CPM President Ted Waitman.

The acquisition will significantly expand CPM’s portfolio of primary processing equipment for markets served by compounding extrusion technologies and extends the existing CPM global solution network in Asia. CPM will continue manufacturing at all existing locations and will continue the production of all existing product lines.

“We are very excited to join the CPM Extrusion Group as we further our primary mission of providing top ranked products with complete application capabilities at attractive prices and loyal service to our worldwide customers. The cooperation between Century Extrusion and Ruiya will be an example of flawless teamwork that brings the full resources of our combined capabilities to fulfill every requirement of our customers,” said Ruiya Chief Engineer Harry Zhang.

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

QMastor Provides Software for OK Tedi Mining

Australia -- The Directors of QMASTOR Limited are pleased to announce the signing of a five year software and services contract with Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) for the provision of Pit to Port.net® and iFuse®. The installation will provide improved copper/gold ore tracking and stockpile management across the supply chain.

Mr Trent Bagnall, Managing Director of QMASTOR Limited stated: “QMASTOR welcomes the opportunity to partner with Ok Tedi Mining Limited. This contract win illustrates the commodity independence of our systems representing our first copper/gold ore installation, and it is pleasing to see our global customer base expanding into Papua New Guinea.”

“QMASTOR were chosen ahead of a number of competitor’s because we are able to provide a true turnkey solution which facilitates rapid deployment and implementation. Flexibility and depth of functionality were also important requirements in which our solution outrivaled competing products.”

“This contract win will improve our interim results to be posted in December.”

The Ok Tedi mine, operated by OTML, is a major producer of copper concentrate for the world smelting market. It is situated in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province and is the single largest business contributor to the country’s economy employing over 2000 people.

About QMASTOR Limited

QMASTOR Limited is a market leader in the provision of specialist management information systems and services to the global mining, port, power generation and other bulk commodity industries. QMASTOR systems currently manage over 300 million tonnes of bulk commodity movements per annum in coal, iron ore, nickel, bauxite and copper/gold.

For more information contact:
Mr. Trent Bagnall
QMASTOR Limited
Telephone: +61 (2) 4908 2222
Email: tbagnall@qmastor.com 
Web site: http://www.qmastor.com/ 

CEMA : Equipment Sales Up 11% in September

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its September 2007 Booked Orders Index was 225 up 79 points or an increase of 54% from August 2007's Index of 146 (1990=100). The September 2007 Index represents an increase of 11% from the September 2006 Index of 202.

September Booked Orders Indexes were 198 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 239 for Unit Handling Equipment(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 156 in September. Index in September represents an increase of 1% from August 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 154.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 150 in September. Index in September is down 2 points or 1% from August 2007's Index of 152. The September 2007 Index represents a decrease of 3 points or 2% from the September 2006 Index of 153.

September Billed Sales Indexes were 213 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 140 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 146 in September. Index in September is unchanged from August 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 146.

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

Conveyor Belt Constructed of Detectable Material

Suwanee, GA - Habasit Belting introduces the M1185 Flush Grid 0.5" with new detectable POM for food applications; cooling crackers, chips and tortillas; drying and draining fruits and vegetables; breading meat and poultry.

The detectable material is very easy to detect with common metal x-ray detectors used in the food industry. The innovative Smart Fit rod design provides maximum rod retention and allows for fast installation and repairs with a screwdriver.

The M1185 Flush Grid 0.5" also features 9.6% more open area than competitors, an open hinge design and large open area (easy to clean), Plastic construction that will not fatigue like wire belts, and small transfers 0.5" (capable of transferring small product without damaging it).

Habasit is the worldwide market leader in the belting industry. Our key objective is to offer superior solutions for our customers. Anywhere. Any time. Based on over 60 years of experience and continuous innovation, you always receive the best solution for your application. Exactly the right products, right on time.

For more information contact:
Habasit Belting, LLC
305 Satellite Blvd.
Suwanee, GA 30024
Web site: http://www.habasitusa.com/

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