New Sponsor : Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems

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

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems brings its customers the leading powder processing technologies from the most respected brand names throughout the world. Their Alpine, Micron, Mikro, Vrieco-Nauta, Stott and Vitalair brand names assure reliability, durability and optimal product performance.

Their products serve the pharmaceutical, food, mineral and metals and chemical processing industries. For over 80 years, Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems has led the industry in size reduction, classifying, mixing, blending, drying, grinding, filling, bulk packaging, containment, compaction and analytical equipment and systems.

They offer complete system engineering, application technology, equipment manufacturing and assembly, commissioning, on-site training, and process optimization. Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems has product development services from concept through commercialization.

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Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems also provide a full range of services including: custom toll processing; laboratory analysis; product testing on a wide variety of unit operations; pilot product production and pilot testing of a diverse range of pharmaceutical products. They also offer validation services for their pharmaceutical systems.

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Telephone: 908-273-6360 or 800-526-4491
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Email: info@hmps.hosokawa.com
Website: http://www.hmicronpowder.com/

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Metso to supply Rotary Railcar Unloaders

Helsinki, Finland -- Metso will supply two twin-cell rotary railcar unloader systems to Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (FMG) for its Anderson Point site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The value of the order is approximately EUR 39 million and it will be included Metso Minerals’ Q3 orders received. Both deliveries will be completed in Q4, 2009.

Each unloader system consists of a train indexer, train locks and a twin-cell rotary railcar unloader. The order also comprises engineering, design and start-up assistance of the unloader systems. The unloader systems are capable of unloading trains at a rate of 80 wagons per hour each. This translates into an unloading rate of approximately 10,800 tonnes per hour per system.

Metso’s solution will be used at Anderson Point to unload trains from iron ore coming from both FMG’s Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek mines.

Fortescue Metals Group Limited is an Australian iron ore producer.

Metso is a global engineering and technology corporation with 2007 net sales of over EUR 6 billion. Its over 27,000 employees in approximately 50 countries serve customers in the pulp and paper industry, rock and minerals processing, the energy industry and selected other industries.

For further information, please contact:
Mr. David Bryant
Metso Minerals
Telephone: + 61 8 9420 5873
Web site: http://www.metsominerals.com/

New Software simplifies Hopper Design

Welland, UK -- New software for the FT4 Powder Rheometer, the universal powder tester from Freeman Technology, demystifies hopper design, guiding the user step-by-step through powder measurement, data analysis and equipment specification. Relevant to a broad range of industries, the new software provides a cost- and time-effective solution for hopper and bin specification.

The fully automated FT4 measures all the parameters required for hopper design with unprecedented precision. The software determines critical hopper parameters from this data using well-established design methodologies. A testing and design cycle is typically complete in around two hours.

Achieving mass flow, the preferred operating regime, within a bin or hopper depends on the correct specification of outlet size and hopper half angle. These parameters are calculated from measurements of shear cell, wall friction and bulk density. The widely used design methodologies were developed several decades ago and have proven extremely successful. However, measuring powders and interpreting the data in the required way, has, until now, largely been seen as an ‘expert’ task.

Thanks to extensive development, over many years, the FT4 has evolved from a powder rheometer into a universal powder tester offering shear, bulk and dynamic measurement. Unsurpassed reproducibility gives the instrument excellent sensitivity for all parameters. It is used across a wide range of industrial sectors for developmental work, QC and troubleshooting/optimization studies.

For more information contact:
Freeman Technology
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 310860
Fax: +44 (0) 1684 310236
Email: info@freemantech.co.uk
Web site: http://www.freemantech.co.uk/

First "Snake" Ship Loader installed in Australia

Marietta, GA -- Australia’s first Snake Ship Loader by Dos Santos International elevates a variety of high value ores from trucks to ship. Materials for export are trucked to the dock and dumped onto a special trap loader type feeder. The ore is fed continuously and uniformly onto the mobile snake’s receiving chute.

The Snake Ship Loader elevates the bulk over the ship’s deck to the hatch where it is discharged into the ship’s hold. At the Snake’s discharge, a special telescoping chute, with rotating, pivoting spoon, facilitates even and complete filling of the holds.

The mobile Snake is carried on a tripod of twin motorized rubber tires. Each set of twin tires is mounted at a vertical kingpin and can rotate 360 degrees about that vertical axis. Thus, without repositioning, the Snake can set up to travel in any direction. With the tail tires fixed, the front tires can be oriented and traveled for a slewing motion.

The DSI Snake Shiploader elevates a variety of ores almost 22m (71.5ft) at rates to 1000 t/h (1102 STPH). The two 1200mm (48in) belts run at speeds up to 2 m/s (394 FPM), and are powered by two 55kW (74 HP) motors.

Dos Santos International was founded in 1997 on the experience and accomplishments of its name sake, Joseph A. Dos Santos. Recognized as a high tech leader in materials handling and engineering, DSI approaches the future with optimism and confidence.

For more information contact:
Dos Santos International
531 Roselane St., Suite 810
Marietta, GA 30060
Web site: http://www.dossantosintl.com/

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Best High-Volume Twin-Screw Feeder BEST Model TSF twin-screw feeder from Metso Minerals is designed for precise batching and weighing applications.

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Seeking Sales Engineer - Zeppelin Systems USA

At Zeppelin Systems USA, we provide engineered solutions for the bulk material handling industry. We design and manufacture a complete line of pneumatic conveying equipment, systems, silos and blenders to meet the needs of the plastics and petrochemical industry.

Zeppelin is also an OEM manufacturer of a premium line of pneumatic conveying equipment including rotary airlocks, diverter valves, product samplers, Elutriators, silos, blenders and railcar loading equipment. We are currently seeking a dynamic, goal oriented Sales Engineer to join our team for our Houston office.

Sales Engineer

The Sales Engineer will be a key member of the sales team serving the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) market. The primary responsibility is direct selling pneumatic conveying equipment and systems to producer level plastics and petrochemicals companies as well as Engineering and construction companies who serve the same market. Travel will vary but should be expected to be about 10 to 20 percent of the time.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare cost estimates / sales proposals
• Manage key accounts
• Support regional sales representatives
• Lead sales activities
• Generate sales leads
• Follow up on proposals (proactive selling)
• Make sales calls as required

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 5 years of sales experience in the field of pneumatic conveying bulk material handling / direct industrial sales required.
• Proven success and experience in industrial equipment sales and consultative selling
• Experience and knowledge of problem solving / trouble shooting of existing pneumatic conveying systems
• Strong competitive selling spirit and strong technical experience
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
• English / Spanish bilingual skills are a plus

Benefits:
We offer unprecedented benefits to our employees. In addition to a fantastic salary base and compensation plan for all of our positions, we offer:
• Excellent career path
• Healthcare plan
• 401(k)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Please send resume to: mhoech@zeppelin-usa.com

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