CPM Acquires Crown Iron Works

WATERLOO, IA -- CPM, the world's leading supplier of process equipment and technology for the animal feed, oilseed, biofuels and human food processing industries, announces the acquisition of Crown Iron Works based in Minneapolis, MN, this past August.

Crown Iron Works is the global leader in thermal, mechanical and chemical process equipment for the oilseed extraction, edible oil refining, oleochemical and biodiesel industries. CPM's Roskamp Champion is the global leader in oilseed cracking, flaking, and meal processing equipment for the oilseed industry. A unique combination of product portfolios, engineering capabilities, application expertise and worldwide market coverage firmly establish CPM and Crown as the leading global process solution and equipment provider for a variety of industries.

"Crown and CPM have a long history of collaboration on customer projects to deliver the most efficient and productive systems in the oilseed industry," said Cliff Anderson, Crown Iron Works president. "The marriage of these companies will be a great benefit to our customers and employees as we strive to continue our legacy of providing superior process solutions."

Ted Waitman, CPM president, adds, "This is an exciting day for our combined organizations. We share uncommon passion to deliver the finest process solutions, equipment and services to our customers. The union of Crown and CPM creates the only single source equipment supplier for complete oilseed preparation and extraction processes. Together we will set a new standard for excellence."

The transaction includes Europa Crown Limited based in Hull, England and majority joint venture interest in Crown Friendship Engineering Company based in Wuhan, China. Crown Iron Works will continue operations at its current locations.

CPM business units include California Pellet Mill, Roskamp Champion, Beta Raven, Century Extrusion, Wolverine Proctor and Crown Iron Works. CPM has more than 750 employees with production facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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

New : Haver Powder Trickle Tester

Oelde, Germany -- Which packing machine is the most appropriate for the customer’s product? How can a more than satisfactory filling speed be reached? These are the essential questions the experts of the Haver & Boecker Research & Development Centre are faced with on a daily basis. Having precise knowledge of the product’s properties helps answer these questions.

To facilitate studies about this topic, Haver & Boecker has developed various product testing devices that provide valuable information for the specialists in filling technology. Now the customers of Haver & Boecker can use these proven test devices as permanent fixtures in their own testing and quality control laboratories.

The Haver Trickle Tester is such a test device. It is used for determining the falling speed of loose, powder-type products. Using this instrument, the trickle properties of loose granular products are determined by measuring the trickle time and by observing the trickle behavior through a hopper under specified conditions. In addition the Haver Trickle Tester can check different batches of the same product for uniformity of quality.

Positive conclusions may be drawn from the tests results regarding the optimum machine configuration that makes up the process. Also quality deviations for the same product can be detected.

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Germany
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Fax: +49-(0)25 22-30 403
Email: haver@haverboecker.com
Web site: http://www.haverboecker.com/ 

Hardy Instruments acquired by Roper Industries

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Hardy Instruments, a San Diego-based manufacturer of process weighing, vibration monitoring and tension control solutions, announces its acquisition by Roper Industries, Inc.

Hardy Instruments has been providing superior, innovative products and excellent customer service for more than 85 years. Its process weighing technology provides new opportunities to companies under Roper’s Energy Systems and Controls group. Roper’s excellence in market connectivity and international presence will aid Hardy’s global reach and future growth.

“The technology now available to other Roper companies from this acquisition, coupled with our disciplined growth process, is an exciting combination,” said Tim Winfrey, Vice President of the Roper Energy Systems and Controls Group.

“This is an exciting milestone for our company and we look forward to the growth opportunities this provides to Hardy Instruments such as stronger international presence and access to other technologies within the Roper business,” said David Cornwell, General Manager of Hardy Instruments.

About Roper Industries

Roper Industries is a market-driven, diversified growth company with trailing twelve month revenues of $1.9 billion, and is a component of the Fortune 1000, S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 Indexes. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, radio frequency and research/medical applications.  Additional information about Roper Industries is available on the Company’s website at http://www.roperind.com/

CEMA : Equipment Sales Up 15% in August 07

NAPLES, FL -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its August 2007 Booked Orders Index was 140 down 2 points or a decrease of 1% from July 2007's Index of 142 (1990=100). The August 2007 Index represents an increase of 15% from the August 2006 Index of 122.

August Booked Orders Indexes were 215 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 112 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 153 in August. Index in August represents an increase of 1% from July 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 151.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 146 in August. Index in August is up 12 points or 9% from July 2007's Index of 134. The August 2007 Index represents a decrease of 4 points or 3% from the August 2006 Index of 150.

August Billed Sales Indexes were 212 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 135 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 145 in August. Index in August is unchanged from July 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 145.

* 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/

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