Free Web Seminar : SecureCare Delivers Knowledge

Elburn, IL -- Monitor Technologies’ SecureCare(SM) customer service will deliver “knowledge” this fall. Monitor will conduct a two-part web seminar in November/December 2004, which will provide an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of various technologies used for the continuous measurement of bulk solids and powders.

This free seminar is designed to help you eliminate the waste associated with misapplications, and eliminate a good deal of frustration. This seminar will discuss:

• Weight & cable
• Ultrasonic
• Wave-Guided and Through-Air Radar
• Laser
• Load Cell and Strain-Gauge Weighing Systems

While this seminar will not be an in-depth review of the principles of operation of each technology, it will make it easier for attendees to assess the compatibility of these technologies with a specific application, estimate the “real world” performance, and make cost effective decisions. Only generic information will be presented, that will not reflect any particular manufacturer or brand.

Joe Lewis, Monitor’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will present this two-part seminar. Each broadcast will be approximately 30 to 40 minutes in length. A white paper, upon which the seminar is based, will be made available to all attendees.

If you are interested in attending Monitor’s Fall seminar, just go to our web site, click the “For Engineers” tab on the home page, and follow the instructions to register. You will receive your invitation for the seminar via email.

Monitor’s first web seminar for 2004 was held on June 28th. It was titled “Accuracy of Continuous Level Measurement in Dry Bulk Solids Applications”. If you missed this seminar, you can download a copy of the Power Point presentation, or download the seminar itself from the Monitor website.

Web site: http://www.monitortech.com/

Offset Feeder : Designed for Cluster Feeding Applications

Whitewater, WI -- AccuRate’s SolidsFlow Offset Feeder is excellent for applications where several feeders are positioned around a process or where headroom is limited. The feeder accurately meters bulk solid materials continuously or in batches through an offset discharge point to meet the needed requirements.

The feeder is designed with a unique one-piece feed tray that controls material flow by accommodating the specific characteristics of the material. The tray works with the material’s natural angle of repose to prevent any flow when the feed tray is turned off.

Feeding fine powders such as zinc oxide and polyethylene powder are typical material applications for the feeder.

AccuRate®, a Unit of SCHENCK AccuRate, is a global supplier of bulk solids metering equipment and systems including MECHATRON® Volumetric and Gravimetric Screw feeders, DEA and DMO Weigh feeders, Multicor™ and DLM Dry Material Flow meters, SacMaster® Bulk Bag Discharging Systems, BEMP™ Belt Scales and SolidsFlow® Louvered Vibratory Feeders.

For additional information on AccuRate® products, contact us at (800) 558-0184, by fax at (262) 473-4384 or visit
www.accuratefeeders.com

Anniversary : Martin Engineering’s Celebrates 60th with Open House

NEPONSET, IL -- On October 9, 2004, Martin Engineering will celebrate its 60th birthday.

On that day, the company headquarters in Neponset will host family and friends for an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities planned include plant tours, product demonstrations, and light refreshments.

The activities will mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the company in 1944 by Edwin F. Peterson following his invention of the VIBROLATOR® Pneumatic Ball Vibrator.

Since its founding in 1944, Martin Engineering has made bulk materials handling cleaner, safer, and more productive. Headquartered in Neponset, Illinois, Martin Engineering offers solutions to problems in bulk solids handling through subsidiaries, licensees, and authorized representatives around the world.

Headquartered in Neponset, Illinois, Martin Engineering is a world leader in solving problems in the handling of bulk materials. MARTIN® Products to make bulk material handling cleaner, safer, and more productive are available from authorized representatives around the world.

For more information contact:
Andy Marti
Martin Engineering
Telephone: 309-594-2384 Ext. 278
Email: andym@martin-eng.com
Web site: http://www.martin-eng.com/

Gunnarstorp, Sweden -- BMH Marine has secured an order intake in July and August 2004 with a total value of about 30 million US dollars.

The contracts, received mainly from customers in Taiwan, India and Singapore consolidate the position of BMH Marine as a world leading supplier in the field of continuous unloading and loading of dry bulk ships.

Mai Liao Power Corporation (a division of Formosa Plastic/ Formosa Petrochemical) placed the major order which is for two Siwertell coal unloaders to be used for ships of up to 180,000 dwt at a rated capacity of 2000 t/h each. They will be added to three 2000 t/h Siwertell unloaders previously supplied to the same customer and in operation for the coal intake at the Mailiao power plant in Taiwan.

Other main contracts came from India for the delivery of a Siwertell unloader to Paradeep Phosphates, suitable for ships up to 60,000 dwt and the discharge of sulphur at 1600 t/h, phosphate rock and MOP, and from Singapore for a Nordstrцms selfloading/unloading system to be installed in a 20,200 dwt cement carrier for Belden Shipping with capacities 1000 t/h for loading and 1200 t/h for unloading.

Further included in these contracts are a 300 t/h Siwertell cement unloader and a Nordstrцms pneumatic unloading system to be installed on an 8000 dwt cement barge.

For more information contact:
BMH Marine AB
P.O. Box: 566
Gunnarstorp
Bjuv SE 267 25
Sweden
Tel. + 46 42-85800
Fax: + 46 42-85899
http://www.bmhmarine.se/

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FOR SALE: Hopper Bottom IBCs

For sale, thirteen (13) 62 cubic feet (Water filled capacity) hopper bottom stainless steel dry Tote® bins. Each has a 45 degree cone outlet terminating at a 12” opening. (11) have 12” butterfly valves and (2) have no valves.

The bins have 22” drum openings with lids and clamp rings, four heavy duty lifting lugs. These IBCs are built on a 42" X 48" base with an OAH of approximately 72".

The bins are clean and in excellent condition. These IBCs sell new for over $4,000 each. All reasonable offers considered.

Contact:
Precision IBC, Inc.
Phone: (800) 544-7069
E-mail sales@precisionIBC.com
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Dry Products Design Engineer - MO

Due to our recent growth, Hoover Materials Handling Group's Dry Products Division has an immediate opening for a qualified Design Engineer. The position will be located in our new facility - 15 minutes from Springfield, MO.

This position will be responsible for the design of dry products equipment and specialty containers utilizing experience and computer aided drafting (CAD) to assure proper design, quality, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Qualification Requirements:
Proficient AUTOCAD drafting skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of work groups.

Education:
Minimum two-year Associate Degree, 4-year degree preferred.

Work Experience:
Five to Seven years work experience in the dry products industry.

Apply to: DSteel@Hooveribcs.com; attach resume in MSWord format; please include salary history/expectations.

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