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Contamination in PET Flakes? S+S Gets It All Out
Well developed solutions for the plastics and recycling industry - July 25, 2009 - S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH
South Atlantic Systems Group, Inc. Awarded Lighting Contract by Flighstar Aircraft Services, Inc.
South Atlantic Systems Group, Inc. (SAS) a premier provider of material handling consulting and systems integration, was recently awarded a contract by Flightstar Aircraft Services, Inc., a premier provider of aircraft repair and retro-fit services. Under the scope of the project, SAS will upgrade... - July 22, 2009 - South Atlantic Systems Group, Inc.
FEECO International Provides Solutions Minimizing Phosphate Contaminations in Water Shed
FEECO has developed solutions to minimize and control Phosphates from entering the watershed via Agricultural, Municipal, and Industrial processes. - July 08, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc
Thompson Extendable Conveyors & Gates Announces the Upcoming Release of Their "Reversible" 24VDC Motor Driven Roller Multiple Stage Extendable Conveyor
According to Mr. Thompson, the Docksider MSU (Multiple Stage Unit) is their first offering in a non-cantilevered multiple stage motor driven roller conveyor design. The unit will share the patented design of their Docksider MDR including its unique "Continuous Elevation Roller Surface." While that design eliminated vertical steps between stages, it is also what makes the Docksider MSU the first (and only) multiple stage MDR extendable conveyor capable of both loading and unloading operations. - July 01, 2009 - Thompson Extendable Conveyors & Gates
Brunette Industries Ltd. Will No Longer Represent Valon Kone OY
Brunette announces change to debarker industry in North America. - June 21, 2009 - Brunette Industries Ltd
FEECO Organics Has Solutions to Waste Problems
FEECO International has been developing and implementing solutions to minimize environmental damage and fuel innovation in developing an ecocentristic solution to optimize their customers municipal, industrial, and agricultural biosolids disposal needs. - June 12, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc
A Cut Above: Automation Devices Now Offers High Definition Plasma Burning Services
Automation Devices, Inc. in Erie, Pa. now offers high definition plasma burning services. - June 12, 2009 - Automation Devices, Inc.
Recycle/Reuse/Renew. Modifying Existing Slipsticks Keeps Project Under Budget.
An existing packaging distribution system for crackers had to be reworked to accommodate the installation of a new packaging machine. The cost for all new conveyors would have exceeded the approved project budget. Preliminary plans determined it would require longer and bigger conveyors to... - May 14, 2009 - Triple/S Dynamics
Slipstick® Conveyor Solves Maintenance and Dust Control Problems
Triple/S Dynamics’ Slipstick Conveyor has become the conveyor of choice for one of the world’s leading industrial minerals producers. In their high-capacity plants, dust control and downtime carry significant costs. Further, the company is concerned with maintaining a clean working... - May 14, 2009 - Triple/S Dynamics
Horizontal Motion Conveyor Reduces Labor Costs
A Midwest nut and snack company reduced the number of line workers from four to one. The company was suffering from increased labor costs and decreased line yields because chocolate covered pretzels were shingling. Several line workers were needed to manually align the product downstream of the... - May 14, 2009 - Triple/S Dynamics
Design Guide Available for Innovative Slipstick® Conveyor System
Triple/S Dynamics, creator of the Slipstick® horizontal motion conveyor, has released a new interactive design guide covering the functions and options of their unique conveying system. The design guide can also be downloaded. The guide, available in electronic format, allows viewers to... - May 14, 2009 - Triple/S Dynamics
ADI Improves T-4 Adjustable Linear Feeder
Automation Devices’ VFC Division, has developed a fully adjustable linear feeder that conveys very small parts through vibration. - May 13, 2009 - Automation Devices, Inc.
Kuecker Logistics Group is Holding an Open House on May 7, 2009
Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc. (KLG) formerly Kuecker Equipment Company was established in 1980 by Stanley J. Kuecker, who has been in the material handling industry since 1971. Earlier this year, Kuecker Logistics Group moved into its new facility in Belton, Missouri. Kuecker Logistics Group is now a leader in the materials handling industry. - May 02, 2009 - Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc.
5500S Side Pan Feeder Hopper - ADI Offers Solution for Feeding Small Parts to Vibratory Feeders
Automation Devices, Inc. (ADI) has just released the new 5500S Pan Feeder Hopper that can provide a controlled delivery of parts into small vibratory feeder bowls. Featuring a ¼ cubic foot capacity, this design fulfills the need to automatically keep small feeder bowls filled to a... - April 21, 2009 - Automation Devices, Inc.
PythonX Fabricates Complex Structural Steel Beam 88% Faster
A timed demonstration of complete fabrication of an eight foot W16x31 structural beam, using the PythonX CNC robotic fabrication system was recently videotaped and released to the public. The video can be streamed from the “Economics” page of the PythonX web site, www.pythonx.com. In... - April 01, 2009 - PythonX Robotic Structural Steel Fabrication System
Burlington Automation Expands to New Facility
Growth of PythonX sales motivates move into larger facility in nearby Hamilton, Ontario. - March 29, 2009 - PythonX Robotic Structural Steel Fabrication System
FEECO International Celebrates 58th Anniversary Embracing Environmental Concerns
FEECO Celebrates its 58th Anniversary while working on developing process and equipment solutions aimed at providing an Eco-Centric viewpoint to the Environment. - March 25, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc
Kuecker Logistics Group Announces New Headquarters with Automation Test Loop
Kuecker Logistics Group (formerly Kuecker Equipment Company) announces the opening of new headquarters. An important feature of this new facility is a test loop in the warehouse with the latest in automation equipment. Test loop includes Carousel ASRS The latest in 24 volt conveyor Various... - March 12, 2009 - Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc.
Wrabacon Cleverly Solves Bakery's Problem by Providing ServoMerge Conveyor Solution
Wrabacon, a manufacturer of creative conveyors and automation equipment, has provided an innovative solution to a large cookie bakery by supplying them with a material handling system that perfectly suits their unique needs. - February 14, 2009 - Wrabacon
Vibro Industries Celebrates 25 Years as the Oldest Manufacturer of 100% Air-Operated Transporters in the USA
Vibro first introduced the 100% Air-Operated Transporter Conveying System to the USA in 1984. Since that time, Vibro Air-Operated Transporters have been reengineered to provide oil-less operation (no lubrication required) and have been field tested under actual manufacturing conditions at New Standard Corporation, York, PA, since September 2006. - January 26, 2009 - Vibro Industries
Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc. of Belton, Missouri Announces the Opening of Its New 42,450 Square Foot Headquarters, Demonstration/Training/Parts Depot and Warehouse
Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the south Kansas City MSA. - January 22, 2009 - Kuecker Logistics Group, Inc.
FEECO Bridges the International Communication Gap
FEECO integrates Google Translation to their website for international visitor communication. - January 17, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc
THG Corporation Now Accepting Pre-Registration for October 2008 Trade Shows and Technical Seminars in Portland ME and Northborough MA
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary, THG Corporation, parent company of The Hope Group, Hope Air Systems and Sorensen Systems, announced it is now accepting pre-registration via its website: TheHopeGroup.com for those interested in attending its Open House, Trade Show and Technical Seminar series in October 2008 at its Portland ME and Northborough MA locations. - July 13, 2008 - THG Corporation
FEECO Launches Newly Designed Corporate Website
FEECO an industry leader of material handling, thermal processing and agglomeration equipment & solutions is proud to announce the launch of its newly enhanced corporate website, www.FEECO.com. “FEECO is so much more than an equipment company…we’re a complete solutions... - July 02, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
Joel Stahl Retires After 36 Years in the Material Handling Industry
Joel Stahl, Vice President of Sales in the South branch of Abel Womack, Inc., has retired after a career spanning 36 years. Abel Womack, the largest material handling company of its kind in the northeast US, honored Mr. Stahl in a retirement celebration that recognized his long and distinguished career within the Raymond Network. - March 01, 2008 - Abel Womack, Inc.
FEECO Team Journeys to Phosphates 2008
FEECO International heads off to exhibit at Phosphates 2008 in Paris, France. - February 13, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
FEECO International Launches Global Manufacturing Network
FEECO creates new Manufacturing Marketplace to help “Bring Global Relationships Together.” - February 12, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
FEECO International’s on the Road in 2008
FEECO releases dates of shows and conferences they will be appearing at in 2008. - December 28, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
FEECO Takes Part in the 2007 IBA Conference & Workshop
FEECO International attends the 2007 Institute for Briquetting & Agglomeration Conference - December 02, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Jervis B. Webb Company Experiences Growth, Hires Additional Engineers
Material Handling Leader Hired More Than 25 New Engineers Over the Past Year, Seeking Additional Candidates for Software Engineering & Electrical Design Positions - October 31, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
FEECO International to Exhibit at the 2007 International Distillers Grain Conference
FEECO will be exhibiting at the 2007 IDGC – International Distillers Grain Conference this weekend - October 20, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
FEECO International Featured in US Industry Today Magazine
FEECO International, Inc. a Wisconsin based business is featured in the US Industry Today Magazine. The article entitled “Fertile Business” is based on how FEECO has added innovative value to a re-vitalized ethanol industry - September 27, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Jervis B. Webb Company Names Margaret Murdock Executive Director
Jervis B. Webb Company – a world leader in material handling solutions – has named Margaret Murdock as executive director of automated systems and controls. In this role, she is responsible for leading all aspects of electrical controls, Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) product line... - September 12, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
FEECO International Headed to 20th Ethanol Conference & Tradeshow
FEECO will be exhibiting at the ACE Show in St. Paul, MN in August - July 29, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
FEECO International to Exhibit at the 2007 Fuel Ethanol Expo
FEECO will be exhibiting at the 2007 FEW show in St. Louis this month - June 14, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
FEECO International Releases Innovative Ethanol Site
FEECO International announces a new Ethanol site which features current ethanol news, videos, blog, ethanol plant map and more! - May 18, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Jervis B. Webb Company and Alberici Constructors Announce $29.6 Million Baggage Handling Contract at Detroit Metro Airport
A joint venture between the Jervis B. Webb Company and Alberici Constructors was awarded a $29.6 million contract with Northwest Airlines to install baggage handling, in-line Explosive Detection Systems (EDS), and related equipment in the McNamara Terminal/Northwest WorldGateway at Detroit... - May 03, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
Chrysler Group Awards Jervis B. Webb New Business to Construct State-of-the-Art Material Handling System at St. Louis Plant
Jervis B. Webb Company — a world leader in material-handling solutions — today announced new business with automotive manufacturer Chrysler Group to install a new material handling system and renovate existing systems at the company’s St. Louis Missouri South Assembly plant. Webb... - April 18, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
Jervis B. Webb Company Offers U.S. & Canadian Customers Ability to Purchase Genuine Parts on Redesigned Web Site
Jervis B. Webb Company — a world leader in material handling solutions — today announced it now provides genuine Webb conveyor parts for purchase online via the company’s newly redesigned Website at www.JervisBWebb.com. The site’s new “shopping cart” feature... - April 13, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
Jervis B. Webb Company Awarded $15 Million Project at Los Angeles/Ontario International Airport
Jervis B. Webb Company — a world leader in material handling solutions — today announced a $15 million contract with Texas-based Austin Commercial to install baggage handling and in-line Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) in Terminal 2 and Terminal 4 at Los Angeles/Ontario International... - March 23, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
FEECO International Reveals New Photo Library
FEECO International releases new photo library on their website. - February 23, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Jervis B. Webb Company Names New Vice President of Automotive & Industrial Sales and Marketing
Jervis B. Webb Company – a world leader in material handling solutions – has named Bruce Buscher as vice president of automotive & industrial sales and marketing. In this role, he is responsible for leading all aspects of automotive system sales, smart handling system sales,... - February 20, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
Jervis B. Webb Company Expands Smart Handling System Group
Jervis B. Webb Company – a world leader in material handling solutions – has named Ric Heft and Earl Raynal as business development specialists within the company’s Smart Handling System group. Each is responsible for developing new business in the Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV)... - February 13, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
FKI Logistex Unisort Mxt Software Module Dramatically Increases Sorter Throughput
New, patent-pending sortation subsystem boosts existing capacity, avoiding costly expansion. - January 25, 2007 - FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex Awarded Major Contract with Preferred Freezer Services
FKI Logistex to supply Condor VNA crane systems for third-party logistics and freezer storage company. - January 25, 2007 - FKI Logistex
QC Industries Honored for Innovative Business Practices
The Cincinnati Clermont Chamber of Commerce has honored low profile conveyor manufacturer QC Industries with its Innovative Business Practices Award. This award is given to only one company in the region for “demonstrating unique and innovative practices, products, or... - January 18, 2007 - QC Industries Conveyors
FKI Logistex Introduces Next-Generation Sorters at Promat 2007
LS-4000E tilt-tray and LS-4000CB cross-belt sorters offer high layout flexibility, reduced installation and commissioning time, and increased energy efficiency to provide lower product life cycle cost (PLCC). - January 02, 2007 - FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex to Showcase Integrated Product Loop at Promat 2007
World leader in material handling solutions will spotlight its latest innovations in automated replenishment, sortation technology, and software in a fully functioning equipment exhibit at ProMat 2007 in Chicago, Illinois - December 27, 2006 - FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex Experts Discuss Global Trends in Material Handling Technology at Promat 2007 Educational Conference
Three seminars at the ProMat 2007 Knowledge Center will cover European material handling trends, automated replenishment, and order fulfillment. - December 22, 2006 - FKI Logistex
FEECO International, Inc. Launches New Forum to Offer More One-on-One Support to Customers
FEECO has added a forum to their website to allow more personal communication with customers - December 19, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc