New Agent TBMA for the UK

TBMA components have been used in the international process industry for more than half a century. From demanding hygienic to heavy industrial applications and from hi-end valves to dust locks. We also take care of the design and implementation of complete (pneumatic) conveying systems, so we thoroughly know the circumstances under which our rotary valves and diverters have to do their job. We are also happy to use our expertise for a special application or special implementation.

TBMA has appointed Lochtec as their representative in Denmark. With this extension of their agent network they are increasing their presence in Northern Europe. Lochtec ApS has extensive experience in the process industry and already represents leading European manufacturers of processing equipment. Ed Wisse, Managing Director TBMA Europe: “Thomas Locht is very familiar with the Danish food industry and process industry in general, so we feel our quality brand is a perfect match for the both of us.” Thomas Locht: “I am delighted that Lochtec is now the official representative of TBMA in Denmark. We will be promoting their highly regarded rotary valves and diverter valves, expertly manufactured by their skilled team in the Netherlands. I am genuinely excited to collaborate with TBMA and confident that together, we will form a strong and successful partnership. This collaboration allows us to expand our portfolio with yet another high-quality product, providing Danish customers across diverse industries - from minerals to food and pharma - with exceptional solutions. I am really looking forward to this new chapter.”

The diverter valve SDTD-C contains a completely stainless steel body and plug making it suitable not only for diverting, but also for converging A major producer of polypropylene and polyethylene granules needed diverter valves for conveying 48 up to 80 tons/hr, depending on the conveying distance. They preferred to use the SDTD diverter, due to its compact design. However, at some locations the diverters also needed to be able to converge to allow a line change in the event of a production line failure. A bit like train tracks, where trains can change tracks in either direction. Compact diverter valve SDTD plug diverters are well known for their clever, value engineered design: the compact, single pipe design allows a large pipe diameter in relation to the size of the diverter. The standard SDTD version, however, is only suitable for diverting. It consists of an LM25 aluminium grade body and plug, lined with a 316 stainless steel tube, creating a rim at the inlet. This is no problem when diverting, but it would lead to product build-up when the diverter is used for converging. Stainless steel body and

TBMA Europe is a company with a lot of potential and I am looking forward to setting the course for the coming years. Ed Wisse has been appointed as successor to Bart Houben, current Managing Director and co-owner of TBMA Europe. With a background in mechanical engineering, proven track record in international sales, broad knowledge of the solids handling industry and extensive management experience, he has what it takes to lead TBMA Europe’s ongoing story. Bart Houben will stay in charge until the end of this year, allowing Ed Wisse to gradually work towards a takeover as Managing Director from 1 January 2024. From then on, Bart Houben will scale down his activities and focus on the sale of systems and projects. This way, he can also transfer of his decades of knowledge and experience to our account managers and project managers. Ed Wisse: “I really enjoy being part of the bulk solids handling community again and taking on the challenge to grow the TBMA brand and product range. It also offers a unique opportunity to use my previous experience in the field of rotary valves,

TBMA Europe BV and Bechtel GmbH partner up for the northern German bulk solids market Partner for further growth TBMA Europe is very pleased to introduce Bechtel GmbH as its new representative for the North German market. Bechtel is a renowned name in the German bulk solids industry and supplies parts for elevators, chain conveyors and screw conveyors. Customers from the postcode regions D-00000 to D-34000, D-40000 to D-53000 and D-60000 to D-62000 can now contact Bechtel for TBMA rotary valves and diverter valves. Bart Houben, Managing Director of TBMA Europe: ”TBMA has been active in Germany for decades. In order to grow, we were looking for a partner who knows and can proactively develop the market. We are very happy with the collaboration with Bechtel and are ready to together further market the TBMA products in Germany. We have been supplying high-end rotary and blow-through valves to the international solids handling industry for over 50 years and we now also have an interesting range of diverter valves. In addition, there is a great