Archive March 2010

Vortex Valves Hit The Road! The US manufacturer of bulk dry material handling valves, Vortex®, has emulated its unique and highly popular American sales promotion tool in Europe. After their parent company spent many years showcasing their unique valve designs using mobile demonstration units Vortex® Valves Europe Limited have acquired a similar unit for the roads of the UK and Europe. The exhibition trailer has an open side activated by gas struts and contains a complete set of the Vortex® valve range. The unit has a stand alone pneumatic and both 12 volt and 220 volt electric systems that allow all products to be shown in full working order at any location however remote. The unit also contains state of the art presentation hardware to allow films and animations to be shown to support the working samples. Jan Le Blansch from ITS BV said “Although the trailer represents a considerable investment by Vortex® it is an invaluable tool to help our potential clients appreciate just…

Sales partner from different countries spent a weekend peppered with great activities During the year 2009 a Distributor Challenge was announced were different targets were given to the sales partners. Finally four were to meet or even overdo their target and were invited for this great incentive. The winners who were invited to join in for this event were from Russia, Norway, Belgium and the Czech Republic. All the days were packed with several activities. Whether it was the bobsleighing, the snow showing or simply the enjoyment of the traditional beer and food – it was a very cosy and friendly atmosphere throughout all days together with our partners. A guided tour through the facilities of the Erdinger Arena at Oberstdorf was another good experience. The gracefulness and the huge dimensions of this world-famous jump-off platform are just impressing. Even the posing on the rostrum was something special for everyone.

Industrial Filtration Division represents Dantherm Filtration, Disab-Tella and STA. Alcan International Network moves its office in Ghent (and Brussels) to a new location at Verlorenbroodstraat 63 B, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium. Our Industrial Filtration Division offers turnkey solutions for dust and noise control. Therefore we represent the well-known brands Dantherm Filtration (dust filtration), Disab-Tella (central vacuum systems) and STA (noise enclosures). Our dedicated engineers guide your project from small to large and then also provide the necessary parts and service through maintenance contracts. Btw, did you know that we also provide service inspections on your existing equipment (including from third parties)?

"The clean screening method" We proudly present our new ultimate ultrasonic anti blinding system. This ultrasonic method is ways different because it is not operating with continuous resonance vibrations. The electronically controlled generator provides a permanently changing frequency through the transducer which is connected to a transducer ring on which the screen mesh is glued. This simple and patented system avoids the influence of permanently high resonance modes. They could be the reason for high temperatures (hot spots) and high stress to the transducer ring, its fixations to the screen frame and the mesh cloth. Get all advantages at www.gkm-net.de/cms/41-1-Neuer-US.html

Introduction to Powtech in Nuremberg On the next Powtech in Nuremberg Goudsmit Magnetic Systems from Waalre (Hall 9, Stand 322) will present a new set of clean-flow magnets. Both the standard and the rotating clean-flow magnets will not include welded seams in the new design, which allows for a very smooth finish and excludes the formation of bacteria. The Ra values between 0.05 and 0.3 will ensure that even the finest iron dust will be removed from powders. The construction of the door was also changed. This door now includes a quick release between the extractor and magnets, as a result of which the former will always be pulled outwards as well. This will prevent the extractor from remaining in the product flow during magnetic cleaning and iron getting back into the product. Because of a new seal, working with a high overpressure will be possible, without any leakage occurrence. This is particularly important when filling pressure-sensitive big bags. CLEAN-FLOW Clean-flow magnets come in…

The acquisition of the proximity sensor business of Siemens strengthens Pepperl+Fuchs` market position for ultrasonic sensors Mannheim - February 2010: Pepperl+Fuchs, worldwide leading manufacturer of electronic sensors and components for intrinsically safe explosion protection, acquires the proximity sensor business of Siemens. Pepperl+Fuchs increases its product portfolio in the field of inductive proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and at the same time strengthens its position in the market for ultrasonic sensor technology for factory automation. On 27th February, 2010, Pepperl+Fuchs, Mannheim, and the Siemens Division Industry Automation, Nuremberg, signed an agreement on the acquisition of Siemen`s business with discrete proximity sensors for factory automation by Pepperl+Fuchs. To begin, the parties agreed upon an integration period during which they will prepare a transfer of the business to Pepperl+Fuchs. During this period, Siemens will continue to…

Knowledge lead and inspiration: Extensive information and many training platforms The Nürnberg exhibition centre will be geared to pioneering technologies once again in a few months’ time. TechnoPharm, Europe’s leading forum for life science process technologies in the pharma, food and cosmetics segments, has some 300 exhibitors and a highly topical supporting programme in store from 27–29 April. Despite the economic upheavals, the pharmaceutical industry is still a definite growth market. Growth needs investment – especially in more efficient processes and plants, which is precisely where TechnoPharm in Nürnberg holds a leading position. Machinery and plant manufacturers at this international event show the latest developments from sterile processes to packaging. TechnoPharm’s unique selling point is the high quality of contacts. The three concentrated days of the exhibition give exhibitors and visitors excellent opportunities for new top-quality contacts, in-depth discussions and firm sales.

• Varied supporting programme provides broad spectrum of practical solutions POWTECH 2010 from 27–29 April again offers the around 15,000 expected trade visitors the opportunity for three days of intensive exchange of views with well-known manufacturers, developers and production experts. This year, almost 700 exhibitors present pioneering products, the latest technologies and future trends at the leading exhibition for powder, granule and bulk solids technologies. The extensive supporting programme offers a variety of ideas for everyday work at events ranging from explosion protection and nanotechnology live to free presentations in the halls. For example: Nanotechnology live At least one of the dimensions of length, width and height of the structures that scientists investigate in nanotechnology is smaller than 100 nanometres. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research presents its “nanoTruck” again at this year’s POWTECH/TechnoPharm. This is a roadshow and communication centre that presents nanotechnology live at two levels…