Materials Handling/Processing - Articles - Page 28

Ecolabeling in Turkey

The ecolabel system starts with reviewing the procurement of raw materials

January 10, 2018

In an effort to enable consumers to identify environment-friendly products, as well as to encourage energy efficiency, waste minimization and sustainable products for manufacturers, a Turkish organization has created an ecolabel certification system.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Soldering Station

December 28, 2017

This company recently announced the addition of the Metcal CV-5200 Connection Validation™ soldering station to its range of soldering products.

Graco Completes Acquisition of Smith Manufacturing

The Smith business will reportedly continue to operate out of its existing facility, manufacturing both Smith and Graco scarifying products.

December 27, 2017

Graco Inc. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of the business of Smith Manufacturing.

Banaszek Named Ross Sales Manager

Banaszek joined Ross in 2005 as an application engineer in inside sales at the corporate headquarters in Hauppauge, N.Y.

November 30, 2017

Charles Ross & Son Co. recently announced it has appointed Christine Banaszek as its new sales manager.

Ross Marks 10 Years in India

RPE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Charles Ross & Son Co.

October 19, 2017

Ross recently announced the 10 year anniversary of Ross Process Equipment (RPE).

Case Study

Silo Systems for Safety

Silo protection systems installed at Everbuild’s facility are ensuring the safe storage of dolomite.

October 13, 2017

Leeds-based Everbuild Building Products Ltd., part of the international Sika Group, is one of the UK’s leading sealant, adhesive and building chemical manufacturers, with customers in over 70 countries. It recently installed fully integrated silo protection systems (SPS) by Hycontrol to ensure the ongoing safe and reliable pneumatic filling of powder storage silos. The integrated protection systems, which feature full ground-level testing (GLT) capabilities for all critical system components, have been fitted to two 10-m-high silos used to store finely powdered dolomite.

NORDSON: Adhesive Tracking System

September 7, 2017

The ATS retrofit kit allows users to measure adhesive usage in real time and receive an alert when the dispensed amount of adhesive goes outside of a pre-determined tolerance band.

WILDEN: AODD Pump

September 7, 2017

This company has announced the availability of its PS1 Original™ 13 mm (½”) clamped metal AODD pump.

ROSS SYSCON: Wireless Control System

As part of the controls package, Ross can reportedly supply an intrinsically safe tablet that enables end users to control the panel from non-hazardous and hazardous locations.

August 17, 2017

Ross SysCon control panels are now offered with wireless connectivity, allowing users to access the PLC system using tablets, laptops and smartphones via Ethernet, WLAN, or Bluetooth.