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TRADE & COMMODITIESA flat outlook for grain trade? 2Steel production pickup boosts raw materials trade 4BAUXITE AND ALUMINA: CAPACITY CUTS NEEDED FOR TRADE BALANCE 6

SHIPPING & TRANSPORTThe ‘Pasha Bulker’ ten years on – an insider’s account 10Industry recognition for Langh Tech’s scrubber 12GETTING THE BUZZ ON BULKERS: WHAT’S AFFECTING SHIPPING? 15RAIL AND BARGE TRANSPORT’S ESSENTIAL ROLE 19

PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICSAgreement reached for LNG supply station at Dunkerque 29ABP Humber and RBT join growing ABTO membership 31DRY BULK TRAFFIC DOWN OR FLAT ON US WEST COAST 33

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Commodity import demand in a number of countriesevidently is being reinforced by positive influences.These are assisting growth in global seaborne dry

bulk trade, with indications pointing to a possibleacceleration in 2017 as a whole, compared with last year.However, there is still uncertainty about aspects of secondhalf expansion.

The latest economic outlook prepared by the OECDorganization, published last month, highlighted signs ofimprovement in the global economy beginning to appear. Amodest pickup in the world’s GDP growth rate this year nowseems achievable, from 3.0% in 2016, to 3.5%. World tradevolume is forecast to grow by 4.6% in 2017, almost doublelast year’s sluggish rate.

GRAIN

In the grains sector (wheat, corn and other coarse grains)International Grains Council estimates suggest that globaltrade may be marginally lower at 349mt (million tonnes),during the new 2017/18 crop year starting this month.Previously a small 5mt or 1% estimated rise to 351mtoccurred in 2016/17 which has just ended, as shown intable 1. The outlook may change when summer harvests innorthern hemisphere importing countries have beencompleted.

Sizeable increases in grain import demand are not aprominent feature at present. In the past twelve months,higher imports into India, Mexico and Brazil (wheat) werethe main additions. A restraining element probablycontinuing in the period ahead is a downwards trend inChina’s imports, especially feedgrains, reflecting governmentpolicy designed to reduce excessive corn stocks. Also, India’simports which were unusually high in 2016/17 are likely todiminish because of a better domestic harvest.

IRON ORE

Higher steel production in a number of countries is benefitingraw materials trade. Improving economic growth momentumis apparently reflecting partly a greater contribution frominvestment spending, much of which incorporates steel.Stronger public infrastructure investment in Asian countries

supports this trend.China’s monthly iron ore imports averaged 89mt in the

first five months of 2017, after an average 85.4mt throughlast year. The strengthening trend indicates that the annualfigure will be much higher this year, but there areuncertainties about future performance. Other importerscurrently expected to see annual increases include Japan, theEuropean Union, and several smaller buyers.

COAL

Seaborne coal trade now appears to be set for a solidincrease in 2017 which, if achieved, will be a notablereversal of the trend following two down years. But thisyear’s second half is still difficult to predict, especially asChina’s imports could be greatly affected by changes inofficial policy as well as commercial decisions.

In another key importing country, India, coal imports couldcontinue declining. Last year saw a 10% reduction to justbelow 200mt, amid increased output from domestic Indiancoal mines. These are expected to expand production again.While demand for power remains strong as the economygrows rapidly, other energy sources are contributingadditional electricity supplies.

MINOR BULKS

Fertilizers in raw or processed forms comprise a large part ofthe minor bulks trade group. Shipments of phosphate rock,sulphur, potash, urea and manufactured fertilizers areestimated to have totalled over 150mt in 2016. Tentativesigns of an increase in the current year have emerged,possibly raising the total by about 3–4%.

BULK CARRIER FLEET

In the Handysize (10-40,000 dwt) bulk carrier category,which comprises about 12% of the entire world fleet ofall sizes, growth may accelerate slightly in 2017, as shownin table 2. This fleet has grown slowly in the past threeyears, averaging 1.4% annually. During the current twelvemonths, lower newbuilding deliveries accompanied bysharply reduced scrapping could raise the growth rate toover 2%.

A flat outlook for grain trade?

2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17* 2016/17*Asia (excluding Japan) 58.6 73.6 89.0 95.0 94.4 89.4Japan 24.3 23.4 21.9 22.1 22.9 22.7Middle East 48.4 54.0 56.7 55.8 55.7 58.3Africa 56.3 65.3 67.1 76.2 76.0 74.8Others 83.1 94.1 87.4 96.6 101.5 103.9World total 270.7 310.4 322.1 345.7 350.5 349.1

source: International Grains Council, 29 June 2017 *forecast July/June crop years

TABLE 1: GLOBAL WHEAT & COARSE GRAINS IMPORTS (MILLION TONNES)

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017*Newbuilding deliveries 10.4 6.3 5.4 6.6 4.6 4.0Scrapping (sales) 8.3 6.7 4.2 5.2 3.2 2.0Losses 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Plus/minus adjustments 0.5 0.0 –0.1 –0.1 0.0 0.0World fleet at end of year 90.9 90.3 91.4 92.7 94.0 96.0% change from previous year-end +1.7 –0.7 +1.2 +1.5 +1.4 +2.1

source: Clarksons (historical data) & Bulk Shipping Analysis 2017 forecast *forecast

TABLE 2: HANDYSIZE 10-39,999 DWT BULK CARRIER FLEET (MILLION DEADWEIGHT TONNES)

by Richard Scott, Bulk Shipping Analysis, Tel: +44 (0)12 7722 5784; Fax: +44 (0)12 7722 5784; e-mail: bulkshipan@aol.com

Key raw materials importing countries2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % change*

China 731.0 815.4 822.8 798.8 808.4 +1.2Japan 107.2 110.6 110.7 105.1 104.8 -0.3EU -28 group 168.6 166.3 169.3 166.2 162.0 -2.5South Korea 69.1 66.1 71.5 69.7 68.6 -1.6Taiwan 20.7 22.3 23.1 21.4 21.8 +1.9total 1,096.6 1,180.7 1,197.4 1,161.2 1,165.6 +0.4

source: World Steel Association ** % change 2016, compared with 2015

CRUDE STEEL PRODUCTION (MILLION TONNES)

Cargoes of iron ore and coking coal — the main commoditiesrequired for steelmaking — became more numerous recently,responding to rising production of steel. In Asian and Europeancountries seaborne raw materials imports for this industry havebeen boosted by a pickup in steel demand and output,contrasting with a generally weak trend last year.

A vigorous performance at China’s steel mills has contributedto robust growth in iron ore and coking coal imports. Thesevolumes comprise over two thirds and about one-seventh ofglobal trade in the two categories respectively. But othercountries in Asia, and also in Europe, also have seen strongerproduction trends benefiting raw materials usage.

MARCHING FORWARDS

During the first five months of this year, rising steel output hasbeen achieved in many countries. These increases reflecteconomic activity as a general driver, and progress inmanufacturing industries and construction work using steel, as amore direct influence. Other aspects reflected in steel mills’activity are inventory changes, and steel products exports andimports flows.

Among the largest importers of raw materials, India (a majorcoking coal buyer) saw the biggest percentage steel productionincrease. The January–May 2017 crude steel production volumewas 7.4% above the same period a year earlier, according toWorld Steel Association statistics, at 41.8mt (million tonnes).China recorded the second highest rise of 4.4% based onprovisional figures, lifting the vast output to 346.8mt.

After a long period of weakness, European Union steelproduction rose by 4.1% to 71.7mt, although individual membercountry’s experiences varied greatly. Germany and Italyincreased volumes by about 2%, to 18.6mt and 10.3mtrespectively. Much larger rises were seen in France, up by 11% to6.6mt, and Poland where a 16% increase to 4.3mt occurred.

In Asia, Taiwan raised its crude steel production total in thesame five months period by 3.6% to 9.3mt. Of moreconsequence for iron ore and coking coal trade volumes, Japanand South Korea both saw 2% increases in steel output, to43.9mt in Japan and 28.4mt in Korea.

THE GIANT’S STRIDES

China’s seaborne imports of iron ore and coking coal totalled1.04 billion tonnes in 2016, equivalent to almost two-thirds ofworld seaborne trade in the two commodities, based onClarksons Research data. The upwards trend revived last year,mostly reflecting an acceleration of iron ore imports growth.Consequently there is again an immediate focus on this aspect ofglobal minerals movements.

Optimism for another large increase in 2017 as a whole has

been reinforced by rapid expansion in the past few months. Ironore imports into China (the largest part of the country’s rawmaterials total) rose by 32mt or 8% in the January–May periodthis year, reaching 445mt. But some analysts are not confidentthat such a strong growth rate can be maintained throughout theentire twelve months.

One uncertainty is the steel production trend. Thegovernment’s economic stimulus measures introduced last yearhave benefited steel using industries over a longer period thanexpected. Recently, however, there have been signs that sometightening of policy is now under way, implying a restraininginfluence which could cause steel output to falter.

There are also questions about iron ore stocks at ports.These rose quickly by a fifth from the beginning of this year up tothe end of May, reaching a reported 137mt, significantlycontributing to growth in import demand. At that level, potentialfor reduction seems greater, which could also restrain importsduring the second half.

Adverse influences, if these occur, could be offset at leastpartly. Greater substitution of iron ore produced by domesticmines in China, with foreign supplies, is still a valid expectation.But much depends on relative prices, and possibly also changes ingovernment policy, neither of which are easily predictable.

MEASURED STEPS

What will happen elsewhere in the remainder of 2017? Thestrengthening steel production tendency in a number ofcountries could be maintained especially if, as seems likely, someeconomies continue gaining momentum.

The European Union has attracted attention because of thenotable pickup in the region’s steel industry since this year began.Even so, the latest European Steel Association quarterly report,which does not predict actual production volumes, was able toforesee only a marginal one percent rise in steel demand during2017, although any improvement in the steel products tradepicture might benefit output.

In Japan, South Korea and Taiwan positive signs have emergedbut these have not yet pointed to more than limited steelproduction increases this year. The main exception, among thelarge producers, is India where vigorous economic progress isclearly buoying steel demand.

Additional imports of iron ore and coking coal into thesecountries seem likely to have a positive effect on global seabornetrade volumes this year. Some forecasts also show extrapurchases by a range of smaller buyers, such as iron ore intoOman (8mt last year) and coking coal into Brazil (15mt last year).The principal doubts, as already expressed, surround China’strend: slowing domestic steel demand remains a possibility,together with other restraints. Richard Scott

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Bauxite and aluminacapacity cuts needed to ensure trade

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China has been for long remained at the receiving end of globalcriticism for unrestrained exports of steel and aluminium andcausing environmental injuries, writes Kunal Bose. The latterbecause of the country allowing the functioning of powerguzzling ageing steel mills, aluminium smelters and aluminarefineries in unrestrained ways. This is causing price distortingglobal surpluses. In both aluminium and steel, the world’ssecond-largest economy has half the share of world production.But unlike aluminium smelters in Canada, Europe and the MiddleEast using hydro or gas-based energy, the ones in China are fedwith coal-fired electricity and, therefore, the industry there leavea big carbon footprint to the annoyance of the rest of the world.

Beijing is, however, no longer inured to world criticism of itsindustrial actions. The country’s president Xi Jinping inspiresconfidence as a reformer. Among his topmost priorities areelimination of corruption and ridding principal industries such assteel, aluminium and coal of polluting capacity in phases.Capacity elimination was attempted by the central governmentin the past too, ahead of Xi coming to occupy the president’soffice. But all that was largely frustrated because ofmachinations of bureaucrats and party officials at provinces.

In pushing through the crusade, Xi has the advantage that hiswrit runs firmly over both the communist party and the

government. To the pleasant surprise of the rest of the world,China’s steel capacity elimination in 2016 was ahead of target. Itnow looks entirely possible that the targeted 150mt (milliontonne) scrapping of undesirable steel capacity by 2020 will beachieved. Encouraging progress in decommissioning of coalcapacity is also being made.

But what about aluminium, on which China is up for a majorscrap with the US Administration? The Chinese governmentappears serious about forcing smelters to cut production duringthe winter beginning November and running up to March end. Ifpushed through, the move will potentially cut aluminium outputby up to 1.5mt Aluminium prices got a leg up in the wake ofChina saying the smelters in four provinces surrounding Beijingwould be required to slash production by as much as 30% duringthe winter heating season to support a campaign to fight smogand pollution.

At a recent industry conference in London, Lu Dongliang, asenior vice president at Chalco, China’s largest producer ofaluminium, said the government was also earnest about comingdown heavily on illegal smelters that could affect capacity rangingfrom 3mt to 8mt. It is, however, left to conjecture how muchproduction will actually get killed by the proposed campaign.Giving an insight into possible aluminium industry restructuring

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following the government crackdown, Lu said there could wellbe a shift in smelting capacity from heavily populated areas towestern China. “We already have some enterprises thinking ofshifting capacity to western China where costs will be lower.But to what extent this happens remains to be seen,” said Lu.

But as hopefully production gets a cut during the winter andsome capacity permanently eliminated, new capacity in excess of3mt is said to be in the pipeline in China. Lu said Chinesealuminium capacity would climb to 45mt by 2020. He also saidthe use of aluminium would rise 7–10% in 2017 and 2018.According to a London-based analyst, even after all the talksabout production discipline Chinese aluminium output in 2017 isheading for a rise of 7.9% to 34.4mt. Demand improvement inChina will reduce surplus aluminium that brings pressure on thecountry to export, allegedly by breaching trade rules of theWorld Trade Organization. Excluding China the world remainseither in balance or deficit in the metal. Whatever Beijing maybe saying, worries remain about reduced capacity in China. Butoperators more often than not have the tendency to hang on tosignals appearing positive. Vivian Lloyd, analyst at investmentbanker Macquarie says: “We have always been biased towardsChina capacity cuts story, but near term there’s loads ofaluminium hanging around. There has been a big rise in Chineseexports.” What then naturally follows is falls in premiums to bepaid on physical delivery. Premiums seen as an accurate measureof primary aluminium metal supply at a particular point varyfrom market to market. In a way, premiums reflect thecompetition between suppliers to get maximum prices andbuyers the opposite.

The last five years have seen aluminium makers in Europe andNorth America dismantling smelters in attempts to cut surplusand boost prices. Industry leaders such as Rusal of Russia, Alcoaof the US and the Norwegian Norsk Hydro have all participatedin cutting of capacity. That and also rising protests by smeltinggroups in the US, European Union and India about China’spredatory export pricing and skulduggery involved in fakingprimary aluminium as semis have built up pressure on Beijing tofinally start talking seriously about production discipline. CEO ofIndia’s Vedanta Aluminium Abhijit Pati says: “Even while thecountry’s aluminium use is growing nicely, imports mainlyoriginating in China and the Middle East are meeting over halfthe local demand for the metal. As a result, a good portion ofthe Indian smelting capacity has remained idle.”

The export focus of Chinese smelters has shifted to semis (atleast to make aluminium appear like that) as there is a 15% taxon primary aluminium. Beijing offers a 13% rebate on exportssuch as flat rolled products and tubes and pipes. Foils receive a15% rebate. Like it has started doing in the case of steel whereChina has half the share of global overcapacity of around 700mt,the country should ideally encourage consolidation of smeltercapacity as production cuts are announced to be made. BaowuSteel Group that in the closing days of last year emerged as theworld’s second largest steelmaker after ArcelorMittal followingthe merger of Baosteel and Wuhan Iron & Steel is undertakingmultiple market-based reforms, including eliminating uneconomicand polluting capacity. The merged entity has also announced tobe in the forefront of steel technology innovation.

What Baosteel before merger was to Chinese steel industry,Aluminium Corporation of China, commonly known as Chinalcois to aluminium industry of the country. Chinalco and China’ssecond-largest aluminium entity China Hongqiao will have to bein the forefront of capacity consolidation that invariably leads toejecting uneconomic capacity, overall production efficiency

improvement and cost saving. Aluminium has been among thebest-performing industrial metals this year with its pricesclimbing from a low of $1,450 in late 2015 to close to $1,900 atonne. Price improvements of the present kind allowingprofitable smelter operation does not, however, create idealcondition for mergers and capacity consolidation. If anything,taking advantage of good prices, high cost ‘swing’ smelters tendto return to production. That once again sets in motion supplysurge posing a risk to prices. In China where the governmentwrit runs over business, the fate of consolidation will dependentirely on Beijing’s stance.

In the meantime, driven by the virtues of consolidation andownership in downstream value added extruded products,Norsk is buying the 50% of Sapa that it does not already own ina cash deal that gives the latter an enterprise value $3.2bn.Sapa, an equal ownership joint venture between Norsk and theNorwegian consumer goods supplier Orkla, is seen as globalleader in aluminium extrusions, which find major application inautomobile and construction. Norsk says the merger to becompleted in the current half of 2017 will yield synergisticbenefits of $42m a year. In a comment on the merger, Norskchief executive Svein Richard Brandtzaeg says: “[Wholeownership of] Sapa will enable us to assume global leadership,establish a platform for growth, and provide responsibleoperations and sustainable solutions for the future low-carboneconomy.”

In the first quarter of 2017, Sapa had operating margins of5.5%. But Norsk believes margins of Sapa operations for theyear will be double that. Lex in the Financial Times says: “Norskwill need to spin a better tale on cost savings to justify buyingSapa at this point in economic cycle.” But mergers areattempted for deriving value over short, medium and long-termthrough economic cycles and substantial synergistic benefits.Take Indian aluminium group Hindalco’s $6bn buy of Novelis, theCanadian group specializing in value-added products findingapplication in automobile to packaging to construction and metalrecycling, in 2007. Businesses of both Hindalco and Novelis havetaken some major leaps since.

Great times are awaiting aluminium application in automobileas electric and hybrid cars are to cut a big profile in theautomobile industry. Moreover, as governments in developedand emerging economies enforce increasingly demandingemission norms, vehicle weight reduction will lead to growingreplacement of steel by much lighter aluminium. From luxurycarmakers such as Mercedes, Audi and Land Rover Jaguar tomass market vehicles like Ford 150 pickup truck, aluminium isruling the roost. Aluminium’s popularity with original equipmentmanufacturers for automakers rests on the tripod of light weightleading to better fuel economy for vehicles, good formability andhigh strength.

But isn’t a cloud hanging over aluminium and also steel as theUS repeats the threat to invoke section 232 of a nationalsecurity law passed in 1962 at the height of Cold War? Theinvocation can be made only when imports of goods are seen tobe compromising national security. In this particular instance,the threat appears to be one way of pandering to the ‘Americafirst’ groups of Donald Trump support base. Against the UStrade sabre rattling is to be considered representations to WTOGoods Council by China and the European Union that section232 tariffs would not find justification on national securitygrounds.

The thesis of commerce secretary Wilbur Ross is based onthe premise that under pressure from imports, particularly from

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China but alsofrom Russiaand the EU,the Americansmeltingindustry hasbeen reducedto a singleentity CenturyAluminiumthat is capableof makingaerospacegrade highqualityaluminiumalloy requiredfor makingcombataircraft. As hisargument goes,the domestic producer is perhaps able to meet peacetime needsfor aluminium alloys required in producing armour plating formilitary vehicles, naval vessels and combat aircraft. But the USwill be vulnerable to shortages in the event of conflicts.

At a White House briefing, Ross said: “At the very same timethat our military is in need of more and more of the very highquality aluminium, we’re producing less and less of everything,and only have the one producer of aerospace-quality aluminium.”The wide ranging investigation of imports by the USAdministration will cover to what extent the country’s domesticaluminium industry is in a state to meet the defencerequirements in conflict times and the effects of job, skills andinvestment loss on national security.

No doubt like in the US, aluminium producers in India andEurope have borne the brunt of low priced imports from Chinawhere bloated capacity has led to supply excesses over a longtime. Reacting to the US trade salvoes, a senior Chineseindustry official said: “Aluminium products imported from Chinaare general products with civilian uses such as packing, roofing,road signs and consumer durables. None of these products hasany bearing on national security.” In any case, as the official

pointed out aluminium required for US national defence is lessthan 2% of total domestic consumption.

China is largely responsible for global aluminium overcapacity.But capacity created in recent times in the Middle East and Indiais also to be accounted for. Weaknesses in global economicgrowth impinging on demand till recently have also contributedto capacity overhang. In contrast to overbearing tone of USofficials that all ills of domestic smelting industry are because ofimports, three senior officials from Alcoa, Rio Tinto and ArconicInc. have been judicious enough to recommend that a solutionis to be found through engagement with China so that itssurplus production stops hurting others. Unilateral trade actionswill not be found conducive to solving the problems of theglobal aluminium industry.

Concerned about the fallout of unilateral actions by the US,more and more industry officials are suggesting that Washingtonshould make a deal with the world’s biggest producer to find asolution to excess imports. Rio Tinto Aluminium CEO AlfBarrios observed: “I must say the recent statements from theChinese government recognize the oversupply and offer somehope, I believe, the best outcome is a negotiated solution.”

There is no sign of an end to the deep crisis affecting thealuminium industry in Brazil, where the output of primaryaluminium has fallen by 30% in the past three years, and whereper capita consumption of the metal has fallen from about 7kg ayear, to just over 6kg in the same timeframe, writes Patrick Knight.

At the request of the government, the industry tradeassociation, ABAL, has prepared a comprehensive study entitled‘Aluminium in Brazil until 2030’. But with the deep politicalcrisis which has seen the impeachment of one president, andcould easily result in the present incumbent, Michel Temer, alsobeing forced to step down, the government has more urgentthings to worry about than aluminium. Fortunately, demand forthe bauxite and alumina of which Brazil exports large quantitiescontinues strong, so the companies producing this are partlyinsulated from the problems. But the industry is almost entirelyvertically integrated these days, so the weak demand forprocessed aluminium, consumption of which has fallen from1.5mt (million tonnes) to 1.2mt a year in the past four years,

affects everybody. Worst hit has been the construction industry,responsible for about 20% of all the aluminium consumed; themotor, and consumer durables have also been hit hard.Packaging, responsible for more than a third of what isconsumed, has been hit less hard, although demand for canneddrinks has slowed.

Now that Vale is no longer active in any part of theproduction chain, following the sale of its bauxite and aluminainterests to Norsk Hydro, the most important Brazilian-ownedcompany in the industry, the Brazilian-owned Brazilian AluminiumCompany, CBA, part of the massive Votorantim group, is beingvery hard hit. For several decades, this company systematicallyincreased production of primary aluminium at its plants in SaoPaulo state each year. At the peak, CBA was producing morethan 440,000 tonnes, all made from bauxite produced at itsmines in neighbouring states, with smelters powered mainly byelectricity produced by CBA at the numerous small andmedium-sized hydro-electric plants it owns in the vicinity of its

No end in sight for profound crisis in Brazil’s aluminium industry

Car manufacturers, including Jaguar, are increasinglyusing aluminium in body construction.

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mill. CBA also invested heavily in extruded products, mostlycatering for Brazil’s buoyant construction industry which takes15% of the total produced. But following the fall in demand, andthe lack of competitiveness of Brazilian aluminium, which hasallowed imports to increase, CBA is now making only about290,000 tonnes of primary aluminium a year, 60% of its primarilysmelting capacity, while only 30% of its extrusion capacity isbeing used. In contrast to Alcoa and Norsk, CBA has neverbeen a major exporter of alumina or bauxite. Its output ofalumina has fallen from 792,000 tonnes in 2013, to 650,000tonnes in 2016, while the company’s output of bauxite has fallenfrom 2.9mt in 2013, to 1.8mt last year. Vale’s bauxite reserves inMinas Gerais state are of lower quality to that used byeverybody else, and although Vale has a share in the MRNbauxite deposits in Amazonia, these are far from Sao Paulo.

As some new capacity has come on stream, the amount ofalumina produced in Brazil has increased from 9.9mt in 2013, to10.5mt last year, with exports increasing from 7.1mt in 2013, to8.3mt last year, while total output of bauxite has increased from34mt in 2013, to 38mt in 2016. The amount of bauxiteexported increased from 8,4mt in 2013, to 9.6mt last year.Output at the MRN mines at Trombetas has risen from 17.3 to18mt, that of Norsk, has grown from 7.6mt in 2013, to 11mt lastyear.

It is anticipated that the Brazilian economy will grow by about0.5% this year, after falling by more than 3% in the past couple ofyears. Because a huge stock of completed or partly completedapartments and offices remain unsold, output by theconstruction industry has fallen by more than 20% in the pastfew years and there is little hope for much of a recovery soon.After sharp falls in the number of new cars and trucks sold, themarket for vehicles seems to have stabilized, partly because theweaker currency has made Brazilian models more competitive,so more are being exported. Because of the country’s nowchronic political instability, the government has had greatdifficulty in tackling problems such as pensions and wage levels,which have soared in recent years, while unemployment remainsat high levels, so consumer confidence is low.

Brazil’s modern aluminium industry can be traced back to theearly 1970s, when the military-led governments which ruledBrazil at that time, and who wereadepts of long term planning,drew up an integrated model forthe aluminium industry. Thefoundation stones were theabundant supplies of high qualitybauxite, found conveniently closeto navigable rivers in the Amazonregion, and the fact that severalvery large rivers have thepotential to generate largequantities of hydro-electricityfrom some of the world’s largestpower plants. This period sawthe building of the Alunortealumina plant close to the city ofBelem, to be fed by bauxiteferried from the MRN mines onthe Trombetas river and of theAlbras aluminium smelter nearSao Luis, as well as the Tucuruipower plant.

The companies attracted to

the schemes, notably Alcoa and Vale, which at that time was stilldeeply involved in all stages of the aluminium complex, weregiven long-term guarantees that much of the 4,000MW potentialof the Tucurui power station, built in deep jungle on theTocantins river, would be available to them at a price whichwould ensure that aluminium made in Brazil would becompetitive with that made anywhere in the world. Withoutcheap electricity, a low-cost aluminium industry is not possible.

This model has been severely questioned in subsequent years,by critics who suggest that the money used to establishaluminium in the Amazon region, where costs are always aboveaverage, would have been better spent on measures aimed atreducing the growing disparity between rich and poor in Brazil.Critics claim that the high financial cost of such projects , andother grandiose infrastructure projects in the Amazon region,such as the Transamazonica highway and the North Southrailway. The revenues earned from the export of bauxite,alumina and primary aluminium, have not been sufficient to repaythe high cost of establishing the aluminium complex, most of itborrowed from abroad

But it is easy to criticize with hindsight, and the abundantsupply of aluminium in Brazil helped the country establish amodern aircraft industry, now the world’s third largest, thecanning industry and the increased use of aluminium fittings inmodern buildings.

In the past 15 years, of course, the guarantees of low costelectricity for making primary aluminium have long run out,while the priority of recent left leaning governments has indeedbeen to attempt to reduce the disparity between rich and poor,not least by cutting the cost of electricity. But Brazil hasunfortunately been hit by several years of below average rainfall.Coupled with inadequate investment in new, lower-costgenerating capacity, the needs of the aluminium industry havebeen badly neglected. A substantial amount of smelting capacityhas been shut down in recent years, and for the time being atleast , there is no sign of anybody wanting to invest in anythingnew. The political situation is so acute, and public discontent sosevere, that it cannot be guaranteed that at the next elections,Brazil may once again elect a left-leaning president, for whomaluminium would not be a priority.

Bauxite.

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The ‘Pasha Bulker’ ten years on – an insider’s account

08.30am, 8 June, 2007The worst of the unforgettable storm that pulverizedNewcastle [Australia] seemed over but news about acoal ship about to beach off Newcastle’s Nobby’s Beachmeant it had really just begun. Gripping eyewitnessaccounts of the ship sliding her way onto Newcastle’sdoorstep were all over the radio as I headed to thebeach through crowds of onlookers.

I phoned Anders Egehus, the Australia ManagingDirector of Svitzer, “Get ready for a media onslaught ifyou’re chosen to handle the salvage response,” I said. Itwould be quite a ride given that the spectacle was therefor any camera to pick up.

With my ex-journo juices flowing, I also called theChief of Staff desk at National Nine News in Sydneywhere I’d been an on-road reporter for many years. Thelegendary reporter Peter Harvey happened to pick up,“Yes Matty,” he said in his assuasive tuba-voice, “thechopper’s on its way.... Can you see the ship?” Pete askedas I got closer to Nobby’s Beach. I looked through thewindscreen at the foamy puffs of water lashing high overthe deck.

“Oh, can I what…”The hull of the 40,000 tonne Pasha Bulker was

strikingly red. A garish lipstick-coloured lump withwhite accommodation quarters jutting from the sternlike high-density home units — in the middle ofNewcastle’s main beach.

The Westpac helicopter had rescued all crew fromthe vessel and, with forecasts that the weather would

ease, the Pasha Bulker appeared to be firmly grounded — for now.Anders and I went into the boardroom of Svitzer’s Newcastle tug

base where I met Drew Shannon, who was handling shore-side logistics.Drew warned that a re-float attempt might or might not work. Anyattempt would be time-consuming — weeks, months maybe. Equipmentand personnel would come from across the globe. You didn’t just pressa few buttons in such situations and see the beached ship off.

It was agreed that Gary Webb, Newcastle Port Corporation CEO,and his media team would continue briefing journalists and providing all-important visuals such as oil booms being placed on the beach. I’dhandle media enquiries on behalf of Svitzer. Naturally we’d have to workclosely and be on the same page in terms of facts and developments,especially in an environment where things could change frequently.

One of the largest industrial helicopters in Australia was secured totransport salvage equipment onto the Pasha Bulker. It pulsated back andforth from a water-side equipment assembly zone at Carrington. A‘super-tug’ anchor handling barge sourced from Asia was steaming forNewcastle. These were important visuals, to show the media and thecommunity that things were happening. More salvage folks arrived frominterstate and overseas — some 30 all up.

The wrinkling on the port-side of the hull gave away that the vesselwas straining from the constant push of waves. The salvage team knewshe would, in all likelihood, only hold up for so long. Yes, she mightbreak up. A priority was pumping the on-board fuel oil off, yucky stuffthat would leave a hell of a mess if it ended up on the beach or coast.

With every passing day, the media became hungrier for somethingnew. The journos wanted an expert from the ship. And so, nearly twoweeks after the grounding, it was decided to wheel out Drew Shannon.Drew’s first media performance — after multiple practice sessions —was all but flawless. Not bad for a guy with no prior interview

Reflection on the grounded coal ship, ‘Pasha Bulker’ ten years on. By Matthew Watson

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WSexperience asked to stand in front of a global media pack. He

was straight-talking, no-nonsense and sure-footed. He exudedprofessionalism, honestly and credibility. The media warmed tohim and this was instrumental in forming an indelible impressionwith the public.

Drew basically said, “We can’t promise a good outcome, butwe’ve got the best people and the best possible plan in play.We’re doing our best folks….” It bought time and reducedpressure when the media may have gone for the jugular.

The first re-float attempt on the evening of 28 June failed dueto a snapping tug cable, scepticism amongst the journalists liftedafter the second attempt failed.

A comical moment unfolded when Gary Webb, MinisterTripodi, their staff and I trod down the headland track for thenightly media briefing. My mobile phone rang. It was DrewShannon, on board the Pasha Bulker. “We might have oil in thewater,” he said.

“How much?” I asked, feeling my heart buck. “Hard to tell. We can just smell oil. Might be nothing.”The media and public would crucify us if there was an oil spill

and we’d said nothing about it. If it turned out there was no oilin the water, so what? False alarm. It just had to be clearlyexplained that identifying oil in the ocean at night is extremelydifficult, so we wouldn’t know what we were dealing with untilsunrise.

And so, Minister Tripodi and Gary Webb stood before thecamera lights piercing the night and calmly said, “well, there mightbe some… oil in the water.” There were gasps. The journoswent live on their phones and the TV link trucks cranked up. An“OIL SPILL!” it was quickly confirmed there was no oil (or aminiscule amount at worst). So, the good-news angle of themorning, bravo, was that there was no oil spill at Newcastle!

No one in the inner sanctum will forget the evening of 2 July.With the tide high and three tug boats roaring to pull the Pasha

Bulker free, exasperation fell over the media pack on theheadland. I sensed it was a tipping point, a moment where they’dattack. Gary Webb and Minister Tripodi had the unenviable taskof fronting the cameras again. The questioning was pointed.Then, with the Pasha Bulker as the backdrop, a lone female voicesimply said “…she’s moving.” Every set of eyes focused on theglowing Pasha Bulker.

“SHE’S MOVING!!”And wasn’t she just. Quickly. Literally flinging away from the

beach. Someone said “Get out of the way!” and a confused-looking Minister Tripodi hobbled from his interview position sothe cameras could get the money shot of the Pasha Bulker gettingthe hell out of there. There was clapping, cheering and hugging.Down in Newcastle car horns tooted. The Pasha Bulker was gonein a matter of moments, towed into the inky Pacific. The mediaconference resumed. “So, what was the secret of the success,Minister?”

“Well…. it was a flexible plan.” Everyone just laughed, including the Minister. There was “bad

news”, the ship’s rudder was jammed in the rocks off the beach,meaning the re-float was only a 99% success. That created a fewchuckles.

Some months later Drew Shannon visited my office in Sydneyand handed over a palm-sized chunk of rusty steel as heavy as abrick. “A memento to say thanks for the professionalism.” Thatunsightly piece of the Pasha Bulker’s rudder sits on my desk as Iwrite this, ten years later.

BIOGRAPHY

Matthew Watson is Managing Director of ReputeCommunications and Associates and a former Nine Networkjournalist. He is one of Australia’s foremost media and crisismanagement specialists. Matt is Navigate Response’s networkpartner in Australia.

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In mid-June this year, the environmentally friendly scrubber from Langh Tech was recognized, as the EU-project based on thetechnology received the Baltic Sea Clean Maritime Award at the Baltic Sea Forum in Berlin. The third-place award was handed toLangh Group’s Chairman of the Board, Maritime Counsellor Hans Langh by Professor Kurt Bodewig, European Coordinator Baltic-Adriatic.

The Forum was organized in connection with the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) Annual Forum.The Baltic Sea Clean Maritime Award is awarded to innovative and environmentally friendly solutions and ideas, which promote the

well-being of the Baltic Sea. The project Back from Black – Study and deployment of the affordable scrubber retrofitting technologyfor SME shipowners, which is coordinated by Langh Group, received the acknowledgement in the Innovation and Science category.

The project has been funded by INEA (Innovation and Networks Executive Agency) from the CEF-programme (Connecting EuropeFacility). The aim of the Back from Black project was to create, demonstrate, deploy and disseminate an economic andenvironmentally viable technology, which will help to comply to the sulphur regulations. The technology developed is a true hybridscrubber, that can be used both in closed loop and open loop mode. It’s a truly hybrid scrubber, since it can be operated also inclosed loop mode without any time limits as the system has an efficient water treatment system for purifying the wash water.

Other partners in the project are Port of Helsinki, Hans Lehmann KG, Lehmann GmbH, Port of Teesport and Scrubber Tech Pikis.Besides the scrubber installations, the project also contributed to strengthening the port activities, it included a research aboutscrubber waste handling and the handling of the scrubber waste in the ports, that were in the project, was ensured.

The project has beensuccessful as it has led tomany commercialinstallations on cargo shipsand cruise vessels.

The Baltic Sea Forum is anon-profit privateorganization that wasfounded by Martti Ahtisaari,the former Finnish Presidentand Nobel Peace Prizelaureate. The aim of theorganization is to promoteeconomic and culturalcollaboration in the BalticSea region and to offer anindependent platform andnetwork for making it iseasier to exchangeexperiences and ideas.

Industry recognition for Langh Tech’s scrubber

The Langh Tech scrubber was recognized atthe Baltic Sea Clean Forum in June.

Scrubber waste from efficient LanghTech water treatment system.

OUR BUSINESS IS BULK

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GEORGE DEVEREESE OF THE LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT AT UK P&I CLUB, COMMENTS ON A NUMBER OF CLAIMS RECEIVED

BY THE CLUB OF DAMAGED GRAIN CARGOS DUE TO CARGO SWEAT AND PROVIDES ADVICE ON THE BENEFITS OF VENTILATION

“Cargo sweat can be caused primarily by either cargo heating up or from a vessel transiting from a warmer to cooler environment.“If there is a temperature differential between the outside of the stow and the inside, moisture migration will result. Such moisture

migration will also occur when one part of the bulk heats up for any particular reason, such as insect infestation, microbiologicalactivity or proximity to a hot bulkhead. In all these circumstances, moisture will migrate from the warmer region to colder parts ofthe stow.

“Grain loaded warm and subjected to peripheral cooling will result in the primary moisture movement being in a vertical direction,so more water will pass towards the top of the cargo than towards the sides. If it is not possible to remove the water migrating tothe top region of the cargo by ventilation, more damage may be anticipated in the top layers than at the sides.

“To counteract both these forms of cargo sweat, ventilation is the easiest remedy. For vessels fitted with natural or mechanicalventilation, the moist air may be continuously removed from the headspace above the cargo to reduce or eliminate condensationoccurring on the deckhead.

“However, it must be remembered that the air used for ventilation is at the same temperature as, or below, the temperature of thedeckhead and hatch covers. If the ventilating air is cool, the immediate effect will be to take up moisture vapour in the surface layersof the cargo, because of the vapour pressure.

“At the same time, the surface of the cargo will be cooled, both directly by contact with the cooler ventilating air and as a result ofevaporation of moisture. Surface ventilation is also useful in cooling cargo that is heating, minimizing the increase in temperature thatmight cause further deterioration.”

The UK P&I Club is a major provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community. Established in1865 the UK P&I Club insures over 239 million tonnes of owned and chartered shipping through its international offices and claimsnetwork. ‘A (Stable)’ rated by Standard & Poor’s with free reserves and hybrid capital of $558m, the UK P&I Club is renowned for itsspecialist skills and expertise which ensure ‘best in class’ underwriting, claims handling and loss prevention services.

The UK P&I Club is managed by Thomas Miller, an independent and international insurance, professional and investment servicesprovider.

UK P&I Club advises on ventilation to avoid cargo sweat

DNV GL has opened two digital fleet performance centres inHamburg and Singapore to support its ECO Insightcustomers in monitoring and optimizing their fleets. Expertsystems at the fleet performance centres are able to checkincoming vessel data from customers using the ECO Insightplatform, providing quality control of the data and offeringsuggestions on potential improvement levers for bothindividual vessels and fleets, such as identifying speed loiteringand over-usage of auxiliary engines or boilers.

The performance centre provides comprehensive andcustomizable fleet monitoring. In development and inoperational trials for the last nine months, it is alreadysupporting pilot clients in Asia and Europe daily with dataquality and performance alerts, performance reviews, and ad-hoc investigations into performance issues and claims cases,among others. In addition to machine-learning systems,dedicated DNV GL performance managers verify the validityof performance alerts before they are sent to customers.They also look at why performance is different betweenvessels of the same fleet and propose actions.

“We are very glad to have partnered with DNV GL. It is ofgreat value to us when performance experts provide a‘second pair of eyes‘ on our fleet and give us real-timewarnings if vessels are not being operated in the mostefficient manner,” said Christian Rychly, managing director ofthe German shipping company Leonhardt & Blumberg, duringthe opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new fleet

centre in Hamburg. “To mitigate the market pressure, weexactly need those tools which enhance our efficiency andhelp us to comply with the ever more challengingenvironmental regulations,” he added. As one of the pilotcustomers the concept has been developed with, Leonhardt &Blumberg has installed the ECO Insight tool already on 35 ofits vessels, with more than 20 planned to follow soon.

“The fleet performance centres are just one of the wayswe are working to use digitalization to help our customersenhance their competitiveness through improved efficiency,greater safety, and increased margins,” said Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL – Maritime. “Without the valuablecontribution of pilot customers such as Leonhardt &Blumberg, we wouldn’t have been able to develop thisinnovative solution. By working together, we can now trulysee the benefits of ‘big data’ in shipping – and giving shipmanagers a direct line to our trusted expert advice, makestaking these gains even easier.”

The launch of the fleet performance centres is the firstbuilding block of the new ECO Insight 2.0, to be released inAugust 2017. Only two and a half years after its launch, ECOInsight is already the market leader, with 1,400 vessels from80 customers around the globe. ECO Insight provides acomprehensive and easily accessible way to manage theperformance of a fleet by combining vessel reported datawith industry information, including voyage, hull and propeller,engine and systems, and fuel quality performance.

DNV GL opens fleet performance centres

Getting the buzz on bulkerswhat’s affecting the shipping industry?

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Any suggestion that there may be any form of delay to the1 January 2020 implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit in2020 was ruled out at the 71st session of the MarineEnvironment Protection Committee in early July, as a majority ofmember states rejected a proposal to collect data to allow theInternational Maritime Organization to take stock of theavailability situation ahead of 2020.

Among the papers submitted to MEPC 71, two pointed outthat there would be regional differences in the ability ofrefineries to meet demand for low-sulphur fuels from the marinesector in 2020. Both papers suggested the IMO should takesuch data into account and consider transitional measures if datademonstrated significant difficulty in meeting demand.

One of the documents, submitted by Brazil and India, saiddata is needed from refineries and bunker suppliers as to howmuch 0.5% sulphur fuel they can offer for marine use in 2020and also that data is needed from shipowners as to how many

ships would be fitted with scrubbers by 2020. It proposed thatthe estimated requirement and availability needs to be madeavailable to MEPC 73, which is due to be held in the later part of2018, and that if the data show that “a very wide gulf formeaningful enforcement, MEPC may consider permitting anappropriate transitional period prior to enforcement.”

IBIA was first among those commenting on these two papersin plenary, saying: “At MEPC 70, the committee took a leap offaith and decided to introduce the 0.5% sulphur limit in 2020based on a forecast that there would be sufficient refiningcapacity to meet global demand. It was a good decision, as itgave us certainty about the date so that we all know what wehave to prepare for. We must be careful now to ensure we arenot moving the target as that would send the wrong signal andthrow preparations into disarray. The target date is the onlything that we actually know and we must not sow any doubtabout it if we are going to succeed with the implementation.”

MEPC 71: 2020 deadline reaffirmed as IMO agrees to consistent implementation

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IBIA also pointed out, however, that the picture with regardsto actual supply capacity, marine fuel demand and uptake ofscrubbers will only become clearer much closer to theimplementation date, and therefor supported the general idea ofdata collection.

“Obtaining such data on the cusp of the implementation date,along with non-availability reports provided to the IMO from thestart of 2020, would help assess where availability of compliantfuels is problematic and also get a clearer picture of when andhow the situation is improving,” IBIA told MEPC 71, adding: “Ifsuch data are made available for dissemination to member statesit may assist their authorities when assessing fuel oil nonavailability reports.”

A large number of countries spoke in support of datacollection, but the number of countries objecting to it wasgreater. Among their arguments against it was that the questionof availability had already been addressed by the studyundertaken for IMO by CE Delft which was provided to, andapproved by, MEPC 70. Most importantly, however, theyobjected to the idea because they thought it may lead touncertainty and potentially delay the preparation process. Anytalk of a transitional period permitting exemptions was firmlyrejected.

Although nobody said so, it is possible they were afraid thatapproving data collection may end up casting doubt on theconclusion in CE Delft study, which now seems to beinterpreted by some as irrefutable evidence that there will besufficient availability in 2020.

As one delegation noted: MEPC 71 had already postponed

the implementation of one major regulation decision (areference to a two-year extension of the deadline to installballast water treatment systems), and it would be a very poorsignal if it was also opening the door to delaying anothermilestone regulation.

When IBIA and others supported data collection, ourintention was clear: we do not want to call the implementationdate into question. However, data would be helpful to monitorthe situation and allow all parties understand it better and workon addressing any problems.

With a majority opposing data collection, MEPC 71 did notagree to specifically add this to the list of items in the scope ofthe so-called ‘new output’ on consistent implementation of the2020 sulphur limit which was drafted by the Sub-Committee onPollution Prevention and Response (PPR 4) in January this year.They said the scope developed at PPR 4 adequately addressesthe issues. The scope will, however, include a specific requestfrom the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) to explicitly add tothe list a consideration of the safety implications relating toblending fuels in order to meet the 0.50% sulphur limit.

There was, as expected, broad support at MEPC 71 toapprove the new output on “Consistent implementation ofregulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL Annex VI” developed at PPR 4, forinclusion in the Sub-Committee’s agenda with a targetcompletion year of 2019. Recognizing that time is short, PPR,which meets just once a year in January or February, will alsohold an intersessional meeting in the second half of 2018 toprogress work on consistent implementation of the 2020sulphur regime. Source: IBIA

NEW TOOL DELIVERS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO

ATYPICAL LOADS FOR BULK CARRIERS.ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services tothe marine and offshore industries, has introduced a new serviceand analysis tool that will allow atypical cargoes on bulk carriers.The software streamlines loading analysis and provides a safer

approach to loading atypical bulk cargo.“ABS understands that maintaining a leadership role means

finding ways to improve safety and efficiency for industry,” saysABS Executive Vice President for Global Marine Dr. Kirsi Tikka.“Our new steel coil loading solution delivers customizationoptions to expand the range of loads that can be carried safely

ABS initiative improves bulker loading safety

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Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) has warned of the dangers ofbringing forward the deadline for stricter controls ongreenhouse gas emissions from shipping, despite its pendingdelivery of the last in a series of Handysizes that already fulfillthe green requirements.

Any move to bring forward the deadline for greenhouseemissions to 2020 instead of 2025 would be “dangerous,” saysStefan Bulow, managing director of HBC, with safety concernsoutweighing any potential commercial advantages.

The comments come ahead of this month’s delivery of the43,500dwt Zephyr Venture, the last of ten geared Handysizebulkers delivered to HBC and its partners from China’sQingshan Shipyard. The vessels already meet the energyefficiency regulations to be imposed by the InternationalMaritime Organization (IMO) in eight years time, with a carbon-dioxide emission level 40% below the average for the Handysizefleet.

The Deltamarin design was lauded at Nor-Shipping, where the43,500dwt Venture Joy (built 2016) beat 16 other designs,including a hybrid ropax, LNG carriers and cruiseships.

But Bulow cautions against bringing forward target dates forimplementation of the Energy Efficiency Design Index Tier III. It

might only be achieved by reducing engine power on ships tolevels that cause problems with manoeuvrability in adverseconditions. Globally, the fleet is unlikely to meet therequirement in the next two years, he says.

The target dates are being debated at the IMO, which hasestablished a project to set minimum installed power standardsfor ships.

Bulow, who has been working on minimum propulsionrequirements with classification society DNV GL, drawscomparisons with emissions testing in the car industry, wheremanufacturers bent the rules to meet their targets.

Historic lows in the freight market and low bunker priceshave taken some of the shine off Deltamarin’s successful highefficiency bulker design, known as the B Delta series.

But Bulow says the advantages of eco-ships are retained evenwith the drop in the fuel price and that these are noted inHBC’s operated fleet of 50 bulkers.

The HBC43 vessels are LNG dual-fuel ready designs and haveperformance monitoring equipment to comply with theEuropean Union’s monitoring, reporting and verificationregulation requiring them to provide data on emissions.

While there is talk of the company succeeding in finding freshfunding from investors,HBC has little interest inolder designs that couldbe sold by Germanbanks.

“These are outdatedassets that were simplyordered on the basis ofmoney looking for ahome. I would neverconsider buying theseships because I don’t seethem as the future ofHBC or shipping,” hesaid.

Similarly, the companyhas little interest innewbuilding orders.

“Prices are temptingbut if the industry is ledby price only, we’ll nevercome out of the[market] situation,” saidBulow.

Eco bulker operator shuns early target date for emissions

by bulk carriers.”In developing this new software and service, ABS has taken a

comprehensive approach to steel coil loading. This newcapability helps improve efficiency, enabling faster decisionsregarding the safety of non-traditional loads. Using the ABSloading analysis software enables timely and accurate decisionsabout the achievable safety for steel coil loads that are notincluded in the loading manual.

“Bulker owners and operators are looking for everyopportunity to keep their fleets operating in challenging marketconditions,” adds Tikka. “We recognize how important it is forthe bulker industry to expand their service, and we alsounderstand the critical role that safety plays.”

ABS understands the unique operational and regulatory

challenges that the bulker sector faces and has pioneeredsolutions to address both environmental requirements andvessel performance. As a major player in marine classification,ABS classes all bulk carrier designs and sizes, from Handy andHandymax to Capesize and very large ore carriers (VLOCs), andis positioned globally to provide exceptional class services,including timely reviews of nontraditional cargo loads.

ABOUT ABSFounded in 1862, ABS is a major international classificationorganization devoted to promoting the security of life and propertyand preserving the natural environment through the developmentand verification of standards for the design, construction andoperational maintenance of marine and offshore assets.

The Venture Goal, sistervessel to the ZephyrVenture.

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Solid infrastructure vitalfor market success

rail and barge transport’s essential role

An all time record grains crop of 230mt (million tonnes) is beingharvested in Brazil this year, 40mt more than last year’s crop,writes Patrick Knight.

It might be thought that farmers and traders would becelebrating this feat. But because world prices of soya and maizehave fallen sharply in recent months, while transport and othercosts have risen, farmers will get much less this year than last fortheir grain, even though so much more will be available, andsome will make losses.

The network of railways, waterways and roads needed to getthe grains from fields to ports is coming under tremendouspressure. Farmers and traders are having great difficulty inphysically exporting all of this year’s massive crop. Stocks arebuilding up on farms, and some soya and maize will have to beleft in the open. There will be insufficient storage to cope withthe next crop to come along, and with less to spend, farmersmay cut back on plantings 2017/18.

At the moment, most of the soya and maize is taken to portsby trucks, along increasingly congested roads. Although thebuilding of several new railways has begun in the past few years,and some stretches are complete, none of these line is yet fully

operational. Successive governments as well as operatingcompanies have been unable to agree a formula which wouldallow trains to travel freely along all parts of the system.

The only real advance in logistics in Brazil, has been thebuilding by private companies of numerous new riversideterminals in the north of the country, together with fleets ofbarges, which allows grains to reach deep sea ports faster andmore cheaply. But the roads running to these ports have notbeen improved, so costly new facilities often stand idle.

The situation regarding grains is in stark contrast to thatregarding Brazil’s other leading dry bulk cargo, iron ore. Properplanning, notably by the Vale company, has allowed existing linesto be upgraded, even duplicated, which has allowed the cost atports of Brazilian ore such as Itaqui, and Tubarao, to be cut tothe lowest in the world, while at the same time, production hasbeen switched from older mines in Minas Gerais state, to theCarajas complex in Para state.

The Brazilian economy has performed very badly in the lastfour years. With domestic demand down, more has beenexported, but less has been imported in recent years as well.This has resulted in a large surplus in the visible trade account

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to build up. This inflow of funds has cause the currency tostrengthen, but not sufficiently to choke off buoyant exports,either in volume, or earnings.

A trade surplus of up to $40 billion is expected this year,something which contrasts sharply with the large trade deficitsexperienced by Brazil during the first years of the new century.The fast growth of the economy, and the strength of thecurrency, had hindered exports, and sucked in imports at thattime.

The healthy situation regarding trade is all the moresurprising because spending on Brazil’s infrastructure, roads,railways, waterways, ports and airports, has not kept pace withthe rise in goods being moved. The huge crop of soya andmaize, most of it available for export, has made this glaringlyobvious.

Farmers growing grains in Brazil have done very well in thepast few years. Prices have been high, while demand, particularlyfrom China, the leading market for Brazil’s soya beans, has beengrowing steadily. Largely because of the extra grains being grownin Brazil, the feared world food shortage has not come about.

For years, Brazil’s farm community and trading companieshave tried to draw attention to the deteriorating logisticssystem. The situation came to a head in February, whenunusually heavy rains caused the major BR 163 road, which runsthrough the main soya growing region of Mato Gross state, tobe blocked for a week. About 800 trucks pass along thishighway, some of which is not paved, each day during the peakharvest season. But because of the heavy rains, the road becamealmost impassible for more than two weeks, and fewer than 100trucks could get through each 24 hours, each one having to bepushed out of the deep mud by tractors. An increasingproportion of the soya and maize using this route is on its wayto the terminals at Miritituba, on the river Tocantins, where it isloaded onto the trains of barges which in the past few yearshave been built by all the trading companies which arrange forthe sale of most of Brazil’s grains: ADM, Bunge, Cargill, Dreyfus,and the Brazilian owned Maggi group. Up to 20mt of soya nowleaves by this northerly route. Because so many trucks loadedwith soya beans and meal had to turn round and head south, toSantos, Paranagua and Rio Grande, rather than north, numerousships waiting to load in the north of Brazil, had to be re-locatedsouth as well. This caused substantial demurrage charges toaccumulate.

The five large trading companies despair that the BR 163road, on which construction work linking Cuiaba, capital of thestate of Mato Grosso, to the port of Santarem on the Amazonriver, was begun by the army in 1972, will never be complete.Although much of the road has now been paved, the quality ofthe surface is poor, and plans for its badly-needed duplication areon hold, as construction companies, waiting to be paid, drag theirfeet.

To solve the situation, the trading companies proposedbuilding a 1,200km ‘Ferrograo’ railway to run from the main soyaproducing region in the south of Mato Grosso state, to the

riverside port of Miritituba. A second phase of this to run on toports close to the mouth of the Amazon river. At the moment,it can take two weeks for a truck loaded with 60 tonnes of soyato reach Miritituba. Going by train could cut the cost per tonnefrom $160 to $80.

As with this, and numerous other badly needed andsometimes already partly completed rail projects in Brazil, theproblem has been finance, and the agreement of a paymentsystem acceptable to all players. But now China’s giant‘Communications Construction Company’, the state-ownedCCCC, has shown an interest. This is not surprising, given theimportance that Brazilian soya, and increasingly maize as well, hasfor China. Work on the line, in which rail companies fromRussia and Spain have also shown an interest, could start at theend of this year, with the 1,700km line to be complete by 2022

The CCCC company may also get involved with completingthe 1,728km-long ‘Trans nordestina’ line, which runs west to eastfrom soya producing regions to ports in the east of Brazil. Thisline, work on which started in 2005, and which was promised tobe completed in 2010, is now expected to be complete in 2020.Foreign investors are also being sought to complete this line, aswell as to operate the 2,500km-long North–South line, alsostarted in the 1970s to run from a point on Vale’s Carajas line, tolink with lines in the south east of the country. This line is alsoonly operating for less than half its length. So far, finding aformula which will allow companies can run their own trains onthe networks of all companies, has not been achieved. Aboutone thousand million tonnes of goods passed through all Brazil’sports in 2016, 1% less than in 2015. The fall in trade is explainedboth by the fall in imports, and the fact less grains were availablelast year as in 2015. The cargo responsible for almost half thevolume exported, was of course iron ore, another commoditywhose price has fluctuated widely in the past couple of years,but for which demand continues to grow steadily. This is mainlybecause of the insatiable demand from China, for more than adecade now, the largest single market for Brazilian ore. With theexception of some ore which travels from mines to ports alongslurry pipelines, the great majority goes by train. The shareleaving from Vale’s giant Carajas mine, has grown at the expenseof that from more elderly mines in the state of Minas Gerais,and with the start up of the new ‘north’ mine at Carajas,somewhere between 360–380mt of Vale ore will be exportedthis year, compared with 350mt in 2016, 150mt of that comingfrom Carajas.

Ore from Carajas is taken along the now fully duplicated800km line to the deep water port of Itaqui, where it can beloaded for a cost of little more than $8 per tonne. Thiscompares with the $13 per tonne the generally lower quality ofore produced in mines in Minas Gerais state costs. The lowercost of Brazilian ore compensates for the fact that it costssignificantly more to transport ore from Brazil to China, thanthat from Australia. But the low cost and high quality of boththese ores explain why Brazil has little to fear from competitionfrom most mines in China, or anywhere else, including India.

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GB Railfreight(GBRf) is one offreight's greatsuccess stories.Launched in 1999,the business hasbuilt to a team ofover 650 and hasturnover in excessof £120m, making itone of the railway’sfastest growingcompanies in theUK. The company’sfocus is oninnovating andoutstandingcustomer service. Itprovides a widerange of railtransport solutionsand rail services toits customers,operating over 1,000trainloads a week, moving approximately 15% of UK’s rail freight,on its fleet of more than 130 locomotives and 1,100 wagons.

Clients include DP World London Gateway Port, for which itmanages the movements and preparation of all trains in and outof the facility. It also works with the Mediterranean ShippingCompany (MSC), running shipping containers out of the Port ofFelixstowe. GBRf recently re-purposed 49 coal hoppers tomove aggregates from Tarmac quarries in Arcow and Swinden toBredbury, Agecroft, and Leeds. Since 2015, it has been workingvery closely with Drax Power Station in Selby, North Yorkshireto transport the biomass pellets the facility uses to generateelectricity from the Port of Liverpool.

Moving goods and cargo by rail has a number of benefits thatsupport the economy, the UK’s population, and the environment.An average freight train can remove 60 HGV journeys from theroads and the largest up to 160. This eases congestion on roadsand enables people to get to and from their destinations moreeffectively and efficiently, increasing productivity and benefitingthe economy.

GBRf is also committed to helping the UK meet itsobligations in terms of cutting its carbon emissions. The fleet of16 class 92 electric locomotives, for instance, represents thecompany’s commitment to helping reduce the amount of freightthat travels on heavy goods vehicles on UK roads.

Moving goods on the freight network helps to cut the UK’scarbon emissions because haulage by rail is more efficient thanby road. On average, a gallon of fuel will move a tonne of goods246 miles on the rail network, while the same amount will onlyget you 88 miles by road. If there is less congestion on theroads too, carbon emissions are also lowered as there will befewer engines idling in traffic jams and journey times will bereduced.

But it is not just about fuel consumption. Rail freight’s CO2emissions are 76% lower than road per tonne carried. Whenthis is combined with rail’s advantageous performance in termsof nitrous oxide and particulate matter emissions, rail freight candemonstrate a clear contribution to the challenge of meeting

carbon-cutting targets.The emphasis on reducing the country’s carbon footprint is

also seeing significant efforts by those involved in building newinfrastructure to utilize more green techniques in construction.For clients such as Crossrail and FCC Environment, GBRf hasbeen engaged in hauling away spoil from the construction worksto be reused or recovered rather than disposed of.

The freight industry is facing a challenging time, with the rapiddecline of coal and steel. The sector must grow beyond thecore commodities which have, until now, provided stability andlongevity. And with the restructuring of Network Rail, one ofthe rail freight sector’s biggest customers, the role of the FreightOperating Companies in rail upgrade and maintenance workbecomes more important. This means the industry may bereluctant to diversify into new markets where the future is notso clear.

GBRf is passionate about developing new economic modelsand markets. This decline in freight’s traditional businessprovides an opportunity to rethink the role of rail freight in theUK and to expand into other markets. GBRf is drivinginnovation in the sector, for example taking advantage of theopportunity to support online retailers to meet the rapidincrease in consumer demand.

The sector needs to consolidate existing markets to continueto drive innovation. The intermodal and aggregates markets aretwo commodity areas that could provide long-term foundationsfor rail freight whilst delivering benefits for the UK throughsupporting construction and removing lorries from roads. Oneway in which this could be achieved would be in the creation ofstrategic network capacity that serves the UK’s core markets.To be able to do all this, however, rail freight will need thesupport of government.

Change in the industry is a fantastic opportunity to developrail services, support the economy to grow, and reduce airpollution by taking lorries off our roads. GBRf will continue tobe at the forefront of this changing business environment and bea voice for the sector.

GB Railfreight remains at the forefront of changing business environment

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The development of the Marampa Iron Ore Project in SierraLeone was a unique project where a new iron ore processingplant was developed in a remote area of the country with noeasy access to existing infrastructure to move the product tomarket, writes Joel Shirriff, Global Practice Lead Terminals &Transportation, Ausenco. Having already developed a cost-effective solution for the mineral processing, Ausenco wasapproached by its client to help with the challenge ofdeveloping a transportation logistics system. As the site wasrelatively close to a major river, Ausenco’s team oftransportation specialists identified that a barge solution waslikely the best option to deliver the expected 3.6mtpa(million tonnes per annum) of iron ore.

Technical challenges that needed to be addressed by thebarge solution included the seasonal fluctuation in riverwater depth, shoreline access, and the 79km transit distanceto deep water for transshipment operations to load Capesizeships. Ausenco took a holistic overview of the transportationsystem — starting from the mine site, and moving throughthe following steps: trucking, storage, barge loading, rivertransit and transshipment, to identify the optimal site locationfor the up-river operation.

This system analysis involved the development of a fulldynamic simulation model using Ausenco’s proprietarysoftware tool, Transportation Logistics Simulator (TLS), whichallowed it to validate where the perceived choke points werein the system. This same model was used to run extensivesensitivity cases where options of barge size versus riverdraught, and the potential for dredging, were tested tooptimize the overall system against availability and cost. Theend result is a system with three tugs moving five barges (upto 8,000 tonnes each), delivering a minimum of 20,000 tonnes

per day to the transshipment operation for loading vesselswith iron ore concentrate by crane and grab with an averageparcel size of 160,000 tonnes.

An important feature of the design was the inclusion of afloating berth for loading the barges. The floating berthstructure presented an optimal solution for the upriver bargeterminal and loading operations, as it not only managed thesignificant tidal and river current variations, but did so withminimal impact to the environment that would result from afixed berth system. Barges are brought alongside the floatingdock by tugs and loaded using a telescoping mobileshiploader unit supported by the dock and fed from an ironore stockpile on shore. The minimal amount of permanentinfrastructure installed for this system not only reduced theinitial capital investment necessary to move into production,it also allows the assets to remain flexible for transfer and re-use at another location if necessary.

The timing of the transit of barges up and down the riverrequires careful coordination as the loaded barges must onlybe moved through certain areas of the river route at, or near,high tide to maximize their carrying capacity. Other sectionsof the river route are too narrow to allow passing of tugsand barges in opposite directions, where loaded barges havepriority to move downstream to the transshipment operation.

This project is a prime example of how barges can beused to economically move large tonnages of bulk cargo tomarket. The minimal infrastructure solution and resulting lowcapital investment were well suited to the needs of thismining client developing a project in a very challenginggeographic location. In addition to being a fully transferrableasset, the barges represent a scalable option for possiblefuture expansion.

Finding the solution to a transportation challenge in West Africa

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Captrain Deutschland is a major raillogistics company in Germany andEurope. Be it international tractionservices, industrial rail operations ortransport concepts tailored to theindividual processes of its customers,Captrain Deutschland offers innovative,customized and efficient logisticssolutions. With operations in Germany,Denmark, The Netherlands and Poland,licences in Austria, Switzerland and TheCzech Republic, as well as affiliates inBelgium, France, Italy and Spain, CaptrainDeutschland ensures an internationalpresence and constant proximity tocustomers.

In 2016 Captrain Deutschlandtransported 54.7 million tonnes offreight with a transport performance of11.3 billion tonne-kilometres, andgenerated a turnover of €332 millionwith 1,400 employees.

Captrain Deutschland offers a range of services. Theseinclude:❖ industrial railway operations: planning, operating and

maintaining infrastructure, providing and maintaining vehicles,

Captrain Deutschland: major German rail logistics provider

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operating the railway and handling, as well as all its additionalservices. Captrain Deutschland offers a complete service forrail production logistics. A notable reference for this is theIndustrial railway operation for ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH.Together with ArcelorMittal Bremen, Captrain Deutschlandestablished Hansebahn Bremen in 2010. Since then,Hansebahn has organized and implemented rail transport forthe steelworks in Bremen and maintained the existinginfrastructure and vehicles. This allows Captrain Deutschlandto continually improve the railway tracks and vehicle resourceswhile minimizing maintenance costs as part of a long-termco-operation agreement. A work-based billing system formsthe basis for ongoing operational improvements. The legalform of the company — a joint venture — givesArcelorMittal maximum transparency for its importantrailway operations, with regard to security of supply.

Turnover €332 millionPersonnel 1,400Transport volume 54.7 million tonesTraffic performance 11.3 billion tonne-kilometresLocomotives 175Wagons 2,500Railway workshops 7Infrastructure 403km

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❖ traction services: regionally or across borders,Captrain Deutschland traction services takecustomers’ goods from one loading station toanother. Reliability, safety and quality are itsoperating principles. Comprehensiveinformation and delivery services as well asdamaged wagon management complete theoffer. This means clients enjoy and optimal useof resources while keeping costs down. Anotable reference for this is: Traction servicesfor Hupac AG. Captrain Deutschland has beenproviding demanding traction services forHupac between Rotterdam and Ludwigshafensince 2003. Modern interoperable locomotivesand multilingual drivers ensure seamlesstransport across national borders. Thecompany’s services include delivery to andcollection from terminals, as well asprofessional damaged wagon management.Maximum reliability and quality at fair marketconditions, coupled with the permanentexchange of personal and automatedinformation and data form the basis for thislong-term cooperation with one of Europe’smajor intermodal operators.

❖ integrated logistics: local infrastructuremanagement, wagon supply, shuntingoperations, train and support services: as a full-service provider, Captrain Deutschlanddevelops logistics solutions tailored to itscustomers’ individual needs from a singlesource. It therefore combines industriallogistics with regional and long-distanceservices, to create cross-border rail transportsystems – locally, regionally and across Europe.A notable reference for this is: IntegratedLogistics for Salzgitter Mannesmann PrecisionGmbH. Captrain Deutschland has a long-standing customerrelationship with Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision. Since2004, it has been transporting round billets and, since 2010,hollows for the company. In 2014, Captrain Deutschlandtransported 220,000 tonnes of round billets betweenDuisburg and Zeithain and 150,000 tonnes of hollows fromZeithain and Muelheim an der Ruhr to Riesa, Brackwede,

Holzhausen and Vitry le François (France). CaptrainDeutschland has also been operating the industrial railway inZeithain since 2005. Important building blocks for customersatisfaction include a tailor-made wagon solution and anoperating concept that combines high reliability withmaximum flexibility. By optimizing capacity utilization, it canguarantee safe supply to – and offtake from – each location.

Captrain has been using newly developed flat wagons for theoptimum transport of steel hollows and round billets sincethe end of 2015. The aim was to transport both productsusing a uniform wagon type, rather than different types, asbefore. However, as both cargoes pose very differenttransport capacity challenges, such a wagon was not yetavailable on the market. The round billets (continuouscastings) require a high payload, while the transport capacityfor hollows must have a large volume. Due to the highintermittent weight of the continuous castings on a longwagon surface, as required for the hollows, the stability of the

wagon floor, in particular, also had to be ensured.In co-operation with the company ‘on Rail’, Captrain

developed a special flat wagon of sufficient length and withoptimum stanchion height, in conjunction with the loaders.This wagon also has a special floor that ensures equal weightdistribution. A large part of steel shipments are nowuniformly transported using this new wagon type, which hasled to a considerably faster, more flexible transport process.Fewer wagons are required, and there is no need forcomplex shunting activities to sort the wagons according totype.

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DELIVERY SIGNING TAKES PLACE IN PRESENCE OF DUTCH KING

AND QUEEN

Italian maritime service provider Ocean S.r.l. has welcomed itsfirst Damen tug — a Stan Tug 2608 — into its fleet. Thecompany, part of the Ocean-Team Group, will deploy the vesselin harbour towage operations in the ports of Monfalcone andPorto Nogaro in the northern reaches of the Adriatic Sea. Thesigning of the delivery protocol was attended by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, at the PalazzoReale in Milan, as part of a recent State Visit to Italy with aparallel Netherlands Economic Mission. The Ocean Groupoperates more than 40 vessels and barges to provide tug,towage and offshore services in the Adriatic, Mediterranean andCaspian Seas. Harbour towage in Italy, Slovenia and Montenegroforms the core of the group’s operations portfolio.

FLEXIBLE HARBOUR ASSISTANCE

The new tug, called Bat, will strengthen Ocean’s capacity in thecompact confines of the port of Monfalcone. To this end, the26-metre long vessel’s 45-tonne bollard pull has been

supplemented with an aft winch to allow operations over thestern as well as over the bow. Further modifications includeinstallation of FiFi equipment (600m3 capacity), towing pins andadjustments required for Italian Flag compliance.

Damen delivered the Bat on its own keel from Damen SongCam Shipyard in Vietnam. “This is another service that we canoffer our customers,” says Damen Regional Sales ManagerAndrea Trevisan. “I would like to praise the excellent workcarried out by the delivery crew in sailing the tug from ourspecialist tug production yard. This was not an easy task as itwas the beginning of the monsoon season, which saw this 26-metre long tug experiencing 5-metre high waves. Vessel andcrew arrived safely at the delivery destination in Trieste, Italy.”

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

An important aspect of the vessel order was Ocean’sspecification for a fast delivery time. “We required a deliverytime of six months — and we are pleased to say that Damen hasfully met our requirements,” comments Ocean ManagingDirector Michela Cattaruzza Bellinello.

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SPECIAL DELIVERY

Trevisan describes the signing of thedelivery protocol as a very memorableoccasion. “It has taken 50 years forDamen to deliver the first tug to theOcean Team Group based in Trieste,”he says. “This could not have beencelebrated better as we were privilegedto complete this delivery in thepresence of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty QueenMáxima. This was a true honour andvery emotional!”

“We are proud to see a Damen tugsailing under the Ocean flag. We arecertainly looking forward to building along and productive businessrelationship together.”

DAMEN SHIPYARDS GROUP

Damen Shipyards Group operates 33shipbuilding and repair yards, employing9,000 people worldwide. Damen hasdelivered more than 6,000 vessels inmore than 100 countries and deliverssome 180 vessels annually to customersworldwide. Based on its unique,standardized ship-design conceptDamen is able to guarantee consistentquality.

Damen’s focus on standardization,modular construction and keepingvessels in stock leads to short deliverytimes, low ‘total cost of ownership’,

high resale values and reliableperformance. Furthermore,Damen vessels are based onthorough R&D and proventechnology.

Damen offers a wide range ofproducts, including tugs,workboats, naval and patrolvessels, high speed craft, cargovessels, dredgers, vessels for theoffshore industry, ferries, pontoonsand superyachts.

For nearly all vessel typesDamen offers a broad range ofservices, including maintenance,spare parts delivery, training andthe transfer of (shipbuilding) know-how. Damen also offers a varietyof marine components, such asnozzles, rudders, anchors, anchorchains and steel works.

In addition to ship design andshipbuilding, Damen Shiprepair &Conversion (DSC) has aworldwide network of 17 repairand conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80metres. Conversion projects rangefrom adapting vessels to today’srequirements and regulations tothe complete conversion of largeoffshore structures. DSCcompletes around 1,350 repair andmaintenance jobs annually.

Damen Sales Manager Andrea Trevisan and Ocean Managing DirectorMrs Michela Cattaruzza Bellinello sign the delivery protocol of DamenStan Tug 2608 at a ceremony attended by King Willem-Alexander and

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.

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Italian tugoperatorRimorchiatoriRiuniti hascontinued toexpand its fleetwith the deliveriesof two newDamen tugs; anASD 2913 calledDanimarca and anASD 2411 calledColumbia.

The delivery ofthe Danimarcatook place inGenoa on 14 June2017. This newtug will join theASD 2913Germania thatjoined thecompany’s fleet atthe beginning ofthe year. Like her sister vessel, the Danimarca has also beeninstalled with FiFi 1 and an aft winch, in addition to oil recoveryand escort capabilities.

This extra equipment, combined with a bollard pull of 80tonnes, means that Rimorchiatori Riuniti will be able to signthese two ASD 2913 tugs up for offshore tasks as well asharbour assistance duties.

COMPACT PERFORMANCE

Handed over to Rimorchiatori Riuniti at the end of May, theColumbia has joined for harbour towage duties with sister vesselMalta in the port of Genoa. At 24 metres long and 11 metreswide, these tugs are compact enough to allow deployment in

Two new Damen tugs for Rimorchiatori Riuniti

small port situations. Yet, in terms of performance, nocompromises need to be made since the ASD 2411 still yields a70-tonne bollard pull capacity.

“We are very proud that Italy’s largest tug owner has calledon Damen to contribute to their continued fleet expansion,”says Damen Regional Sales Manager Andrea Trevisan. “And, withboth these contracts only finalized a few months previously, weare pleased to say that we have once again completed thesecontracts swiftly.”

CONSISTENT QUALITY

“Our philosophy of standardized construction means that ourclients are afforded consistent quality, irrespective of which of

our yards we buildtheir vessel.”

Four recentRimorchiatoriRiuniti vesselsdemonstrate thispoint. While theGermania andDanimarca wereboth built atDamen ShipyardsGalati in Romania,the Columbia wasbuilt at AlbwardyDamen (the UAE-based jointventure ofAlbwardy MarineEngineering andDamen ShipyardsSharjah) and theMalta at Song ThuShipyard inDanang, Vietnam.

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Dunkerque’s LNGterminal and GrandPort Maritime deDunkerque havesigned an agreementfor the developmentof an LNG supplystation.

The use ofliquefied natural gas(LNG) by shippingand road vehicles hasgrown significantly inrecent months withnew projects (ordersfor ships, LNG supplystations, etc).Dunkerque-Port andDunkerque LNG areconvinced of the rolethat LNG will playboth at sea and onland in reducinggreenhouse gas andparticle emissions.

THE PROJECT: A STATION TO SUPPLY TANK TRUCKS WITH

LNG AT THE TERMINAL

Dunkerque-Port and Dunkerque LNG have signed apartnership agreement for the development of a station tosupply LNG to tank trucks.

Under this agreement Dunkerque-Port will supportDunkerque LNG in its undertaking to build and then operatethe supply station, as part of a larger project to set up anLNG provisioning service by land and sea in the port ofDunkirk, so making LNG available on the market.

ABOUT DUNKERQUE LNGDunkerque LNG SAS, the owner and operator of Dunkirk’sLNG terminal, is owned 65% by EDF, 25% by Fluxys (anindependent group of natural gas transport infrastructures,based in Belgium and present throughout Europe) and 10%by Total. The terminal was commissioned on 1 January 2017and has an annual regasification capacity of 13 billion cubicmetres (corresponding to 20% of the annual consumption ofnatural gas in France and Belgium), which makes it the

second-largest LNG terminal in continental Europe. It is alsothe only one to be connected to two markets: France andBelgium. The terminal’s operator is Gaz-Opale, owned 51%by Dunkerque LNG and 49% by Fluxys.

ABOUT DUNKERQUE-PORT:The ninth port of the Channel and North Sea Range andFrance’s third-largest port, Dunkirk has built a reputation inmany sectors: it is the largest passenger port in Europe(Calais-Dunkirk hub); the largest French port complex, withtraffic of more than 90mt (million tonnes) via Calais-Dunkirk;France’s largest energy hub; the country’s largest LNGterminal; the leading French port for containerized fruit andvegetable imports; the largest French port for ore and coalimports; France’s largest rail port; the region’s largestwaterway port; and the third-ranking French port for graintraffic. Dunkerque-Port is also a sustainable port. It is thetrading port of the new Hauts-de-France Region, the largestagricultural region of France, the leading region for the railindustry, and the leading region for the car industry. Traffic in2016 was 46.7mt.

Agreement reached for LNG supply station at Dunkerque

In Brazil, the Maravilha consortium, which was put together by Bunge and M.Dias Branco, has been awarded the concession for theTerminal de Trigo (Wheat Terminal) in the Port of Rio de Janeiro. The concession is for 25 years, with the possibility for a renewalperiod of a further 25 years upon expiry.

In the tender organized by the National Waterways Transport Agency (Antaq), it put forward a bid of $360 million.The RD J05 terminal involved covers an area of more than 13,000 square metres and was included in the private sector

development initiative known as the ‘Growth Project’. It will require investment of $28.5 million.The total value of the contract is $158 million, with the concessionaire paying an additional $11,900 per month and $0.40 for every

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ABP Humber has joined theAssociation of Bulk TerminalOperators (ABTO) as a fullmember, in what marks asignificant milestone for thenewly formed trade association.

Associated British Ports’terminals in Hull, Grimsby,Goole and Immingham, whichtogether handle more than 65mt(million tonnes) of cargoannually, contributing over £2.2billion to the UK economy, joina growing ABTO membership-base that includes operators inthe Americas, Europe and Asia.

Simon Bird, Director,Humber, ABP Ports, commented:“With developments takingplace across the Humber regiontogether with the emergence ofnew bulk products, such asbiomass, an association capable of representing the interests of the bulk sector is important to the industry.”

ABP Humber’s membership to ABTO follows that of another operator located on the UK’s east coast: Redcar Bulk Terminal, whichoperates a 32m-long quay on the South Bank of the River Tees.

Ian Adams, ABTO Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to welcome both ABP Humber and Redcar Bulk Terminals as fullmembers to the association. The developments being undertaken by these two terminal operators is indicative of a resurgentmaritime and logistics sector across the UK’s east coast. ABP Humber’s Immingham terminal is the UK’s largest port by volume,handling around 55mt of bulk cargoes each year, while the developments to revive West Cumbria’s mining industry could benefit theRedcar Terminal, which has been earmarked to handle coal for onward transportation to Europe.”

Garry O’Malley, General Manager, Redcar Bulk Terminals (RBT), said: “As one of the UK’s major bulk terminal operators, joining theAssociation of Bulk Terminal Operators provides an invaluable opportunity to network with other terminal operators with a mutualinterest in cargo handling, environmental challenges and safety.”

Redcar Bulk Terminal, on the south bank of the River Tees, was part of the UK’s integrated steelworks and an import facility foriron ore and coal cargoes. Following the closure of the steelworks in October 2015, RBT has continued to operate and grow as amajor bulk handling facility capable of handling large Capesize vessels with draughts up to 17m. RBT currently handles imports ofcoal, pet coke, GBFS and aggregates and export cargoes of scrap and metallurgical coke.

“British Steel, which recently acquired a 50% stake in the business, considers the terminal a perfect strategic fit, given its covetedposition in the North East,” said O’Malley. “It offers a superb gateway into the industrial heartland of the UK and to businessesthroughout the North of England.”

The Association of Bulk Terminal Operators, established in 2015, offers bulk terminal operators the opportunity to exchangeinformation andexpertise betweenmembers on a wholerange of topics,including biomass andsecurity.

These and otherimportant industryissues that will becovered in depth atBulk Terminals 2017:Achieving Efficiency andCompliance, theInaugural Conferenceof the Association ofBulk Terminals, whichwill take place inLondon between 31October and 1November 2017.

ABP Humber and RBT join growing ABTO membership

ABP’s Immingham Terminal.

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On 15 June, the Toledo-Lucas County PortAuthority announced thatCliffs Natural ResourcesInc. will locate its first hotbriquetted iron (HBI)production plant at IronvilleTerminal in East Toledo.This project has thepotential to create up to130 permanent jobs, morethan 1,200 constructionjobs and represents a $700million investment in theToledo Region. This projectwas made possible due topartnerships between thePort Authority, JobsOhio,Midwest Terminals ofToledo, City of Toledo, LucasCounty, Regional GrowthPartnership, and the OhioRail Development Commission.

“We are excited to add to the already substantial economic impact the Port of Toledo has on this region,” said Paul Toth, Presidentand Chief Executive Officer of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. “We acquired Ironville with the intention of locating a large-scale industrial user on the site who required marine and rail capabilities, and we truly feel this project is the perfect match for theremaining portion of the site.”

Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., said, “Today’s announcementmarks a very important strategic milestone for Cliffs as we begin to implement our plans to be the sole producer of high-quality HBIfor the EAF steel market in the Great Lakes region. We look forward to the strong margin and earnings potential this new productwill generate for Cliffs shareholders.” Goncalves added: “We thank Governor John Kasich, JobsOhio and a number of local partners inthe Toledo community for their efforts to help advance this project, including an offer of approximately $30 million in grants and otherfinancial incentives. We will continue to work closely with the State of Ohio through the environmental permitting process, and areexcited to bring a significant number of high-paying jobs to Ohio.”

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. will lease approximately 100 acres on the east side of the site from the terminal operator, MidwestTerminals of Toledo. Existing infrastructure and material handling capabilities on the site met the company’s requirements for its siteselection process. Construction on this project is expected to begin in early 2018, with the production of commercial tonnage of HBIbeginning in mid-2020. Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. will receive more than two million tonnes of product, delivered by vessel, for theproduction of HBI, and has the potential to add 100 new vessel calls per year at the Port of Toledo. The finished product will shipfrom the facility via truck and rail.

“As with any company interested in locating or expanding here, our people came to the table nimble and ready to work with Cliffs.We are committed to continuing to work with this company to move the project forward,” said Mayor Hicks-Hudson.

“The Lucas County Commissioners are excited to be a part of this opportunity for redevelopment of the Ironville site. Thisinvestment is a game changing opportunity for Lucas County and our workforce. Transportation is our most competitive advantageand this project proves it. The partnerships we have fostered over many years with the Port Authority and other public and privateentities is the gold standard in Ohio and we look forward to working with Cliffs to ensure our workforce is ready for these excitingnew jobs,” said the Lucas County Commissioners.

ABOUT IRONVILLE TERMINAL

Ironville Terminal, formerly known as the Chevron property, was purchased by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority in 2008. ThePort Authority formed a public-private partnership with Midwest Terminals of Toledo through a long-term lease for the property. Theacquisition of Ironville Terminal made the Port of Toledo the largest land mass seaport on the Great Lakes. Approximately $18 millionhas been invested in the site to date. The Port of Toledo supports 7,000 jobs and has an annual economic impact of over $1 billion onthe local economy.

ABOUT CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC.Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. is a leading mining and natural resources company. Founded in 1847, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. isrecognized as the largest and oldest independent iron ore mining company in the United States. The company is a major supplier ofiron ore pellets to the North American steel industry from its mines and pellet plants located in Michigan and Minnesota. Cliffs alsooperates an iron ore mining complex in Western Australia. Driven by the core values of safety, social, environmental and capitalstewardship, Cliffs’ employees endeavour to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency.

Cliffs Natural Resources to locate HBI production plant at Ironville Terminal

Ironville Terminal in East Toledo.

Dry bulk traffic down orflat on US West Coast

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The Northwest Seaport Alliance is the port authority based inPuget Sound, in Washington State, comprising the ports ofSeattle and Tacoma. It is the tenth-largest cargo port in the US.

According to John Christensen, the ports’ Sr. BusinessDevelopment Manager for the port’s Non-Container book ofbusiness, the Alliance handles both breakbulk and bulkcommodities.

“In 2016, 181,372 metric tonnes of breakbulk cargo movedacross our docks, a 23% decrease from the previous year. Logvolumes totalled 176,928 metric tonnes, or 24,921,280 boardfeet for the year, a decrease of 25% from 2015,” reportsChristensen.

Some of the factors influencing volumes in 2016 includedreduced demand from China due to a decline in the number ofconstruction projects taking place in that country, a strong USdollar and the changing geo-political landscape.

“Containership overcapacity and low container freight rates

also fuelled competition for what have been traditionallybreakbulk and bulk cargo. For example, we have seen aconsiderable increase over the last couple years in the volume oflogs being shipped via container,” he says.

For the first four months of 2017, breakbulk volumeamounted to 55,119 metric tonnes — a 9.8% decrease fromlast year. Log exports are up 165% to 94,547 metric tonnes.

“For 2017, log volumes to China are rebounding due to anuptick in construction projects in that country. Headwindspersist, however, as slow growth in international trade, and thechanging political climate — with the possibility of increasedtariff and duties for logs — may impact overall volume,” saysChristensen.

In respect of star commodities, he again picks out log volumeto China, which has been consistent as construction projectscontinue in that country. The breakbulk side continues toremain soft in 2017, although he states that the Alliance is seeing

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The Northwest Seaport Alliance comprisesthe ports of Seattle and Tacoma.

increased activity and is hopeful for increased demand.“We are always interested in discussing new projects;

however, we want to ensure we meet and exceed the needs ofour existing clients first,” he says.

Quizzed about capacity for dry bulk and breakbulk volumes,Christensen points out that this depends upon the clientopportunity.

“We work to stay aligned to their needs and investaccordingly,” he says.

In respect of vessel size, the average bulk carrier for logstends to be around 35,000dwt.

“Ships are definitely getting larger. In 2016, for example, wereceived a call from Pacific Basin Shipping’s Olive Bay, reputed tobe the world’s largest single-deck bulk/log carrier. It called atour South Harbor (Tacoma) log terminal.”

Landside movement of logs is mostly undertaken by the roadhaulage industry, while some added value of logs does take placein the South Harbor, where they are debarked prior to beingdispatched to Asia.

Further south, the Port of Bellingham, which is located in themid point between Seattle and Vancouver, in Washington State,has not handled bulk cargoes in the recent past, reports ChrisClark, the Marine Terminals Business Development Manager.However, he says that it is now gearing up to receive bulkcommodities in the very near future.

“Recent improvements include the ability to handleHandysize up to Supramax tonnage on available draughts of 34(10m) to 38 ft (12m) of salt water,” he says.

The port has the capacity to store up to 16,000 metrictonnes of cargo in two enclosed warehouses adjacent to the

The Northwest SeaportAlliance handling logs.

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dock. Equipment includes a 80 metric tonnecrane and availability of hoppers andconveyors on request, adds Clark.

“Port facilities are adjacent to a majortrucking route, very close to Interstate 5 and20 miles (32km) from the Canadian border,”he says.

In addition, the port owns a variety ofwarehouse facilities adjacent to the ShippingTerminal which are available for both shortand long term lease.

As for the Port of San Francisco, ithandled 1,378,848 metric tonnes of dry bulkin 2016, compared to 1,496,072 the previousyear.

“2015 was a five-year high so 2016coming back down slightly was not asurprise,” says the port’s maritime marketingmanager Brendan O'Meara, who adds that,“The large amount of construction going onin San Francisco has been a key factor indriving volume growth over the last coupleyears.”

As for 2017, dry bulk traffic has beenconsistent with the previous few years asconstruction and large projects in SanFrancisco continue to be a strong influencer.

In terms of commodities, aggregates aredoing well because of the continued growthand construction in both downtown SanFrancisco and the surrounding areas.

Asked whether the port is activelyseeking any new dry bulk commodities, MrO'Meara says it is. “We have a deep waterberth at our Pier 96 facility which would beideal for a dry bulk commodity,” he says.

Quizzed as to the size of vessel deployedon dry bulk trades, he says these are usuallyaround the 70,000dwt mark, in other wordsPanamax bulk carriers.

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commodities almost all go by road,” he comments.Finally, in respect of adding value to shipments prior to either

despatch by sea or moving to the final customer by road, MrO'Meara points out that, in very close proximity to Pier 94,there is actually a concrete plant where aggregates are imported.

In southern California, the Port of Long Beach has several drybulk handling facilities, with the Metro Ports terminal being themain one, handling mostly exported petroleum coke, coal,potash, borax, sodium sulphate, soda ash, concentrates andprilled sulphur. In addition, there are two established importcement terminals, operated by Mitsubishi Cement and CemexUSA respectively, while bulk gypsum is handled by G-P Gypsumat a 3.6ha gypsum facility on Pier D and by the National GypsumCompany at its 7.6ha Pier B facility. Mortons Salt has a bulk saltterminal on Pier F, while SA Recycling has a recyclable metal andsteel products terminal. Finally, Koch Carbon specializes inprilled sulphur and pet coke at its facility on Pier F.

In 2015 and 2016, it was Metro Ports that handled most drybulk, with volumes reaching 6.4mt (million tonnes) in 2015 and6.3mt last year. It has a 9.3ha terminal on Pier G.

According to business development manager Brett Mascaro,overall dry bulk volumes were flat last year.

The port reports that the first quarter of 2017 was up 31%in terms of dry bulk. In Long Beach, a lot of the traffic isessentially captive to the port, since it is used by local refineries,making products like petcoke and sulphur. The port reports thatin the first quarter 1.971mt had been handled.

Comparing dry bulk traffic trends over the last two years,Mascaro says there is some small percentage growth in bothpetcoke and sulphur. Gypsum, in contrast, is down, as is coal, butnot dramatically so.

“In terms of new commodities, the Port of Long Beach isalways open for new business and we are always interested inpursuing new opportunities. We are always talking to ourcustomers, looking to match their facilities with opportunities in

the market,” he says.The port reviews capacity needs on an ongoing basis, and has

recently been through a Port Master Planning Process. This is athree phase effort, of which the first phase — a cargo growthforecast — is now complete. This initiative, done in conjunctionwith the Port of Los Angeles, assessed cargo growth over thenext two decades. The next step is to align those projections,with land use resources. Opportunities to make better use ofexisting land are therefore under review, which will eventuallyresult in an updated port masterplan.

“Our operators are also looking towards the future. Oneexample of that is Mitsubishi Cement, which has just undergonean extensive environmental review process for their terminal.That has cleared the way for new storage facilities to be builtthere. They also intend to add some new environmentalenhancements to reduce emissions,” he says.

In terms of vessel size, Long Beach sees vessels mostly in the60,000dwt to 75,000dwt range, with Mascaro commenting thatthere has not been too much variation in this in recent times.Dry bulk tends to be moved by chartered vessels, and these arechartered depending on rates and commodity prices inherent atany one time.

Landside, both road and rail are used to move dry bulkconsignments, with on-dock rail links to the main terminals.There are rail car dumps in terminals for those wishing toexport, with shiploaders putting product directly into vessels, too.

Local business tends to favour movement by consignments ofroad, with all pet coke moved by trucks.

As for value added services, this is not a major feature atLong Beach. However, the Metro Ports terminal does haveblending facilities available for petroleum coke.

“In general, we pride ourselves on being a full service portand we embrace cargo diversity and we are always looking fornew business opportunities in the dry bulk market wheneverthese present themselves,” says Mascaro. DCi

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FLSmidth has signed a contract for a state-of-the-art cement plant valued at more than €100 million. The contract includesengineering, equipment supply, construction supervision, commissioning, and training.

Located in the North Africa region, the plant will mainly supply cement to its local market. Once completed, the cement plant willhave a capacity of 12,000 tonnes per day.

“We are extremely proud to have been chosen as the preferred supplier of this cement plant. It marks the culmination of a closecollaboration between the customer and FLSmidth, enabling us to deliver a state-of-the-art cement plant based on our experience andcompetencies from the cement industry, our global presence, and the know-how of our 12,000 employees in delivering productivityenhancing solutions. North Africa is a very important market to FLSmidth and we have previously supplied several cement plantsacross the region,” said Per Mejnert Kristensen, Group Executive Vice President, Cement Division.

The contract is worth more than €100 million and is among several other conditions subject to receipt of the down payment byFLSmidth.

FLSmidth signs large cement plant contract in North Africa

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, and ESL Shipping Oy, part ofAspo Plc, have agreed to jointly develop and test anautonomous discharging feature on MacGregor bulk handlingcranes. It is designed to offer safety and efficiency advances.The cranes will be fitted on board ESL Shipping’s two newliquefied natural gas-powered Handysize bulk carriers.

“Autonomous crane operation improves efficiency andsafety,” says Leif Byström, Senior Vice President, CargoHandling at MacGregor. “Discharging operations can bemonitored and controlled from the bridge and thereforeeliminate the need for personnel in hazardous operationalareas.”

“Our new environmental friendly LNG-fuelled ships willbe operated in very demanding trade with high number ofvoyages, port calls and crane operation hours annually.Autonomous operation will further increase ourcompetitiveness and offer our clients unforeseen efficiencyand safety,” says Mikki Koskinen, Managing Director at ESLShipping Oy.

“We are very excited about collaborating with ESL on thisdevelopment project,” continues Byström. “By combining the

expertise of a forward-thinking shipowner and operator withour expertise in intelligent cargo handling, we can reduceunnecessary waste in the value chain and therefore developsafer and more efficient solutions for unloading bulk cargoes.”

The vessels are planned to enter service during thesecond quarter of 2018, when automation testing willcommence.

MacGregor shapes the offshore and marine industries byoffering world-leading engineering solutions and services witha strong portfolio of MacGregor, Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnesand Triplex brands. Shipbuilders, owners and operators areable to optimize the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability andenvironmental sustainability of their operations by working inclose cooperation with MacGregor.

MacGregor solutions and services for handling marinecargoes, vessel operations, offshore loads, crude/LNG transferand offshore mooring are all designed to perform with thesea.

MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec’s sales in 2016totalled approximately €3.5 billion and it employs over11,000 people.

MacGregor & ESL Shipping develop and test autonomous discharging feature on bulk cranes

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Bulk handling equipment specialist Bedeschi hassupplied a 500tph (tonnes per hour) shiploader to theAdvanSix Plant in Hopewell, Virginia, USA. Thisshiploader, which will be used to load/unloadammonium sulphate at the AdvanSix (formerlyHoneywell) plant, will replace the 40-year-old unitpreviously in use.

With a capacity of 500tph, and with a unique design— the only one in the world — with a doubletelescopic boom, the new machine allows the client toload bigger ships than ever before, up to 32,000dwt and28m wide completely covering the ship, and enablingmaximum efficiency in terms of volume and time.

All of the conveyor belts are completely enclosed, toprevent material spillage. The telescopic chute, installedon the top of the boom, prevents dust emissions duringloading activities.

Due to the corrosive nature of the material to behandled, all the parts exposed to said material are madeof stainless steel. One of the main parts, the boomshuttle, has been made using special DUPLEX stainlesssteel.

The entrance walkways are in aluminium, either toenable resistance to corrosion or for weight reduction.

One of the main restrictions of the project was thereduced loading capacity of the quay and the reducedrail clearance that required detailed and in-depthstructural analysis and stability calculations.

The design of the machine allows safe control of theair-conditioned cabin which is equipped with aprofessional seat, granting the highest visibility to theoperator of the loading point.

Bedeschi supplies shiploader to AdvanSix plant in Virginia, USA

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With the new TKHD series, TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP hasdeveloped extremely robust and stable cable carriers which areparticularly suitable for the crane industry and other demandingapplications with long travel lengths — for example in the bulkgoods area. The sturdy design of the TKHD cable carriers makesthem ideal even for use in dirty and rough environmentalconditions with a long service life.

“Cable carriers for cranes are one of the main focus areas ofTSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP,” Peter Sebastian Pütz, Head of CraneBusiness at TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP, explains. “The TKHDseries now adds a real powerhouse to our range in this area — afirst on the market.” With the encapsulated stroke system, adirt-resistant outer contour and a reinforced bolt holeconnection, the cable carrier meets the highest requirementswith regard to robustness. The solid sidebands are highly sturdythanks to a special double-fork and tab design. Quiet running isensured by an integrated brake and integrated noise damping,whereby the latter works continuously in the chain radius as wellas in the straight length. The pitch of 90mm and the polygon-optimized outer contour support the quiet running of the cablecarrier: “Plastic cable carriers of this size with a smaller pitchwere previously not available in the industry, so we are filling agap in the market,” Pütz says.

With an inner height of 87mm, the width of the TKHD seriescan be precisely adapted to the available space: aluminium stays in1mm increments make it possible. The vertical inner distributioncan also be changed flexibly thanks to fixable dividers. Users alsobenefit fromfastinstallation:The cablecarriers canbe quicklyopenedinwards andoutwards forinstallation ofcables andhoses. TheTKHD seriesis designed soit can beused gliding,rolling andalsounsupported.If the cablecarriers areused gliding,replaceableglide shoesensure anextendedservice life ofthe system.

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Noatum TerminalCastellon, part of theleading Spanish portoperator NoatumMaritime, has addedanother KonecranesGottwald mobile harbourcrane to its fleet. TheModel 6 machine was putinto operation in May inCastellon, where it handlesmainly bulk but also anumber of other cargotypes.

The new 125t diesel-electric machine willcontribute to the furthergrowth of the terminal,situated some 80km northof Valencia.

Joaquin Ramon Lestau,CEO, Noatum TerminalCastellon, said: “With thisModel 6 crane, we aim toextend and optimize ourbulk activities. As we alsooffer all kinds of cargohandling services in ourterminal in Castellon, themachine will allow us toload and unload all kinds ofcommodities includingproject cargo andcontainers. Given thisvariety of tasks, it waslogical to opt for theparticularly versatile mobileharbour crane technologyfrom Konecranes.Moreover, since Noatumalready operates sevenKonecranes Gottwaldmobile harbour cranes ofdifferent sizes and generations in other port terminals, thisnew investment proves, beyond any doubt, how we value thereliability of the machines from Konecranes."

Giuseppe Di Lisa, Sales & Marketing Director, MobileHarbor Cranes, Konecranes, commented: “For more than 15years, Noatum has regularly ordered Konecranes Gottwaldmobile harbour cranes. We are proud that a long-termcustomer and leader in its market continues to rely on ourtechnology. The fact that the machine will handle a widerange of cargo types, confirms once again one of the keybenefits of our mobile harbour cranes, which is their highdegree of versatility.” The Model 6 crane is a Konecranes

Gottwald mobile harbour crane belonging to the large cranefamily. The G HMK 6507 B four-rope variant for Noatumoffers a maximum lifting capacity of 125t, a 50t grab curveand a maximum outreach of 51m.

Konecranes is a major global group of LiftingBusinesses™, serving a broad range of customers, includingmanufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports andterminals. Konecranes provides productivity enhancing liftingsolutions as well as services for lifting equipment of all makes.In 2016, group (comparable combined company) sales totalled€3,278 million. The group has 17,000 employees at 600locations in 50 countries.

Spanish port operator Noatum adds another KonecranesGottwald mobile harbour crane to its fleet

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General Kinematics is proud to announcethe latest addition to its Feeder andScreen lines, the High Frequency Screenor Feeder. This innovative designshowcases GK’s new patent-pending,structural springs that provide both springrate and direction, taking on the roles ofrocker legs and springs. The smaller sizeof the high-frequency motor provides fora more cost-effective solution incomparison to a brute force machine, yetstill capable of operating at near naturalfrequency. One more factor adding tothe cost reduction of the High FrequencyScreen or Feeder is the minimum need for isolation due to thelow strokes and simple design. Not to mention among a varietyof materials, the trough is available in food grade stainless steel.

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High frequency vibration has many benefits and is oftentimes abetter fit for certain applications. For instance, fine screening isbetter accomplished at a high frequency vibration because of itstendency to fluidize material, which is also an asset whenspreading a pile. The combined effort of the motor andstructural springs allow for high spring rate in a smaller spacewhich may be a good solution for those with minimal availablearea. The High Frequency Feeder or Screen can even sit directlyon the floor with no foundation requirements. Due to the lowstroke startup and shutdown transfer point, very little clearance

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FLSMIDTH COLLABORATION WITH GOLDCORP TO ELIMINATE

CONVENTIONAL SLURRY TAILINGS DAMS

FLSmidth will be working with Goldcorp to developEcoTails™, a new system to dramatically improve tailings andwaste rock disposal while economically processing mine wasteand increasing water recovery and reuse by as much as 90–95%.

Together with the world’s third-largest gold miner,Goldcorp, FLSmidth is co-developing a system for co-minglingdewatered tailings with waste rock in a continuous process.Designed specifically for large scale mining applications, thesystem is expected to be environmentally safer for managingtailings and waste rock storage and has the potential toeliminate conventional slurry tailings dams completely.Combined with FLSmidth's co-developed filter pressdewatering technology, co-mingling is the missing piece of thepuzzle to keep costs low for dry stacked tailings. “As water resources become increasingly scarce and mining dams growglobally, so do the risks,” says Todd Wisdom, Director of Tailings Systems, FLSmidth. “We believe that the target for the industry

is to completely eliminate tailings dams,and to recirculate maximum water backto the process. Highly dewatered tailingsis the sustainable route for tailingsdisposal, and our work with Goldcorp willhelp EcoTails™ develop into both atechnologically viable and economicallyfeasible solution for large-scale mining.”

The solution is being studied for fullscale testing at Peñasquito, Goldcorp'slargest mine, with an average dailythroughput of 130,000 tonnes/day. Co-mingled waste disposal has previously onlybeen used at small scale mines usingdozers, trucks, high cost liquid-solidseparation processes, and significantmanpower, making the solution too costlyfor large-tonnage operations.

By using materials conveyance as theenergy source for the mixing, Goldcorpand FLSmidth are testing a low energy, lowcost co-mingling solution, with the wasteblended in transit using specially designedmaterial handling technologies. Thismethod will make the solutioneconomically competitive with traditionaltailings disposal methods for large mines.

The method of co-mingling tailings withmine waste in a continuous processproduces a new type of waste calledGeoWaste™. The filtered tailings cost isminimized by using fast filteringtechnology and waste rock to provideadditional strength to the blendedmaterial.

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Indonesia is a major coal producer. However, since many of thedeposits are located inland, coal needs to be transported bybarges using the nearest waterway. As a result, most coalcargoes are moved by barge to where they are needed, thesebeing large export terminals, offshore transshipment vessels ordirectly to domestic users. Barges typically range from 5,000 toabout 15,000dwt, with all the coal carried on deck. For coaldelivered to domestic users in such barges, some unloadingequipment is needed and a variety of such equipment can befound throughout Indonesia.

Smaller users often resort to using multiple hydraulicexcavators to unload coal into trucks parked alongside the wharfwhere the barge is tied up. However, this requires significantmanpower to drive the excavators. It is also not an efficient wayto operate, and a lot of coal is spilled on the wharf. P.T. SemenTonasa, located just north of Makassar in Sulawesi, was one ofthese operations. This user operates a large cement plant aswell as power stations to run the plant, and needs a steadystream of barges in the 10,000dwt class to provide thenecessary fuel. With a new power generating plant coming onstream, Semen Tonasa predicted the need to increase itsunloading capability by switching to more efficient and practicalequipment.

Semen Tonasa chose Sumitomo’s continuous barge unloaderfor this task and the 1,200tph (tonnes per hour) unit was

successfully put into service in June 2013. The unit was installedon a dedicated jetty, allowing barges to berth on both sides. Theunloader is of the bucket-elevator type and the design is derivedfrom Sumitomo’s highly efficient ship-unloader design, butadapted to the particular way coal is carried on the barges. Thedesign had to:❖ provide a simple bucket elevator design, as there is no hatch

overhang to reach under;❖ ensure efficient digging into the conical piles of coal on the

barge; and❖ enable the bucket chain to operate in catenary mode to

facilitate bottom clean-up. The resulting design is shown inthe photograph above. The bucket elevator digging head is ofa triangular shape which can be tilted to have better contactwith the conical piles.

The bucket elevator chain can also be operated in Sumitomo’ssignature catenary mode, proving effective bottom clean up tominimize bulldozer work and reduce overall unloading time.

Since installation, the continuous barge unloader has provento be reliable and efficient, providing a stable stream of coal,reducing barge turnaround time and mostly eliminating bargeswaiting to be unloaded. This type of continuous barge unloadercan bring great rewards to operators in the region who need tounload similar barges quickly, efficiently and cleanly.

Efficient barge unloading with Sumitomo’s continuous unloading technology

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Rail loading of dry bulk cargoes is made easywith the use of grabs from the Germancompany Kinshofer GmbH. The company,headquartered in Waakirdien/Marienstein inGermany, is represented throughout theworld with a range of subsidiaries and salesoffices.

Kinshofer GmbH is one of the leadingmanufacturers of attachments for loadercranes and hydraulic excavators as well as forrotators, Tiltrotators and rotary actuators.Originally named Kinshofer MaschinenbauMiesbach, the company originally producedonly bridge bearings, handrails andaccessories for brick factories, such as tunnelkiln trucks or lifting and lowering devices fortile presses. Two years after the company'sfounding the development of the first brickstack grapple began. Just one year later; theconstruction of a pallet fork and a clamshellbucket followed.

The company changed its name toKinshofer Greiftechnik GmbH in 1980, andthe first sales activities in the United Statesand the UK took place.

In 1984, the first foreign sales subsidiaryof the company was founded in Stockport, Cheshire, England:Kinshofer UK Ltd. The company is now represented around theworld, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, theNetherlands, China, Finland, New Zealand and the USA.

One major breakthrough that has boosted Kinshofer’sreputation further is the development, in 2003, of its HPXdrive.This hydraulic drive unit, characterized by its constant closing

force, is optimally force, is optimally suited fordaily operations in general construction, civilengineering and landscaping. Thanks to itsconstant closing force, the HPXdrive is idealfor difficult tasks.

In contrast to conventional hydraulicgrabs, with the HPXdrive the torque isgenerated by two hollow shafts, which runopposed and have a helix thread, hydraulicallydriven by a single piston.

The force is delivered to two shafts, onwhich the shells are mounted. Theseadvantages of the HPXdrive technologyprovide an extended service life and higherefficiency.

The compact design of the HPXdrivewithout open greasing points allows foroperations in water protection areas, as nolubricant can be washed out.

As well as providing grabs that can be usedto load railcars — and barges — KinshoferGmbH’s wide product range includesattachments that can be used for railtrackconstruction, railtrack maintenance and scraprails. There is hardly another invention thathas changed the transport system as much as

the railway. Railroads continue to play a large role in thetransport of people and products around the world. It istherefore vital that railways are kept operational and safe.Whether it is for construction, maintenance, or demolition ofrailtracks, Kinshofer’s range of attachments can meet everydemand, from sleeper layers and ballast tampers, to large mobilerail cutters.

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With an overall length of 38,000km, the vast river network inEurope — and not least in France, Germany, the Netherlands andBelgium — represents more than ever a very attractive way oftransporting bulk goods and grains.

Reliable, economical, ecological and safe, the advantages offluvial transport compared to road are numerous:❖ lower cost per weight of unit transported;❖ lower carbon footprint: one 2,000dwt barge (a typical river

vessel) does the work of 65 30-tonne trucks on congestedroads;

❖ reduced noise level in urban areas, where the demand forgoods is vast;

❖ reduced risk of contamination and damage to the bulk goods;❖ no dust emissions during unloading;❖ reduced labour cost as only one operator is needed for

unloading; and❖ reduced number of handling operations, thus ensuring greater

security in thetotal bulk goodstransport chain.

With roadcongestion becomingmore prevalent allover Western Europe— in addition to fuelcosts, CO2

emissions, the risk ofaccidents, etc. — it isno surprise that evermore wheat andcorn is beingtransported bybarge.

Even thoughpublic financialincentives are stilltoo low to guarantee

this trend, the above concerns have already created great newopportunities.

VIGAN PNEUMATIC BARGE UNLOADER

In order to further promote fluvial transport and facilitate theunloading of the typical barge sizes, which range from 500 to4,000dwt, almost 30 years ago VIGAN developed its pneumaticbarge unloader concept. It has been fine-tuning the unloader’sdesign ever since. VIGAN’s pneumatic barge unloader is apowerful unloading system and is fully compatible with the scopeabove. It is generally mounted on a fixed gantry (mobile systemsare also possible). Capacities can range from 100tph (tonnes perhour) to 600tph handling grain.

The heart of the system is the multistage VIGAN®-designedturbine. The turbine is directly driven by a high revolutionelectrical motor with frequency inverter steering. Thanks to thisconfiguration, energy consumption is kept low — recent systems

VIGAN’s answer to a fluvial Europe200tph/132kw VIGAN pneumatic barge unloader,installed at Grands Moulins de Corbeil in France.

VIGAN NIV 150tph/110kw ship unloader, with28.5m boom, installed at Goodmills Hamburg.

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have energy consumption records as low as 0.6kWh/tonne grain. The powerful vacuum created by the turbine sucks in the

cargo at impressive tonnages per hour. In order to unload shipsin the most versatile way, the tower consists of a horizontal anda vertical telescopic tube system. At the near end of the verticaltelescopic tube is the suction nozzle.

It is an ingeniously designed coaxial tube system, allowing airto come in from the outer ring above the cargo, making a turn inthe cargo to the inner tube, thereby transporting the cargothrough airlift into the vertical and subsequently horizontaltelescopic tube. The elbow between the vertical and horizontaltube is of the highest wearing resistance (records show thehandling of more than eight million tonnes of grain with just oneelbow).

Both the vertical and horizontal tubes are steered byelectrical hoists. The boom carrying the suction tube system ismounted on a receiving bin with a powerful self-regeneratingfilter: no dust emissions are possible. To maximize reach whenunloading the hatches on the barge, the receiving bin is mountedon a slewing ring. The boom can be elevated by an ultra-safehydraulic jack: there is no risk of ‘breaking’. By gravity, the grain isfinally transported through the air-lock system into a conveyorsystem, ready to be stored or processed directly by thecustomer.

For this range of unloaders, VIGAN is focusing its continuousinvestment in R&D on reducing power consumption. Thepneumatic ship-unloaders are already known as the most efficientfor unloading barges (i.e. the quickest way to empty a vessel), andVIGAN unloaders are combining this positive element with apower consumption not higher than 0.6 KWh per tonne. In thiscase, there is no need for high capacity unloaders when bargesare only 250 to 3,000dwt. Industrials are focusing more onreliability and total cost of ownership than high capacity.

PARTNERS OF CHOICE IN FRANCE AND GERMANY

With France owning the longest network of inland waterways inEurope (8,500km), the French milling group Soufflet wellunderstands the economical and ecological impact of fluvialtransport, and it uses it as an integral part of its daily logisticchallenges.

VIGAN has already supplied several machines to the Souffletgroup: Malteries d’Alsace in Strasbourg, Grands Moulins dePantin, Ceres in Brussels, Socomac in Rouen and so on.

In 2016, VIGAN also installed a pneumatic barge unloaderwith a capacity of 200tph at Grands Moulins de Corbeil in France(South of Paris), to discharge wheat from barges.

The unloader is built on a fixed structure and is equippedwith a 15m boom.

It is equipped with a three stages centrifugal turbo blowerwith direct drive, controlled by a frequency inverter, with a mainelectrical motor of 132kW/400V.

Germany is not far from France, with a total of 7,339km ofinland waterways. In particular, the Port of Hamburg plays todayan important role in the development of foreign trade inGermany, but also in Northern, Western and Central Europethanks to the management of an important part of the freight toor from Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany andDenmark.

For instance, each year, around 185,000 tonnes of cereals areground in Goodmills Deutschland’s Hamburg factory (formerlyKampffmeyer – Aurora Milling Group). For the discharge ofgrain, VIGAN has installed an NIV-type stationary pneumatic shipunloader that discharges grain by gravity onto a wharf conveyorat a rate of 150tph.

It goes without saying that a revival of fluvial transport in theEU has created excellent new opportunities where VIGAN hasmade the necessary efforts to acquire a major share.

VIGAN NIV 150tph/110kw ship unloader, with28.5m boom, installed at Goodmills Hamburg.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS DEMAND

LIGHT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY GRABS

Barges and trains play animportant role in moving bulkgoods from seaports to thehinterland, and vice versa.

KRÖGER is known forproducing grabs which have beenin operation in almost all Germanports and harbours for a longtime, both on the coast, e.g. inHamburg, Brunsbüttel and Bremen,or in inland barge terminals suchas Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne,Andernach and Ludwigshafen.Furthermore the company’s grabscan be found in railway terminalsas well as in bulk handling facilitiesof the industry.

Due to the size of the handlingequipment in barge and railwayterminals, the grabs needed arenormally smaller than the onesused in seaport operations. In order to still achieve economicaloperations in these conditions, KRÖGER engineers optimizedthe grabs in terms of weight and size, according to the individualcustomer requirements. Besides the well-known rope or motorgrabs, more and more often hydraulic grabs attached to thematerial handling machines can be found. High numbers of cyclesper hour — and the additional impact due to the fix connectionto the basic machine — require an especially sophisticated designof these hydraulic grabs if a long life time is also to be achieved.

The legal requirements on the terminal companies in terms ofbulk handling are becoming increasingly important with regardsto emissions. The fact that many of the barge and railwayterminals are situated in the vicinity of residential areas makes itall the more imperative to avoid environmental impacts such asdust formation and ground water pollution.

KRÖGER provides an overview of the necessaryrequirements on future-orientated, ecologically responsibleloading grabs. There are mainly three areas in a grab that needto work in an eco-friendly manner: the specifically raised grabjaws, the grab edges and the hinge bearings.

KRÖGER grab’s jaws are raised above the angle of repose so

that the often there is no opportunity for strong winds to affectthe conical piles and, consequently, the light, dust-forming bulkgoods. This is an ideal solution to the problem of material beingblown away.

When handling free flowing material, greater efforts in termsof structure and design are needed to ensure tight operation,even under extreme loads and continuous and long-term usage.It is possible to achieve tight closing of grab jaws with 90% ofmaterials, by using a double Pantanax round-bar steel, both onthe bottom as well as on the side blades of the scoops.

In cases where tight closing of grab jaws by bedding in thePantanax round-bar steels is not sufficient (e.g. aluminium oxide)tight closing is achieved through a rubber seal. Here, an openprofile from the opposite grab jaws presses into a replaceablerubber lip (foamed rubber with hardness number of 20 Shore)during the closing operation. The rubber fits up to one-hundredth of a millimetre into the open profile and, in this way,prevents any loss of the special bulk load due to trickling. Therubber lip itself is protected against damage by means of aPantanax round-bar steel mounted all around.

Also becoming increasingly important is the need to protectthe environment from oils, greases and lubricants, which couldsqueeze out of the hinge bearings and fall of to the ground orinto water. This is totally avoided by the use of KRÖGER ZERO-maintenance bearing technology, which dispenses with the needfor time-consuming and annoying lubrication procedures.Undesirable follow-up costs are also eliminated.

In this way, KRÖGER shows that grabs can meet both,economic and ecological requirements in bulk handling in bargeand railway terminals.

KRÖGER Greifertechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturerof grabs based in Sonsbeck/Niederrhein in Germany. Its coreproducts include rope, motor-hydraulics and hydraulic grabs. Thetarget markets are, in particular, customers in the sectors of sandand gravel extraction, ports and general bulk handling as well aswaste incinerator plants. End-users and distributors at home andabroad are among its customers.

KRÖGER grabs for bulk handling in railway and barge terminals

The KRÖGER KZH hydraulicgrab in barge operation.

KRÖGER KZHGenclosed grab for

dust-free handlingof bulk goods.

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KEY TO EFFICIENT ENERGY PRODUCTION IN

MARTINIQUE

For energy-producer Albioma to buildMartinique’s first 100% biomass power plant, thecompany needed bulk storage and ways to getproduct into and out of the structure, writesRebecca Long Pyper for Dome Technology.

So Albioma contracted Dome Technology tobuild a single DomeSilo™ standing 33 metres talland 35 metres in diameter at the port of Fort-de-France with the ability to store as much as19,900 metric tonnes of wood pellets.

Historically, diesel has been utilized as anenergy source for the island, and in contrastAlbioma will rely on environmentally friendlysugar-cane bagasse as the primary energy sourcefor its power plant. But since available bagassewill not meet energy demands, the wood pelletswill act as supplemental fuel for the Albiomaplant.

The pellets are delivered to the island viaship, where a barge unloader conveys theproduct into the top of the dome. The pelletscan then be stored as long as needed.

Dome Technology often facilitates theselection and installation of loading andunloading equipment, resulting in less work forthe customer and a seamless storage andhandling facility. The Albioma dome includes abarge unloader and truck load-out systems forgetting product into and out of the structure.

One advantage of working with DomeTechnology for this project was the ability tomaximize space. Based on constructionmethods, materials and geometry, the domestores more product on a smaller footprint thantraditional storage options. Also, the barge-unloader geometry was designed to fit the tightspace between seawall and storage dome. “Thesite is very small and compact, and we’re able to

accommodate the small site,” engineer for DomeTechnology Mike Gibbs said.

The self-emptying ability for a large portion ofthe volume was one factor that led Albioma toselect a dome, said Albioma project directorClaude Décamp. The dome achieves 75% livereclaim with a tunnel underneath for loadout;remaining product is reclaimed via front-endloader. The pellets are conveyed to trucks, thendelivered 20 miles across the island to theAlbioma plant.

Another consideration was safety. A nitrogensystem pacifies product and prevents fire thatwould threaten other facilities located on thebusy port. Dome Technology supplied andinstalled the nitrogen-gas piping system belowthe concrete floor for the customer’s ownnitrogen system to be connected for pacifyingthe product when stored for longer periods. Inaccordance with European directives, the teamdesigned and installed ATEX 22 explosion-relief

In, out and on its way: barge unloading paired with a DomeSilo™

Energy-producer Albioma selecteda dome to store wood pellets for itspower plant in Martinique.

Product load out was made possible bybuilding a conveyance system to fit thetight space between water and storage

structure.

The DomeSilo’s geometry and construction will helpit weather extreme storms common on the island.

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openings and an ATEX 22-rated lighting on theinside of the dome apex.

Construction began with soils remediationand deep-piled foundations. “We were on theport area and so close to the water, and so theweight of the dome and stored product was aconcern there,” Dome Technology lead foremanEric King said. The soil was especiallycompromised as much of the ‘ground’ had beenplaced there years before and was filled withcoral and dumped material.

The Dome Technology team excavated twometres of surface material and replaced it withcrushed stone. Five hundred stone piles werethen installed.

Establishing a solid foundation met thedemands of local conditions, where cyclonic andseismic events are common and poor soil is thenorm; in fact, two earthquakes took place duringconstruction. “The structure can withstand 200-plus mph winds, and being the structure it is, thedome can withstand an earthquake as well,” King said, adding thatthe island is home to an active volcano too.

Though flat storage was an option, the large size as well asanticyclonic and anti-seismic accommodations and soilremediation would have required a very high investment cost.The dome was selected for its smaller footprint, less-expensivefoundation, lower overall cost and higher storage capacity,Décamp said.

Albioma is an independent energy producer and world leaderin the conversion of biomass into a highly-effective source of

energy, in collaboration with its agri-business partners. For morethan 20 years, Albioma has operated power plants recoveringbagasse, a fibrous by-product of sugar cane, replaced by coaloutside the sugar cane harvest. Its unique expertise has enabledAlbioma to establish itself as an indispensable partner in thesugar and ethanol industry in the French overseas territories andMauritius.

Dome Technology builds storage domes for diverse productsall over the world and customizes each to the location andcustomer specifications.

The DomeSilo™ achieves 75% live reclaimwith a tunnel underneath for load out.

Martin Engineering, a global provider of industrial vibrationtechnology has introduced a portable vibrator that activatesthe free flow of bulk materials from closed-top hopperrailcars. With one of the highest force-to-weight ratiosavailable in the marketplace, the Martin® IMP3 ImpactingRailcar Vibrator delivers the power required to evacuatecompacted bulk materials such as fertilizers, bentonite clay,Portland cement, grain and other agricultural products.Extremely high quality standards for the design deliversuperior equipment reliability and long service life, allowingthe competitively priced units to improve workplace safetywith very little maintenance and a low cost of ownership.

“When a railcar is being emptied, the process needs to befast, efficient and thorough, because extra time spentunloading, manually cleaning or sending cars back withmaterial in them can translate into lost profits or increasedcosts,” explained Marty Yepsen, Business DevelopmentManager for Railcar Products at Martin Engineering. “Thehigher the force to weight ratio, the more force is deliveredto the material, increasing the efficiency of the vibrator.”

The IMP3 was purpose-built for unloading dry powderedbulk materials. If vibrators fail, workers may need to resortto unsafe practices to get material flowing again, such ashammering on the cars or attempting to unclog them fromthe bottom of the hopper.

To avoid these expensive and potentially hazardousscenarios, the IMP3 produces 3,000 vibrations per minute(VPM) and 3,400 lbs. (1,542kg) of force, which has beencompared to a sledgehammer blow 50 times per second.

Set on the hopper slope of the railcar, the unit dislodges adhered and compacted material.

Powerful railcar vibrators from Martin Engineering deliver high force, low weight

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The rapid impacts generate a vibratorywave through the metal hopper of therailcar, loosening adhered material topromote fast and even flow.

THE WEIGHT FACTOR

Lifting heavy items is one of theleading causes of injury in theworkplace. In 2001, the Bureau ofLabor Statistics in the US reportedthat over 36% of injuries involvingmissed workdays were the result ofshoulder and back injuries. Over-exertion and cumulative trauma werethe biggest factors in these injuries1.

The IMP3 replaces a traditional castiron housing with an aluminium bodycoupled with a wedge bracket, and itfeatures an integrated handle for easygripping and moving. The low weightmeans that more of the energy istransferred from the unit to thehopper.

“Weight and ease of use areimportant, because transferring thevibrator can be a repetitive motionthat produces fatigue and eventualinjury,” Yepsen said. “This lightweightunit is designed specifically forconstant handling in less-than-idealenvironments.”

The IMP3 requires an air supply of80psi and 25ft3 per minute (0.012MPS).When operated using a filtered,regulated and lubricated air supply, theunit requires virtually no maintenance.

Made in the USA and competitively priced toreplace heavier and less reliable competing designsthat can be difficult to handle, the IMP3 has alreadybuilt a faithful following among its users. “Visiting thefacilities that have started using these units, operatorstell me they’re impressed by the ease of use and thelow maintenance,” Yepsen concluded. “This is one ofthose products that has a profound impact onlogistical efficiency, workplace safety and overall costof operation.”

Martin Engineering, based in Neponset, IL, developsand manufactures flow aids and conveyor productsaround the world for a wide variety of bulk materialapplications, including coal, cement/clinker,rock/aggregate, biomass, grain, pharmaceuticals, foodand other materials. The firm provides a completeline-up of products specifically designed for railcarapplications, including vibration technology forloading/unloading, boot lifts and car openers.Manufacturing, sales and service are available fromfactory-owned business units in Brazil, China, France,Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Russia,Spain, South Africa, Turkey and the UK, and underexclusive licence with ESS Australia.

The IMP3 is designed to withstandthe most punishing conditions.

The unit is designed tobe lightweight with an

easy grip handle,reducing the strain of

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Astec Bulk HandlingSolutions (ABHS), asubsidiary of theAmerican AstecIndustries, continues togather momentum in theNorth American andCanadian markets withthe appointment of fournew and experienceddealers. The calibre ofthe dealer appointmentsreflects the significantinvestment from themanufacturer in itsNorth American andCanadian operations andits continuedcommitment to keep thecustomer at theforefront of thebusiness.

The company offersthe ship, barge and railloading/unloadingindustry highlyinnovative and customized mobile bulk handling systems. It hasextensive experience in the handling of dry bulk products fromaround the world and its wide range of products includes mobileand static truck unloaders, ship, barge and rail loaders andunloaders, radial telescopic barge loaders, hopper feeders andstacking conveyors that can handle all dry bulk materials,including grain, fertilizer, biomass, aggregates, ores and coalproducts — all custom-designed to suit each individualcustomer’s requirements.

Conor Brogan, Technical Sales Manager for Astec BulkHandling Solutions, explains “our recent dealer appointmentshave been significant in consolidating our position as the leadingbulk material handling specialist in North America and Canada.Our new dealers have considerable experience in all aspects ofhandling dry bulk material and it is imperative that ourrepresentative selection reflects our brand and they are equallycommitted to a high level of industry knowledge and customersupport.”

DEALER APPOINTMENT TO ENHANCE THE ABHS EXPERIENCE

The recently appointed ABHS dealers have been hand-selected tosupport the customer in every way. The new appointments are:❖ Quebec and Atlantic Provinces, Canada – Manuquip;❖ States of Illinois & Indiana – Howell Tractor;❖ State of Michigan – Alta Equipment;❖ States of Minnesota, Iowa, including UP Michigan and

Wisconsin Lake Superior and Mississippi shores — RMSEquipment; and

❖ States of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas – VanKeppel.

Brogan continues “Our growth has been significant as ourproducts continue to delight customers. We have severalinnovative projects already commissioned in North America,including two dedicated rail car loaders which load rail cars

directly from trucks, a 170ft 2,000tph (tonnes per hour) stackerreceiving material from a primary jaw crusher and a number ofcustom designed tracked machines built to move large pieces ofequipment around sites significantly easier than traditionalmethods. All of these projects are solutions that will solve veryspecific issues for our customers, and we believe they can berolled out across the industry to revolutionize mobile bulkmaterial handling where old-fashioned, inefficient methods stillreign. It’s going to be an exciting year. ”

COST BENEFITS VS TRADITIONAL METHODS

ABHS products provide cost-effective alternatives to traditionalmobile harbour cranes, front loaders and mobile materialhandlers. Flexibility is paramount with the product rangedesigned to be used along the various stages of logistics chain:the same equipment can load and unload vessels as well as stackand reclaim. Another key feature is the true mobility of theequipment, enabling it to be easily moved around the terminal.Additionally with the ABHS equipment not requiring any civilinfrastructure or permanent fixings to the dock, the machinescan be moved from port to port to work on different projectswith ease — all key benefits of purchasing an ABHS piece ofequipment.

INNOVATIVE CUSTOM ENGINEERING

Astec Bulk Handling Solutions works closely with customersfrom the earliest stages of the sales process to ensure that theclient’s needs are met. The technical sales team attend and assessthe site to ensure that the client receives a solution that fullyintegrates into its infrastructure and works with the client toensure the equipment complies with all applicable local laws andstandards. Central to the business is providing the customerwith the optimum solution in terms of flexibility, efficiency andproduction and supported by a local, reliable and knowledgeabledealer network.

ABHS increases dealer coverage in North America and Canada

Astec railcar, which loadsrailcars directly from trucks.

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Calim Grabs (Calim Kepce) is a globalmanufacturer of grabs and other liftingequipment. Its grabs are used widely in the bulkhandling industry, and, among other applications,are suitable for loading/unloading railcars andbarges (see picture, top right).

The company’s range includes liftingequipment for bulk cargo, as well as specialhoists.

Key areas where Calim Grabs’ models arevery popular are: ports; ships; manufacturers ofcranes and construction machinery; steel mills;waste-to-energy plants; and recycling/scraphandling industries. Calim’s factories andheadquarters are located in Istanbul in Turkey. Itis in these premises that Calim manufacturesproducts for all cargo handling applications — all of its models are based on theproven Calim product design.

Calim’s main customers are: crane manufacturers; stevedoring companies;dredging companies; shipping companies; fertilizer companies; cement companies;mining companies; alumina producers; steel manufacturers; and electrical powerplants. Calim Grabs has gained great expertise in handling all types of cargo,including: fertilizer; coal; gypsum; grain; soyabeans; sand; scrap steel; rock; clinger;cement; iron; ore; salt; petcoke; wood; chipboard and many more.

In 2010 Calim Grabs added remote-control clamshell buckets for bulk handlingto its portfolio. The remote-control grabs are used in ports and terminalsworldwide.

Calim Grabs is known worldwide, and is known for quality, sophisticatedtechnology and quick response.

The company’s grabs can be found everywhere where materials are handled, andhas a particularly strong reputation for the loading and unloading of bulk vessels.

The success story of the Calim Grabs began in 1970, with the building of thefirst grab – a mechanical 800-litre single-rope dredging grab. Today, Calim Grabsoffers a complete product range: mechanical four-rope grabs, electro-hydraulic

Calim Grabs: used throughout the bulk industry — including railcars and barges

Handling gypsum on a bargeusing a radio remote-controlled

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motor grabs, radio-controlled single-rope grabs, hydraulic grabs,as well as a wide range of special lifting accessories.

Today, new designs and alternative materials are continuouslybrought into serial production. An example of a recentdevelopment is a radio-controlled single-rope clamshell grab witha capacity of 30m³ used for the operation with container cranes

Calim Grabs are being constantly optimized to meet the

growing challenges of today’s bulk market. In particular, withregard to the specific demands in ports and on board ships,Calim’s motor and rope grabs enable cost-effective loading andunloading of a broad range of cargo. Calim Grabs are suitable forthe use in rough bulk handling environments and can be operatedin all climates. All components are resistant to seawater.

Calim Grabs strives to keep the environmental impactassociated with the use of grabs as low as possible. A number offeatures makes it possible to minimize the loss of bulk materials.In addition to dust covers, these include special sealing systemson the side and bottom lips. The use of steel sealing strips,rubber-sealed lips, overlapping bottom and side lips or specialside toothing prevents bulk materials from trickling down.

The use of water-based paints and the option of a centrallubrication system — both of which have been available for manyyears — also provide a further contribution to environmentalprotection. Optimizing the choice of electrical and hydrauliccomponents makes it possible to use smaller motors than thosein models from some other suppliers.

Calim Grabs’ products are high quality, and the company isproud of its facilities that adapt easily and quickly to technologicaldevelopments as they take place.

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The A.J. Sackett & Sons Companyand Waconia Manufacturing, Inc.have recently merged andbecome Sackett-Waconia. Thenewly formed company bringstogether over 180 years ofcombined experience, fourmanufacturing locations in theUS, joint ventures in Brazil andAfrica, and a highly effective salesforce with significant globalreach. Taking advantage ofopportunities in the market andgreater emphasis on precisionagriculture, it is the right time tomove forward, offering greaterengineering capabilities andexpanded product lines, whilecapitalizing on customer focus,experience, and reputation forexcellence.

Sackett-Waconia specializes incomplete system design for bulkfertilizer terminals, blending,granulation (NPK, SSP, AMS),compaction/granulation, superphosphate and coating (powder,controlled release). To meettoday’s nutrient needs, and assistgreater nutrient use efficiency,Sackett-Waconia engineerssystems designed to maximizeaccuracy. The company believesthat good nutrient stewardship issupported by every part of thesupply chain.

Sackett-Waconia has recentlycompleted numerous projectsacross the entire spectrum of thefertilizer industry, including

engineering andequipment for PotashCorp’s 89-acreHammond Indianadistribution centre.

In early 2010, Sackett-Waconia was approachedby Potash Corp (PCS)with an engineeringrequest for what wouldbecome the largestinland rail terminal forfertilizer storage anddistribution in the UnitedStates. The goal was tomove potash from itsmines in Saskatchewansouth of Chicago, whereit is closer to the market,for easier distribution to

Newly formed Sackett-Waconia’s product range includes railcar loaders/unloaders

Rail loading station, which can load outboundrail cars at speeds higher than 750tph.

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its customers in the heartland of the US. Before the new terminal, the material coming into the

Midwest United Sates from Canada had to pass through Chicago,one of the most congested rail lines inthe country and PCS was looking for anopportunity to get around that chokepoint. It chose a site in Hammond, INto avoid the Chicago area, and beganworking toward a site that would belike having a small mine near itscustomers. The Hammond facilitywould include a 120,000-tonnewarehouse facility and 14 miles of newtrack, built to accommodate over 1,000railcars. Cars would bring materialsouth from the recently expandedmines in Saskatchewan, and materialwould be stockpiled until it is ready to be shipped. PCS’s designintent was to unload and reload cars as quickly and efficiently aspossible, while ensuring material wasn’t degraded in the process.

Sackett-Waconia was tasked with designing a system thatcould unload inbound railcars at 1,200tph (tonnes per hour), andload outbound trucks and railcars at 750tph+. Engineering forthe task began in February of 2010, and the result was a systemthat would receive from rail, interface with a Metso portalstacker rake, and then transport material to a loadout towerwhen the stacker rake is run in reverse.

The portal stacker rake has an integral belt tripper that takesinbound material from a high capacity belt and stacks it via itsown internal belt. When reclaiming, a series of rakes pullmaterial to the stackers outbound feed skirt and deposits it onto

another high capacity belt, which feeds the dual garner styleloadout tower.

The loadout tower consists of an 800tph+ bucket elevator,which transfers materials from thereclaim belts to the 100-tonne holdinghopper. The holding hopper feeds a dualgarner system that can provides anaverage of 750tph to the railcars. Theweigh and surge hoppers of the garnersystem ensure that while weighedmaterial is being loaded, another batch isbeing weighed, greatly increasing loadoutspeeds. The lower surge feeds either ofthe two truck lanes or either of the tworail lanes. Each rail lane is fed by ashuttle conveyor, to avoid spotting eachcar more than once and achieves a more

consistent fill. Both the receiving and loadout systems weredesigned to be simple, easy to use, and built with heavy dutymaterials to ensure a long life. The automation features simpleeasy to use interfaces, and the tower control room is situated toprovide a direct view of the loading points, for added safety.

Overall, Sackett-Waconia was able to provide PCS a systemthat was a two- to three-fold speed increase over existingsystems. By the site’s 2016 commissioning, PCS would bepositioned to provide high quality potash, in the shortest amountof time to its customers. While completing an engineeringchallenge of this type was a reward in itself, Sackett-Waconia wasproud to work with PCS, and happy that it could provide themwith a system that met all expectations — and helped it achievea long-standing goal for increased service to its customers.

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Transportadora Callao S.A., the logistics operator of a specialcargo terminal in the port of Callao/Peru, relies on a BEUMERGroup Pipe Conveyor for the transportation of zinc, copper andlead concentrates, from different mining companies, from thewarehouse to the terminal. With its ability to navigate curves inthree dimensions, the conveyor can be optimally adapted to itsrouting course of approximately 3,000 metres. Even moreimportantly: the conveying system prevents the concentratesfrom coming into contact with the environment and ensuresdust-free transport to the ship’s holds. BEUMER Group wasresponsible for engineering and supply, including the steelstructure, supervision of the installation and putting the PipeConveyor into operation.

Callao is located directly on the Pacific Ocean. With 877,000inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities of Peru, with the largestairport in the country and one of the most important fishing andcommercial ports in South America. A modern shiploadingterminal for ore concentrates was built in this port and it isoperated by Transportadora Callao S.A.

About 75% of the imports and exports of Peru, one of themost important mining countries world-wide, are handled inCallao. In order to satisfy the increasing demand for thesevaluable materials, the Peruvian government decided to expandthe port. Besides additional storehouses, the plans also foresawthe largest, most modern shiploading terminal in the country.Peru also wanted to change the way the raw materials were

transported to the shiploading areas. Before the construction ofthe special terminal, trucks were used to transport theconcentrates from the warehouses to the port terminal. “SinceTransportadora Callao started its operation, they could reducethe truck drives by 130,000 per year,” explains Victor Sam, CEOat Transportadora Callao S.A. The company, a consortiumcomprising five enterprises from the mining and port industries(manufacturers and warehouse logistics operators), obtained alicence from the state of Peru for building and operating thenecessary infrastructure.

PIPE CONVEYOR: DUST-FREE CONVEYING

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BEUMER Pipe Conveyor ensures dust-free transportation of ore concentrates

The feeding belt conveyortransports the ore concentrate tothe BEUMER Group PipeConveyor. A magneticseparator ensures that metalparts are rejected, and a metaldetector provides additionalsafety to prevent damages. (Allphotos: BEUMER GroupGmbH & Co. KG)

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warehouses, approximately 3km from the port. This required anabsolutely protected method for the transportation of material,to prevent particle emission into the atmosphere.Transportadora Callao opted for the BEUMER Group PipeConveyor. The direct contact person and project partner wasHelmut Wolf from BEUMER Group Austria GmbH: “Togetherwith the responsible persons from the customer, we developed asolution that is perfectly adapted to the routing and the ambientconditions.”

Due to its enclosed transport, the Pipe Conveyor not onlyprotects the environment against harmful impacts during thetransport of the lead concentrate, it also allows conveying overlong distances and navigation through tight curve radii. Due toits ability to navigate curves, this belt conveyor requires far feweror no transfer towers at all, depending on its length and theavailable curve radii. This results in substantial cost savings forthe customer, and allows BEUMER Group to easily customize thesystem to the individual routing. Durable conveyor beltsguaranteeing tensile strength are used. The engineers usedifferent dimensioning programmes to determine the ideal beltdesign. They use them to calculate tractive forces and forces thatarise during acceleration and deceleration and also to determinepossible curve radii. The BEUMER Group provides tailor-madefeasibility studies for each project. Another advantage is thereduced noise emission that the system provides. This is ensuredby special idlers, as well as low-noise bearings and selecting theright conveying speed. “This improves the quality of theemployees’ day-to-day work environment,” says BEUMERengineer Wolf. Sam adds that the “noise measurements along the

Pipe Conveyor resulted in values that are consistently far belowthe permitted limit values.”

CONVEYING CAPACITY: 2,300 TONNES PER HOUR

BEUMER Group supplied and installed a Pipe Conveyor with acentre distance of 3,195 metres. “Due to the system design andthe required system capacity, we designed it with a diameter of400mm,” explains Wolf. “The conveyor transports 2,300tph(tonnes per hour), at a speed of 4.5m/s and is driven by threemotors with a capacity of 650kW each. We equipped the systemwith filters, strippers, a dedusting unit and a control system.”BEUMER Group was responsible for engineering and automation,and supplied the steel structure and the necessary components.The site managers supervised the installation and put the systeminto operation.

The process is practically free of faults and, above all, safe:trucks or trains transport the mining commodities from themines to the ore storages, from where they are transported tothe open access station. Here, the concentrates are received bya feeding 43m belt conveyor that transfers it to the PipeConveyor at a height of six metres. A dedusting unit ensuresthat no material is emitted during this process. “We equippedthe feeding belt conveyor with a metal detector and an electricmagnet,” explains Wolf. “This prevents damage of thedownstream Pipe Conveyor by metal parts.” At the end of theroute, the conveying system runs along the seaside in the navalport of Callao to the transfer tower. Here, the belt opensautomatically. It transfers the material to another belt conveyorthat conveys the ore to the ship loading system.

Says Sam: “This modern system, in operation now for 17months, caused a significant increase in speed by 500% forloading concentrates and reduced the ship’s waiting time untilloading by more than 80%. These advantages lead to savings forthe exporters and improve the competitiveness of the country’smining industry.”

TROUBLE-FREE INTEGRATION, CHALLENGES MASTERED

“A big challenge for us was integrating the Pipe Conveyor intothe existing environment,” says Wolf. The BEUMER system is theconnection between the individual belt conveyors from variousmanufacturers. “When managing the project we had to meet

The conveyor line of the Pipe Conveyor starts at theopen access station and shortly after, the conveyingsystem crosses the refinery area, where the systemshad to be equipped with fire-proof covers.

The Pipe Conveyor passes the naval port of Callao: thisis the last curve section before the transfer tower towards

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several official requirements,” reports Wolf. The projectrepresents a concession by the state of Peru given toTransportadora Callao S.A., which commissioned OdebrechtPerú Ingeniería y Construcción to carry out the execution, andBuenaventura Ingenieros S.A. the supervision. Odebrechtcommissioned BEUMER Group with the design of the entire linesection onshore. The onshore section starts at the ‘open access’,where the concentrate is transferred from the warehouses. ThePipe Conveyor then passes a refinery and a military area. “Thatwas the specified routing that we had to observe,” explains Wolf.In the area of the refinery, the systems had to additionally beequipped with fire-proof covers.

Due to this impressive engineering work, TransportadoraCallao is now able to handle ships for bulk products of up to60,000dwt without obstructing the work in the other terminalsof the Callao port.

WORLD-WIDE CONNECTED AND BROUGHT TO ONE POINT

BEUMER Group has bundled its comprehensive expertisespanning various industries and established different centres ofcompetence in order to offer optimal support of their single-source solutions for companies like Odebrecht andTransportadora Callao. The Pipe Conveyor segment is one suchcentre of competence. This centre is responsible for sales andproject management worldwide. It collects and prepares theknow-how of each regional group company and passes it on to

the group company’s global experts, such as Wolf and his team.“BEUMER’s technical team has proven its professionalism andstand-by duty, during construction and operation, and after 1.5years in operation and more than four million tonnes oftransported concentrates, we can attest that the set goals havebeen reached,” explains Sam.

BEUMER Group’s extensive customer support ensures a highlevel of system availability after commissioning. TransportadoraCallao just signed a teleservice contract with BEUMER Group, sothat BEUMER specialists can eliminate possible malfunctions inthe system. If necessary, the BEUMER Group service staff will goto Callao in order to make the necessary adjustments andprevent malfunctions and machine breakdowns, which would leadto long downtimes.

ABOUT BEUMERThe BEUMER Group is a major international manufacturer ofintralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging,sortation, and distribution. With 4,000 employees worldwide, theBEUMER Group has annual sales of about €750 million. TheBEUMER Group and its subsidiaries and sales agencies providetheir customers with high-quality system solutions and anextensive customer support network around the globe andacross a wide range of industries, including bulk materials andpiece goods, food/non-food, construction, mail order, post, andairport baggage handling.

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Cimbria completes majorsilo order in Egypt

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Twenty-three large silo plants supplied by Cimbria to Egypt werecommissioned and officially inaugurated by the President ofEgypt, H.E Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, during a mammoth event in El-Marashda, near Luxor, on 14 May 2017, writes Henning RoslevBukh of Cimbria Unigrain A/S.

This project is believed to be the largest order for silo plantsever made, comprising a total storage capacity of no less than1.38 million tonnes of wheat, and with a contract value forCimbria of more than US$100 million.

Around 400 VIPs were gathered in an air-conditioned tent atthe silo site where Egyptian President H.E. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi,the Egyptian Prime Minister and three other ministers werepresent during the six-hour event. The President headed theofficial opening of the silo, in addition to appearing via a videolink in order to open three other silo installations and newinfrastructure projects.

The President visited the control room and inspected theplant in operation as it received and discharged grain. Cimbriagarnered huge praise in connection with the role it has played inthe successful completion of the mega project on time.

With per capita consumption of around 250kg/year, Egypt is amajor grain consumer, as well as being the world’s biggestimporter of wheat, with an annual import of 17mt (milliontonnes) of different grain products. Furthermore, local

production takes place on 4% of Egypt’s rural land, primarily inthe Nile Delta and in areas on the banks of the Nile all the waydown to the Sudanese border. This results in a total productionof 23mt of a range of different grain products.

The locations of the 23 plants stretch from theMediterranean Sea and Sinai all the way down to Aswan, inaddition to a plant that has been constructed in the Saharadesert 600km west of Aswan, where an oasis provides water forwheat production.

The Government of Egypt selected the 23 sites, with prioritybeing given to grain-producing and grain-consuming areasthroughout the country where silos did not previously exist, inaddition to extensive, newly reclaimed and cultivated desertareas where water has been made available for irrigation andnew cities are being built — in the Sinai desert, for example.

In the past, the majority of locally produced grain was storedin open outdoor sack storage or bag storage facilities, withlosses of up to 30% as a consequence. Moreover, handling thisgrain in bags has proved costly, as a result of which the Egyptiangovernment decided to switch to modern bulk handling and fullyenclosed storage silos in order to improve food security andminimize post-harvest losses.

One of the main criteria for awarding this huge contract toCimbria was the company’s numerous reference plants in the

GROWING INTO THE FUTURETAKING CARE ADDING VALUEThorough technical engineering experience and in-depth product knowledge enable us to supply solutions for handling and storage of various grain and seed products.Special focus is kept on effective sortingand cleaning, gentle handling and storage,crop-purity, safe and dust-free operationand low running costs.

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ability to undertakethe entiremechanical/electrical projecton a turnkey basis,includingarchitectural/mechanical andelectrical designand engineering, inaddition to thedesign andcalculation of steelstructures, silos andloads for allfoundations andstructures for eachof the 23 plants.

Time was also acritical factor in thedecision to awardthe contract toCimbria, with its huge modern production facilities enablingCimbria to deliver no fewer than 1,400 containers with around25,000 tonnes of steel and equipment within a period of just ninemonths, followed by approximately one year for installation. Theproject has been closely managed by Cimbria projectmanagement teams in both Denmark and Egypt.

Cimbria supplied all conveying equipment, cleaners, laboratory

equipment, silos, electronic control units featuring SCADA/PLC,spare parts for three years of operation and delivery to Egypt.The project also included the supervision of the installation ofequipment and electrical systems at all 23 facilitiessimultaneously. During the installation phase, Cimbria had up to46 supervisors and managers working in Egypt.

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programme in which20 Egyptianemployees at eachplant receivedinstruction inoperation andmaintenance. Finalcapacity testing wasperformed prior tohanding over themany new plants.Each of the 23 plantshas a silo capacity of60,000 tonnes,including conveyingand cleaning facilitieswith a capacity of200 tonnes per hour.Total silo capacitywill thus amount to1.38mt. All of the 23silo plants havereceived grain fromthe current wheatharvest that began in April.

Cimbria’s turnkey project solutions arerecognized worldwide for their ability toensure the highest possible utilization ofessential grain crops whilst keeping losses toa minimum. These projects are undertakenby a project department in Denmark with astaff of 150 people.

Twelve of the 23 plants are for thegovernment-owned Ministry of Supply andHome Trade. These plants will be used forlocally produced grain and as buffer andintermediate storage facilities for imported

wheat. The remaining facilities are for theEgyptian Ministry of Agriculture and LandReclamation and are installed at remotelocations throughout the country, thus enablingfarmers to deliver and sell locally producedgrain.

Cimbria has delivered an almostuninterrupted sequence of grain facilities toEgypt during the last 25 years, and now hasmore than 60 operational reference plantsboasting a total storage capacity of some 2.5mt.Since 2012, Cimbria has had its own sales officein Egypt offering full after-sales service. DCi

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Vitelia’s new storage and handling facility, which was inauguratedin January this year, represents a critical milestone when itcomes to the material shipment approach of the future.

The idea of the Dutch feed manufacturer Vitelia Voeders, acompany of the agricultural co-operative Vitelia, meets thecurrent spirit of the age. In a time when global warming and

Tebodin develops sustainable feed production facility in Wanssum

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rapid climate changeremain pertinent issues tobe taken into accountduring daily businessoperations, innovativeproduction processes andzero-emission transportdistinguish themanufacturer of thefuture.

“Transport by waterremains a favourite whenit comes to low-emissionmeans of transport. Withthat in mind, the idea of araw material storage andprocessing plant at theport of Wanssum evolved,” explains Arie Janssen, the facilitymanager of Vitelia. Furthermore, the idea of building a newfacility directly at the water was expected to result in severalbenefits for the feed manufacturer, such as facilitating andensuring the raw material supply of two other production plants,Ysselsteyn and Oirlo, located in the near vicinity. The plannedadditional storage capacity would not only make it possible tobenefit from low-price periods on the commodity market, butalso enable the company to achieve a significant reduction inCO2 emissions. The fact that all raw materials are transportedby ship would, in turn, result in a saving of four million kilometresof transport by truck.

However, many outstanding innovative ideas fail in theimplementation phase. That is why Vitelia went looking forpartners and experts with the same outside-of-the-box mindsetin order to make this idea a reality. One of those partners itfound was Dutch engineering and consultancy company Tebodin.“The primary reason why we chose Tebodin as our engineeringpartner for this particular project was the company’s expertise infeed and agro terminals,” Stefan Kuijpers, managing director ofVitelia remembers. Besides designing a large commodity storageand handling plant, Tebodin has also been responsible forpreparing the tender documents for suppliers, requesting theenvironmental permit, including the associated environmentalanalysis, and filing the construction request as well ascommunicating with the competent authorities.

“The first step in our approach for this project was to clarifythe fundamental requirements of the client, such as the requiredstorage and handling capacities, the expected delivery volumesand the location. Deliberately taking your time to identify theclient’s priorities and the project parameters right from the startis the key ingredient for project success. Through applying thisapproach, we have been able to involve all project stakeholders atan early stage, which has resulted in numerous benefits duringthe course of the project,” says Oswin Verkerk, head of theTebodin Feed & Agro expertise centre in Deventer, theNetherlands.

The international consulting and engineering firm Tebodinsupports clients in the bulk handling business during all stages ofa project. Thanks to the extensive experience that the companyhas gained over many years of operation, and the considerablenetwork it has built, Tebodin serves clients all over the worldwith its specific expertise.

In early project stages Tebodin delivers a conceptual designwith a first investment estimate. This enables the client to makecost- and time-efficient investment decisions. In the next phase,

Tebodin prepares the required engineering documents and, ifnecessary, makes sure that all permits are taken care of. Theprocesses on the construction side are managed to ensure thatthe project is executed in a safe and sound way without anysurprises with regards to budget and planning.

Another special feature of this particular project was theunique shape of the storage silos. “Our engineers designed ahexagonal high-rise concrete silo, with a total height of 60metres, comprising all associated facilities and installations. Thedesign consisted of 21 large silos for the storage of raw materialsand 12 smaller silos that now enable our client to store otherproducts and thereby enhance flexibility. Furthermore, theforward-looking design offers several possibilities for futureexpansions of the current storage and handling capacity and amodification into a fully-equipped new feed production facilityincluding a direct connection with the existing fully automatedstorage silos and terminals.”

The result of the excellent collaboration between Dutch feedmanufacturer Vitelia Voeders, consulting & engineering companyTebodin and the project stakeholders involved is impressive. Alarge new concrete silo complex was built in 1.5 years. The rawmaterial silos with a storage capacity of approximately 20,000tonnes has a ship intake capacity of 350 tonnes per hour and isable to load three trucks simultaneously within six minutes.Moreover, the storage facility is fully automated. This means thatthe silos can be controlled from the production location a fewkilometres away. No operator has to be present during theunloading of the ships or loading of the trucks, which results inreduced operating costs.

“Ultimately, everything seems to work as it was planned onpaper,” summarizes Verkerk. “We have managed to make ourclient’s idea of a storage and handling facility at the water work.”

ABOUT TEBODIN

Tebodin is a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm withoffices in 17 countries. It serves clients all over the world byoffering the combined knowledge and experience of 3,200dedicated professionals. It delivers world-class consultancy andengineering services to local and international clients in a widerange of industrial markets, including chemicals, health andnutrition, oil and gas, and energy and environment.

The Tebodin network of 35 offices offers global expertise infully integrated engineering and consultancy services and thelocal know-how that keeps investment projects within the agreedtime and budget limits. Tebodin is part of the internationalengineering and services company Bilfinger SE.

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BENEFITS AND FEATURES

❖ distance accuracy up to ±2mm;❖ range from 0.6m up to 130m;❖ noise reduction 50%;❖ safe and fast as-built data capturing with superior colour

detail;❖ reliable life-like visualization, even under extreme lighting

conditions;❖ reduced complexity by integrated scanning and imaging

workflow for all kinds of measurements even in challengingenvironments; and

❖ allows models to be overlaid onto cloud point scan to doublecheck accuracy.

CASE STUDIES

Point Cloud Scanning technology integrated intoASGCO® conveyor safety product installation at Mid-West coal-fired power plantIndustry: coal-fired power plantApplication: three coal handling conveyorsProduct: ASGCO® Point Cloud Scanning Services, ASGCO® Safe-Guard Return Roller Guards, Return Roller Cages, and Flat Guard Panels.Objective: Provide plant workers safety in the workplace by the means of installing conveyor safeguard equipment. Although the plant does not fall under either MSHA or OSHA requirements, it strives for ‘best practice’ that meets both regulations and ensures plant safety.ChallengeDue to fire prevention in coal handling facilities, the plant

US-headquartered ASGCO® is a major manufacturer ofproprietary bulk conveyor components and accessories thatenhance material flow performance. It is a diversified andinnovative company with six major divisions that serve specifictargets of the material handling industry. Every material-handlingsystem has conditions — either large or small, constant orintermittent, open or obscure — that an ASGCO® study canidentify and improve. ASGCO® believes that proper engineeringconsultancy can provide operational improvements that are awise investment.

ASGCO® utilizes a new technology that can assist greatly atthe consultancy stage. It’s Point Cloud Laser Scanner has alreadybeen put to use to great success — two case studies are detailedbelow.

The ASGCO® Point Cloud Laser Scanner is a powerful high-speed Focus3D X 130 HDR 3D scanner, delivering realistic andtrue-to-detail scan results. The laser technology is more accuratethan traditional methods because it looks at thousands of pointsalong the clearance plane, not just a few sample points. Theultra-portable Point Cloud Laser Scanner enables fast,straightforward, and yet accurate measurements of facades,complex structures, production and supply facilities, accidentsites, and large-volume components.

ASGCO® Point Cloud Laser Scanner delivers extraordinarycolour overlays for scanned point clouds. This improves thevisualization of important details on site. The system can captureover one million points per second and can scan through 360°horizontally and vertically. Once a chute and conveyor aremodelled, the model is overlaid into the cloud point scan toensure there are no interferences and that all modelledequipment fits properly.

ASGCO®’s Point Cloud Scanning technology offers pinpoint accuracy

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required a turn-key installation that did not require a ‘burnpermit’, thus all safe guarding panels, railing, and hardware had tobe bolted onto existing conveyor structures or utilize existingbolt hole patterns. The project required a very strict designmeasurement tolerance, that provided precise, accurateco-ordinates. The need for accuracy was extremely important inprefabrication of the guarding’s fastening system, in order to beable to work around existing the conveyor structures (i.e.existing holes, detouring around piping conduit and emergencystops). The plant had very limited down time and called for quickand efficient installation turnaround time.

RecommendationsASGCO®’s services provided an onsite Point Cloud Scanningsurvey (two people @ 8 hours) for all three conveyors thatrequired safe-guarding equipment. The ASGCO® Point Cloudscanning survey provided ‘as-built’ 3D image that enabledASGCO® engineering to design and fabricate ‘bolt-up’ safe-guardrailings with precise accuracy, so that no onsite welding orcutting would be required. ASGCO®’s Safe-Guard® ModularConveyor Flat Guard panels with ‘drop pin and wedge’ design,would benefit in quick conveyor component access for plantpersonnel in preventive maintenance (PM) and future conveyorcomponent installation works (while preventing workers fromunauthorized access and away from moving parts andequipment).

ResultsASGCO®’s installation crew of four people was able to install690’ of guarding in three days (12 hour shifts each day). Nowelding, cutting or grinding was required, due to the accuracyattained from the infield ASGCO® Point Cloud scanning 3Dimagery. All components bolted-up without a hitch. The plant isnow eager to proceed on four more conveyors that needsafe-guarding.

ASGCO® engineering helps East Coast silicamanufacturer streamline its processesIndustry: mineralsApplication: conveyor feeding dryersProduct: Flo-ControlTM Transfer Point SystemObjective: Bypass the dryer by redirecting product from an incline conveyor onto an adjacent steep incline conveyor.ChallengeThe customer first came to ASGCO® with the question “howcan we eliminate our dryer and the conveyor that feeds itcost effectively?” The largest challenge of this project was therelationship of these two conveyors. They were not exactlyperpendicular to each other which made the design of thechute difficult.

RecommendationsASGCO® answered with a proposal that recommended acomprehensive Cloud Point Laser Scan of the area, a model of abypass chute, a 3-DEM® flow analysis, and a full fabrication andinstallation proposal.

SolutionASGCO® used a Cloud Point Laser Scanner to scan the areainstead of taking field dimensions with hand tools, minimizing themargin for error and increasing accuracy. The ASGCO engineerswere able to design the new chute and effectively place it withno interferences with existing obstacles. A 3-DEM simulationwas then run to ensure proper material flow through the chute,while ensuring there would be no heavy impact or abrasion areasin the new chute. A FloControlTM chute was fabricated atASGCO®’s fabrication facility and then installed to transfer thematerial onto a cleated belt, eliminating the dryer completely.UHMW lining was placed inside of the chute to give the chutebetter sliding capabilities and to prevent material from sticking tothe chute and causing plugging.

ResultsThe result of this project are a fullyfunctioning transition including anASGCO®-engineered and -fabricatedflow control chute and load zone thatexceeded the customer’s expectationsin regards to quality, workmanship,and functionality. The customer wasable to run product without anydelays and it made for a seamlesstransition to the customer’s goal ofbypassing a dryer with its product. DCi

Installing a cement inletprobe system

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Märker Cement in Harburg, south Germany, operates anFLSmidth satellite rotary kiln with a capacity of 3,000 tonnes perday, write Dipl.Ing. (FH) Johannes Schwab, Märker Cement, and Dipl.Wirt. Ing. Fred Gumprecht, ENOTEC GmbH. In order to furtheroptimize its process, especially with regard to new NOx andNH3 emission limits, Märker Cement decided to install a kilninlet probe system. For this purpose, severalmanufacturers of kiln inlet probe systems werecompared and, additionally, kiln inlet probesystems in use in other cement plants wereconsidered. Based on the experiences at theother cement plants, the decision was made toinstall a CEMTEC probe system from Germany’sENOTEC GmbH.

ENOTEC’s CEMTEC probe system consists ofa probe, a compressed air tank, a re-cooler forcooling water, a coolant control cabinet, a localcontrol box and an analyser cabinet with built-inPLC (See Figure 1). As the probe is inserted, itrotates 90° and the plunger is activated toremove deposits in the tube. Inserted in theprocess, the probe tube is cooled by a

water/glycol coolant and is cooled by an air/water re-cooler. Athree-way valve provides a constant coolant return temperatureof 85°C. In order to prevent the probe from caking stuck in thekiln inlet, the probe rotates 90° in adjustable intervals. Once aday, the probe is retracted and reinserted into the process toensure that the probe can extract automatically in case an

Märker Cement opts for CEMTEC kiln inlet measurement system from ENOTEC

Figure 1: Schematic of the CEMTEC System withair/coolant re-cooler. (source: ENOTEC GmbH)

Figure 2: Installation of theCEMTEC kiln inlet probe system

(source: ENOTEC GmbH)

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emergency retraction is necessary. The probe extracts the sample gas from the kiln inlet through

its internal sintered metal filter. Deposits on the inner filter tubeand at the sample gas inlet are removed by regular plungermovement. Plunger movement means that the internal filter tubewith the plunger is regularly driven back and forth by twopneumatic pistons. All functions of the CEMTEC system such asplunger movement, probe rotating, purging andinsertion/retraction can be set exactly via the PLC and adaptedto on-site conditions. Cyclic impulse cleaning with purge air,which takes seconds, does not interfere with process control asthe measured values are blanked out in the control room duringpurging. The sample gas is extracted through the heated samplegas line for sample gas conditioning and further to the gasanalysers in the system cabinet. All of the CEMTEC probe’smovements are completely pneumatically driven. A sufficientlylarge compressed air buffer tank is used as an ‘energy reserve’for an emergency retraction, should the mains voltage or plantair fail. This is controlled by a SIMATIC PLC with backup battery.

INSTALLATION AT MÄRKER CEMENT

The challenges of the kiln inlet are flue gas temperatures of>1,100°C, high dust loads of <4,000g/m3 and caking in the riserduct. The measuring gas inlet of this gas sampling probe must be‘in front’ of the kiln inlet seal, as seen from the flue gas flowdirection. A nozzle with a flange must be installed horizontally atthe inlet chamber, at an angle congruent to the kiln axis, in such away that the kiln flue can be extracted without false air from theinlet seal.

Due to site conditions at Märker Cement, the probe couldonly be installed under the bypass outlet, i.e. on the side of thekiln that rotates towards the ground. During installation of theprobe, which protrudes approximately 2.5m through the inletchamber into the kiln, care was taken to prevent falling materialfrom the riser duct from damaging the probe. After two years ofoperation, this prudent choice of installation location andpositioning within the inlet chamber has paid off, as the probehas not been damaged. The probe extracts sample gas from theupper third of the kiln and protrudes about 40cm behind the kilninlet seal into the kiln. Initially Märker Cement was concernedregarding the dust load directly at the bypass outlet as well asthe representativeness of the measured values. In order toreduce the noise emission of the air/water re-cooler, a sound-insulating enclosure was installed.

For optimal probe operation and service, an additional 30m²platform had to be installed in the heat exchanger tower to theleft of the inlet chamber, about 3m above the existing floor. Inorder to comply with the European Machinery Directive, accessto the platform is only possible via a staircase, which is closed offby an electronically secured door. Access to the platform is onlypossible if the probe is retracted. The coolant temperaturecontrol cabinet (pump, mixing valve, control for watertemperature, water volume and water pressure) was installedbelow the platform and is accessible at all times. The gas analysersystem cabinet, (with sample gas conditioning as well as theanalysers for O2, CO, NO and SO2) have been installed in thee-room below the heat exchanger tower for protection againstweather influences. The air/water re-cooler is installed in asound-insulating enclosure due to the noise emission of the fan.This ensures that no additional sound is emitted. Plant personnelcan alter the PLC control of the CEMTEC probe from‘automatic’ to ‘manual’ operation via the local control box, whichis mounted below the platform. During manual operation the

probe can be inserted, rotated, retracted or pneumaticallycleaned for control purposes. An oxygen-indicating display isinstalled at the local control box, which allows the furnacepersonnel to check whether the probe is properly extracting fluegas and that the analysis is working correctly.

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE

After two years, the results of the probe measurements are veryconvincing and corroborate with other measurements in the kiln.This can be seen by comparing the ammonia water consumptionand the measured NOx concentration from the kiln inletmeasurement (See Figure 4). The relationship between NOx inthe kiln inlet and ammonia water consumption of the SNCRsystem is clearly shown. The influence of O2 and CO on thedenitrification reaction was also determined by the gas analysis.As soon as sufficient O2 is present in the kiln inlet, the NOreduction significantly improves. NO values are used to controlthe SNCR system. Märker Cement uses a STEAG Powitec highefficiency selective non catalytic reduction (heSNCR) system, amodern APC solution with model-predictive algorithms that isbased on the artificial neural networks of online computationalfluid dynamics (CFD) for temperature-controlled injection. Thegas measurements of the probe at the kiln inlet, in particular ofNOx, O2 and CO, are particularly valuable for modelling theprocess section relevant to the heSNCR as precisely as possible.They also allow immediate and rapid reaction to changes in theraw gas by means of their position directly at the kiln inlet.Short periods during which these values are not available duringthe cleaning procedures are bridged by an NOx prediction,performed by a software sensor based on neural networks. Theprobe thus provides very important information in order to beable to safely meet the low NOx and in particular NH3 limitswith low reduction agent input.

The measured O2 and CO values at the kiln inlet enable theoperator to adjust the secondary combustion air quantityaccordingly. If the O2 value is too high, the ID fan must drawmore flue gas through the furnace system than necessary. If theO2 value is too low and there is a very high CO content, thecombustion is sub-optimal. Here, the operator can makeappropriate changes to the settings, either to the burner or tothe ID fan to achieve the best possible combustion. Thanks tothe kiln inlet measurement, the combustion has been optimizedso that the CO level at the chimney (emission measurement) hasbeen reduced significantly.

Until now this was not possible because of insufficientmeasurement technology to understand the process, in particularthe formation of CO. Furthermore, one could not estimate the

Figure 3: The CEMTEC probewithin the kiln inlet chamber

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extent to which the O2 measured at the top cyclone stage iscorrect, as false air that is drawn via the heat exchanger is alsomeasured at this point. Using the kiln inlet measurement, it hasbeen possible to accurately and continually measure thecombustion gases from the burner in order to obtain a basis foran improvement in the combustion. The optimal air volume (intonnes per hour) could be determined by means of thecombustion calculation and the addition of the false air at theheat exchanger. With the addition of flue gas volumemeasurement, which is installed in the gas direction after the lastcyclone stage, the required air quantity can now be measuredand the ID fan can be controlled accordingly. Due to thisconstant furnace control, emissions at the chimney and energyconsumption per ton of clinker can be reduced. Essentially, in asystem without downstream equipment such as regenerativethermal oxidizer or calciner, the main burner must burnoptimally, since any error can be difficult to correct.

OPTIMIZATION OF THE PROBE

After installation of the CEMTEC analyser system at thebeginning of 2015 and the training of employees, the probe hasbeen used 24/7. It is automatically retracted once a day for visualinspection. Originally, the probe was flushed with compressed airevery 60 minutes. This had to be temporarily reduced to 30minutes due to high accumulation of dust and the associatedmaintenance of the analysis. The factory settings for the plunger(one minute) and for probe rotation (two minutes) of the probecould be maintained. During the winter break of 2016, furtheroptimization was carried out with ENOTEC with regard tocompressed air purging. A flushing programme was installed onthe PLC software to clean the probe by means of several shortpulses, similar to the compressed air guns in a heat exchangertower. The cleaning intervals can be set flexibly on the touchpanel by the operator. The probe is currently cleaned hourly bythree purge pulses for a total of 36 seconds. Due to thepressure waves generated during impulse cleaning, dust depositswithin the CEMTEC probe are loosened and blown back into thekiln.

Since the entire CEMTEC control is carried out via a SimaticPLC, well known to Märker Cement, the operator has also madea programme change for the probe’s entry and exit. During thedaily insertion and subsequent retraction, the probe automaticallyrotates back and forth quickly and is simultaneously purged withcompressed air. Due to the rapid rotation of the probe, aspreviously explained, the originally-installed swivel joints on thetwo cooling water connections for flow and return on the probewere leaking slightly after four months of operation, a situationto which operators were alerted by the coolant/water pressure

monitor. The connectors were converted to a flange connectionand as a result, after more than one year of continuousoperation, no further leaks in the cooling water circuit haveoccurred.

MAINTENANCE

The CEMTEC probe supplies practically dust-free sample gasthrough its internal sintered metal filter (porosity 0.3mµ, surfacearea 1,900cm²) through the heated sample line to the analysercabinet. As the CEMTEC probe is operated at 85°C, coolanttemperature, the sample gas remains above the water dew pointalong the entire length of the sample line, from the gas inlet ofthe probe, to the analyser cabinet. Chemical reactions with gasmolecules contained in the sample gas, as is typical of coldsample paths, do not occur. No SO2 is lost in the condensateand there are also no ‘muddy deposits’ that can block probes andheated sample lines. It can be said that there is no regularmanual maintenance with the CEMTEC. The maintenance staffpurge the sample line twice a year, conduct general maintenancein the analyser cabinet and calibrate the analysers. A generalinspection of the system takes place weekly. On the whole, theprobe is very low-maintenance, despite the difficult conditions inthe kiln inlet, which enables around 95% availability of process gasvalues during kiln operation.

CONCLUSION

The CEMTEC kiln inlet measurement is a robust measuringsystem that is well suited to cement plants. It allows O2, CO,NO and SO2 parameters to be continuously measured in the kilninlet chamber. In conjunction with additional measurements, itserves to further optimize the production of clinker. MärkerCement expects to be able to carry out further optimizations tothe burner using measurements from the CEMTEC probe infuture. Since the effects of adjustments to the burnercombustion air without reliable gas analysis was difficult tocomprehend in the past and, as the company was not able toview the flame from the outside due to the plant’s satellitecooler, the CEMTEC probe systems will remain an importantpermanent instrument for optimization of the plant.

ENOTECIn 1980, Fred Gumprecht established ENOTEC GmbH, which isan acronym for ENergy Optimization TEChnology. The currentheadquarters is located in Marienheide near Cologne. Thecompany is a leader in flue gas and process gas analysis andproduces analysers for almost all applications for combustionoptimization and emissions measurement. Thanks to animproved control of processes, energy usage can be permanently

reduced. The analysers, which areproduced in Germany, excel inprecision, quality and durability. Ifwished for, ENOTEC handles theservice requests for all its productsworldwide. Sixty workers areemployed at the headquarters and inthe four German regional offices.ENOTEC’s international distributionand service network consists ofENOTEC USA, ENOTEC Asia, ENOTECUK, ENOTEC East Europe and morethan 50 qualified and reliable partnersall around the world. Over 60% ofrevenues are derived from exports.

Figure 4: Comparison between NO concentration in the kiln and ammonia water consumption.Red: NO; Blue: NH4OH (source: ENOTEC GmbH)

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Forest productsgood news for Brazilian pulp

The world’s largest producer of short fibre pulp, Fibria, expectsto start up a second line at its ‘Horizonte’ mill in Mato Grossodo Sul state in Brazil in September, rather than in December thisyear. The 300–400,000 tonnes Fibria expects to produce at thenew mill this year, will take Brazil’s output of pulp to more than13mt (million tonnes) in 2017. Within a couple of years, the‘Horizonte II’ line is expected to be making close to 2mt a year.The short fibre pulp made from high yielding eucalyptus woodwhich forms most of the pulp made in Brazil, is particularlysuitable for the manufacture of tissue. Demand for tissue is nowgrowing considerably faster that the 1–2% average GDP (grossdomestic product) growth of a typical country.

A total of 5.5kg of tissue per capita is now used in Brazil eachyear, compared with 4kg ten years ago. The continuing move ofmillions of people from the countryside to cities in numerouscountries, particularly China, now the leading market for

Brazilian pulp, means this rate of growth will continue for sometime yet. Those living in cities also tend to use higher qualitypaper as time passes as well. In addition to its mill in TresLagoas, Fibria also owns a mill at Jacarei, close to the coast inSao Paulo state, as well as the three lines which form the 2.3mt-capacity Aracruz mill complex, in Espirito Santo state, to thenorth of Rio de Janeiro.

The first of a new generation of short fibre mills, Aracruz I,was started up 40 years ago. Like all mills in Brazil, Aracruz getsall the wood it needs from forests close to the mill. But suchhave been the gains in productivity in the forests, intransportation systems, and in manufacturing, that while it costsabout $200 to make each tonne of pulp at the relatively elderlyAracruz mill, it costs just over $100 to make a tonne at the newline in Mato Grosso, which despite its size and complexity, at£2.3 billion, cost significantly less than had been expected. The

Fibria to start up its ‘Horizonte II’ line early

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two lines at Horizonte will between them soon be making closeto 4mt of pulp a year, almost twice as much as the three lines atAracruz. For this reason, Fibria has been examining thepossibility of shutting down one of the elderly lines at theEspirito Santo mill. In recent years dozens, if not hundreds ofhigh-cost elderly pulp mills in North America, Europe and evenAsia have been closed down, and the customers they used tosupply, have switched to buying pulp from Brazil, or another low-cost mill elsewhere, instead.

The new Puma mill belonging to the very large Klabincompany, market leader in the important packaging sector inBrazil, attained 100% of its 1.5mt capacity early this year. Klabinhad sales of $2.7 billion in 2016, following the start up of thePuma mill, compared with about $1 billion previously.

Because of the special needs of the packaging industry, whichuses mainly very resistant ‘long’ fibre pulp made mainly frompine, rather than eucalyptus, the Puma mill makes two types ofpulp. Of this, 1.1mt will be short fibre pulp, much of which isbeing commercialized by the Fibria company, 400,000 tonnes willbe long fibre pulp, suitable for making ‘liquid’ packaging which isone of Klabin’s specialities, and for which new uses are alwaysbeing developed. Klabin is a major exporter of liquid packaging,much of which is sold to plants owned by the ‘Tetrapak’company round the world. Another company which is benefitingfrom the steady growth in demand for tissue is the Chilean-owned CMPC. With little room for further expansion in Chile,CMPC has bought the Melhoramentos company, a leading playerin the Brazilian domestic market for tissue, as well as the Guairapulp mill adjacent to Porto Alegre, where output has beendoubled to more than 1.5mt.

The Eldorado mill, owned by the JBS meat company, andwhich had been planning to build a second, 2mt, line, has delayedmaking a start in this, following difficulties with some of thepension funds invested in the mill by several of Brazil’s stateowned companies. Eldorado told these investors that the millwas worth considerably more than it actually is, which has led todistortions on dividend and other payments. The Eldorado chiefexecutive has been sacked.

Reports state that the rate at which Brazil’s tropical forest isbeing cut down, has increased sharply in the past few years, afterslowing for a decade. The higher rate of earlier times, waslargely explained by the fact that land was cleared, first forraising cattle, then for planting soya, with few restrictions. Butpartly because of concern from consumers in countries whichimported Brazilian soya and beef that this contributes to globalwarming, this practice has been limited in recent years.Increased demand for valuable timber, much of which isexported, but most of which is used in Brazil itself, now seemsto be the main reason for the increase in the growth of cutting.But the reduced levels in policing by the various authoritieswhose job it is to prevent the illegal use of forests, which isexplained by the political confusion in Brazil in the past fewyears, is another problem. Most of the illegally logged wood isexported from the Amazon region. But in the past few years,there has been a steady growth in the production and export ofmainly high quality furniture from Brazil, most of this made fromwood from sustainable plantations in the south. The UnitedStates is the leading market for this product, taking 27% of thetotal, the United Kingdom is in second place followed byArgentina, Uruguay and Peru.

Indexator previewed its next-generationharvest rotator at the world’s largestforestry fair, Elmia Wood 2017. “In additionto our existing product line of rotators, linksand our new K100 hose swivels, wepreviewed one of our latest ventures, thenew HX rotators which are speciallyadapted to handle the toughest of harvests,”says Indexator’s marketing director ErikSvensson.

With its original patented technique,which is completely new to this kind ofrotator, Indexator is contributing towardsthe continuous development of the forestryindustry.

“Harvests are becoming more effective,and higher demands are being placed on allof the machine components we use. Developments aren’tgoing to stop, in fact things are only going to advance morequickly in the future,” says Svensson. “We are currentlyputting huge resources into designing our next generation ofharvest rotators, which will be able to meet future demandsfor even greater productivity.

Elmia Wood took place on 7–10 June in Jönköping inSweden. It hosted more than 500 exhibitors and receivedaround 50,000 visitors from 50 different countries.

Indexator Rotator Systems AB is a global expert in the

manufacture of rotators, swivels and accessories. Today,Indexator is an extremely strong brand in the forestry,material handling and recycling industries all over the world.The company conducts world-class R&D that includes adedicated, in-house test lab that international equipmentmanufacturers also turn to develop new products andfunctions. It currently has about 140 employees and annualsales of around SEK 230 million. A high proportion of itssales go to export, with around 80% of production being soldto more than 40 markets around the world.

Indexator unveils its next-generation harvest rotator

Next generation harvest rotatorfrom Indexator Rotator Systems.

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MultiDocker offers a range of cargo handlers andlogistics solutions for ports, industries and terminals,including models that are ideal for handling forestproducts. The company’s products are characterized byhigh efficiency, fast performance, high reliability, highmachine availability and a long low-cost working life.MultiDocker produces many different configurations ofits hydraulic cargo handlers, on crawler tracks or wheelundercarriages, so it can offer its customers a completeportfolio in all sizes and for all applications. Its flexiblesolutions enable the customer to load or unload sawnwood, round timber, chips, pellets, bags, steel products,scrap, rocks, pulpwood, gravel, and several other sortsof bulk and general cargo.

With over 30 years of experience of shipping andlogistics, MultiDocker can offer logistics developmentservices of all sizes, from single material handlingproducts, lean time reduction calculations to analyses ofthe customer’s total supply chain solution. Thesolutions it provides improve efficiency which, in turn,reduces operating costs and increases volumes handledper hour. That is a plus both for customers and for theenvironment.

MultiDocker’s cargo handling products are based onits own industrial and innovative solutions combinedwith standard, reliable and well-proven Catcomponents. The products are built with several newfuel-saving and comfort-enabling features and benefitsfor owners and operators. In order to reach maximumperformance, the operator needs to feel comfortable inthe working environment. MultiDocker strives todeliver a cabin environment that is safe, highlydeveloped, steady and comfortable.

MultiDocker believes high productivity is achievedby an efficient cargo handler with maximum uptime. Astrong, fast and manoeuvrable cargo handler, reliablecomponents and a well-organized service supplier make the MultiDocker products just that — highly productive. The

Caterpillarservice networkensures reliableservice on aglobal stage24/7.

CUSTOMERS &SEGMENTS

MultiDocker’scustomers areto be foundwithin theforest, steel andother bulkindustriesworldwide.

Someexamplesinclude:❖ In Asia,MultiDocker hasdeliveredproducts and

MultiDocker’s units used worldwide for handling wood products

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solutions to RAPP (Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper). Rapp is alarge producer of pulp and paper in Indonesia and invested inMultiDocker products as a key element in its logistics chainfor its mill in Kerinci, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. AtSumatra the MultiDocker products discharge barges for thecustomer, about five million tonnes of pulp logs per year on ariverside jetty, from where the logs move on to the mill.

❖ In South America, MultiDocker has provided several machinesto Fibria, the world’s leading eucalyptus pulp producer. Themachines are used at Fibria’s Novo Horizonte II mill and arepart of the overall expansion of Fibria’s operations in thismill. The MultiDocker products are serving the wood yardand feeding lines of the mill. The concept introduced hasbeen a successful part of the logistical operations at the mill.

❖ The United States is also of great interest. Throughco-operation with local partner Process Inc, MultiDocker hasestablished itself with a few units and by participating in someexhibitions where it has found significant interest for itsmodels and solutions — especially among the inlandwaterways industries.

❖ There is a strong economic climate in its markets andindustries and MultiDocker will continue to strengthen itsposition in the markets where it sees great potential. Thecompany will develop its commitment to sustainablemanufacturing and will seek partners in this area, electricpower and hybrid operations as examples. The demand forMultiDocker’s products is strong and the number ofquotations it has sent recently represents great potential.MultiDocker is actively working in Europe, South America, theUS and the CIS where it is finding increased interest in thesolutions it offers and for its new and existing models.

COMPETITION

MultiDocker faces significant competition on the market fromcompanies Liebherr, Sennebogen and Mantsinen, which providesimilar products. MultiDocker’s strengths are broad userknowledge, high technical competence and skilled partnerswithin product development and manufacturing.

MultiDocker’s broad user knowledge and its way ofsuggesting logistical solutions have created great success for

many customers, customers that have continued to invest in itsproducts and solutions.

Through co-operation with Caterpillar dealers and its ownrepresentatives, MultiDocker has established a network for sales,service, and after-sales support around the globe. This is a greatadvantage. Not only do the dealers gain the after-salesadvantages from MultiDocker products being sold; they have alsoexperienced and expressed the need of its niche products tooffer their customers a complete range of products.MultiDocker is to be seen as a complement to Cat as it provides

niche products — forports, terminals andindustries— which Catdoesn’t offer.

GLOBAL REACH

MultiDocker isrepresented all over theworld. Its headquartersis situated inNorrköping, Sweden.

The company has itsown salesrepresentatives inEurope, CIS, Americaand Asia. Through theco-operation withdealers all over theworld, MultiDocker hasestablished a successfulnetwork for sales,service and spare partssupply.

MultiDocker units are also ideal forhandling other, loose, bulk products.

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Metro Ports 35

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ORTS GmbH Maschinenfabrik 60

PHB Weserhütte, S.A. Inside Back Cover

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Stemm Equipos Industriales, S.L. 5

TMSA Tecnologia em Movimentação S/A 58

United Bulk Terminals USA, Inc. 30

Verstegen Grijpers BV 97

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Alex Stewart International Corporation Ltd 82

B.V. BECO 83

Bendezu Port Equipment GmbH 41

Buhler AG, Grain Logistics Directory Back Cover

Cimbria Unigrain A/S 66

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Coaltrans Conferences Ltd 68

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2000 ENGINEERINGHeiligenbloem 8NootdorpZuid-HollandThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Edwin AlewijnseJob Title: PresidentT: + 31 153 101 144F: + 31 153 101 145E: info@2000engineering.comW: http://www.2000engineering.nl/

4B BRAIMECOMPONENTSHunslet RoadLeedsWest YorkshireLS10 1JZUKContact: Mrs Simone BiockJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 44 113 246 1800F: + 44 113 243 5021E: 4b-uk@go4b.comW: www.go4b.comOther equipment: Hazardmonitoring equipment, levelindicators.4B is the world’s leadingmanufacturer of Bulk HandlingComponents, for theagricultural and industrialsectors. Our range includesMechanical Components(Plastic and Metallic ElevatorBuckets, Bolts, Belts &Splices), Forged ConveyorChains, and ElectronicMonitoring Equipment forElevators and Conveyors.

A/S CIMBRIAFaartoftvej 22Thisted7700DenmarkContact: Mr Lars NorgaardJob Title: Sales DirectorT: + 45 9617 9000F: + 45 9617 9299E: holding@cimbria.comW: www.cimbria.comCimbria was established in1947 and is today aninternational organisation with800 employees in 20companies throughout theworld. Cimbria offersequipment and solutions forprocessing and storage ofgrain and seed, and conveyingequipment for bulk handling.

AG GROWTHINTERNATIONAL (AGI)198 Commerce DriveWinnipegMBR3P 0Z6CanadaContact: Ms Melanie DavidsonJob Title: Marketing Manager,Commercial BrandsT: + 1 204 594 2420E: Melanie.davidson@aggrowth.comW: www.aggrowth.comAg Growth International (AGI)is a leading manufacturer ofportable and stationary grainhandling, storage andconditioning equipment,including augers, beltconveyors, grain storage bins,grain handling accessories,grain aeration equipment andgrain drying systems.

AGRICO SALES, INC.14900 Intracoastal DriveNew OrleansLouisana70129USAContact: Mr Bob RieckJob Title: Vice President - SalesT: + 1 504 436 9400E: brieck@agricosales.comW: www.agricosales.comDesign and build turnkeyprojects for handling a widerange of bulk commodities.Specializes in the manufactureof shiploaders, conveyorsystems and storage facilities.

AGROMATIC AGGoldingerstrasse 30LaupenCH-8637SwitzerlandContact: Ms Anita SpeierT: + 41 55 256 21 00E: anita.speier@agromatic.comW: www.agromatic.comA leading manufacturer ofmeasuring and control systemsfor mills, feed mills and silos.Dampening systems areproduced with capacities from3tph up to 200tph. Producesall types of full and empty levelindicators. For continuousmeasuring of silo levels unitsare offered for bin heights up to60m (ultrasonic version).Produces a wide range ofcombined units and fully

automatically controlled coolingmachines.

ALEX STEWARTAGRICULTURE LTD

21 Sefton Business ParkNethertonLiverpoolMerseysideL30 1RDUKContact: Mr Glenn ForbesJob Title: Agriculture ManagerT: + 44 151 525 1488F: + 44 151 530 1563E: Glenn.forbes@alexstewartagriculture.comW: www.alexstewartagriculture.comAlex Stewart Agricultureprovides world class FOSFAand GAFTA approvedindependent inspection andagriculture laboratory services.We are supported by the A.Norman Tate and Huson andHardwick Laboratories rangeof agricultural analyticalservices for oilseeds, raw &refined sugar, oils & fats, bioenergy, grains, fertilizers andother food products.

ALEX STEWARTINTERNATIONALCORPORATION LTD

2b Sefton Business ParkNethertonLiverpoolMerseysideL30 1RDUKContact: Mr Graham StewartJob Title: Managing Director

T: + 44 151 525 2132E: graham.stewart@alexstewartinternational.comW: www.alexstewartinternational.comAlex Stewart certifies quantityand quality of all commodityimports/exports, includinginspection and analysis. TheAlex Stewart Internationalnetwork of regional companiesprovides inspection andanalysis of agriculturalproducts and foodstuffs, fuels,metals and minerals, steel andsteel scrap, and alsogeochemical and environmentalservices.

AMECO SA43, Rue du 21 NovembreIllfurthF-68720FranceContact: Mr Stephane KillianJob Title: CEOT: + 33 389 255969F: + 33 389 255968E: info@ameco-fr.comW: http://www.ameco-tm.com/

ANTAR@PRESSVESSStallings HouseStallings LaneKingswinfordWest MidlandsDY6 7LGUKContact: Mr Roger BannisterJob Title: CEOT: + 44 1384 400 088F: + 44 1384 296 268E: roger.bannister@antar-equipment.comW: www.pressvess.co.ukDesign and manufacture alarge range of handlingequipment for storing, batching,conveying and weighing drybulk materials. Storagecapacities from 10-15 tonnesare catered for.Batching/weighing up to100tph. Automated controlsystems ensure accuratedosing/weighing. Design/CADfacilities. Fully equipped andextensive workshop facilities.Over 100 years experience ofmaterial handling equipment.

ANVIL ATTACHMENTSPO Box 216261 Highway 19Slaughter

Louisiana70777USAContact: Mr Shane ToncreyJob Title: Marketing DirectorT: + 1 225 654 8223 ext 208F: + 1 225 654 3125E: Sales@AnvilAttachments.comW: www.AnvilAttachments.comManufacturer of grabs,grapples and clamshell bucketsfor cable, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic operation. Models forships-gear, gantry, excavators,crawler cranes and hydraulicequilibrium cranes. Brandsinclude Anvil, Hawco, Pro-line,Owen, Yaun, Williams & Drott.New, used, rentals, rebuilds,repairs, parts and service,since 1969.

ARLONA ENGINEERINGPO Box 41125RossburghDurbanKZN4072South AfricaContact: Mr Steve ChristyJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 27 31 205 95 90F: + 27 31 205 98 35E: steve@arlona.co.zaW: www.arlona.co.zaDesign and manufacture ofgrabs from 3m³ touch down to12m³ radio remote opening andmobile hopper / conveyorcombinations suitable for shipor shore based operations.Customised solutions designedand built by the largestmanufacturer of stevedoringequipment in Africa.

AS RIKONTvaika Street 68bRigaLV-1034LatviaContact: Mr Aleksandrs NikolajevsJob Title: Chief Operating OfficerT: + 371 67393156 / + 37129103410F: + 371 67393828E: rikon@rikon.lv orsales@rikon.lvW: www.rikon.lvA/S RIKON manufacturesportal slewing and gantrycranes, parts of cranes, grabs,spreaders. A/S RIKON makeshandling devices, overheadcranes and other steelstructures, provides services

for installation, commissioningand handling portal cranes,gantry cranes and various otherport equipment.

ASHTON BULK LTDThe Old TanneryKelstonBathBA1 9ANUnited KingdomContact: Mr Joe DudmanJob Title: DirectorT: + 44 117 329 4841E: admin@ashtonbulk.comW: www.ashtonbulk.com

ATLASMANUFACTURING CO.INCPO Box 1969622 East McPherson DriveMonticelloMS 39654USAContact: Mr Ashley WatsonJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 1 601 587 4511F: + 1 601 587 5393E: ashley@atlasmanufacturing.netW: www.atlasmanufacturing.netBuilds new and customdesigned single, two, three andfour rope cable grabs as wellas hydraulic grabs andcontinuous unloader buckets.All Atlas grabs are constructedusing high quality alloy steelswith heat treated pins andbushings.

AUGUST PENKERTGMBHXantener Str.12Mülheim an der Ruhr45479GermanyContact: Mr Bodo Altgeld-WichmannJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 49 2084 1969-0F: + 49 2084 1969-22E: info@brehme-ubo.comW: www.brehme-ubo.com

VIGAN pneumatic ship-unloader NIV 600tph recentlydelivered and commissioned in

Jazan, Saudi Arabia.In the last three years, VIGANhas equipped four Saudi ports

with a total of nine NIV 600s:three NIV 600s on rubber tyres

in Yanbu Commercial Port; andtwo NIV 600s on rails in each

of Jeddah, Dammam and JazanPort, as part of the investment

program of SAGO.

VIGAN Engineering s.a.16 rue de l’Industrie

B. 1400 NivellesBelgium

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YAURECONLevel 1055 Grenfell StreetAdelaideSouth Australia5000AustraliaT: + 61 8 8237 9905F: + 61 8 8237 9778E: adelaide@aurecongroup.comW: www.aurecongroup.com

AUSTRALIANSUPERINTENDENCECOMPANYPO Box 7003East BrisbaneQueensland4169AustraliaContact: Mr Doug ParryJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 61 7 3391 8640F: + 61 7 3217 3942E: dparry@austsupco.com.au

B.V. BECO

Industrieterrein “De Biezen”De Limiet 18VianenUtrecht4131 - NRThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Henk van VurenJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 31 347 323 100F: + 31 347 377 780E: h.vanvuren@beco-vianen.nl or m.pors@beco-vianen.comW: www.becograbs.com /www.beco-vianen.comOne of the world’s leading

specialists in grabs for the bulkmarket. For more than 20years Beco Grabs have beenproviding high-end, ready-to-run technological solutions.We have a big scale ofproducts: Grabs - Wheelloader,excavator and demolitionequipment - Tipping Trailers -Hooklift carriers - Harbour- andindustrial trailers.

BAYARDS ALUMINIUMCONSTRUCTIONSPO Box 9Nieuw-LekkerlandZH2957 ZGThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Dick de KluijverJob Title: Commercial DirectorT: + 31 184 683000F: + 31 184 684345E: dick.dekluijver@bayards.nlW: www.bayards.nlBulk containers.

BEDESCHI MID-WESTCONVEYOR8245 Nieman RoadLenexaKansas66214USAContact: Mr Sudy L VohraJob Title: Executive Vice PresidentT: + 1 913 261 2406F: + 1 913 261 2472E: sudyv@mwconveyor.comW: www.mwconveyor.comBMWC furnishes the design,supply and erection of GrainHandling Conveyor Systems,fertilizer storage, unloading andloading systems at terminals.Some of the systems includegrain storage facilities in Eygptand China. The Productsinclude Belt Conveyors, PipeConveyors

BEDESCHI SPAVia Praimbole38 LimenaPadova35010ItalyContact: Mr Pietro De MichieliJob Title: Chief Operating OfficerT: + 39 049 766 3100F: + 39 049 884 8006E: sales@bedeschi.comW: www.bedeschi.comBedeschi’s wide product rangeincludes equipment forindustries such as BulkMaterials Handling, MarineLogistics and Mining.Services range from feasibilitystudies and basic engineeringto complete green field, turnkey installations. Design activities are performedat our technical centers in Italyand United States, while thestate-of-art workshop in Italyhandles all manufacturing.

BEHN + BATESMASCHINENFABRIKGMBH & CO. KGRobert-Bosch-Strasse 6MunsterD-48153GermanyContact: Ms Gabriele BussT: + 49 251 9796 0F: + 49 251 9796 260E: sales@behnbates.comW: www.behnbates.comManual, semi-automatic andfully automatic filling systemsfor the filling of all kind of foodand animal feed products intovalve and open-mouth bagswith filled weights from 1.5 upto 50 kg and big bags of up to1,800 kg.

BENDEZU PORTEQUIPMENT GMBH

C/Camino Padre Cura, 15Bloq. Oasis II1º CCityEstepona 29680MálagaSpainContact: Mr Andrés BendezúJob Title: General ManagerT: +34 679 449 189E: info@bendezu.comW: www.bendezu.comWe deal with second hand portequipment such as MobileHarbour Cranes,shipunloaders, MaterialHandlers, grabs, etc, and newand fully refurbished DieselEngines, especially for harbourcranes. We also offer Hoppers(with and without dustsuppresion) and ConveyorBelts for loading vessels.

BERGU INTERNATIONALABNygata 30Box 5006HelsingborgS-250 05SwedenContact: Mr Conny SimonssonT: + 46 42 12 7970F: + 46 42 12 8002E: bergu@telia.comW: www.bergu.comDesign and manufacture bagemptying equipment as well aspneumatic conveyors, silos andsilo discharge systems, divertervalves, etc.

BEST SERVICE GROUP(B.S.G.) BVBABogaardestraat 168MMaldegemOost-Vlaanderen B-9990BelgiumContact: Mrs Kathleen BreusegemJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 32 50 711801F: + 32 50 710402E: info@sobemai.comW: www.sobemai.com

BGS HOLLANDHoogeveeneweg 5Nieuwerkerk ad Ijssel2913 LVThe NetherlandsContact: Ms Martina HermansT: + 31 180 317838F: + 31 180 315538E: info@bgsholland.nlW: www.bgsholland.nlSpecialise in tailor madedesign/manufacturing ofloading spout for dry granularand powdery products prone todust problems. Produce theunique Choke Feed Scavenger.

BIRRUS INTERNATIONALPTY LTD10 Dandenang StreetDandenongVictoria 3175AustraliaContact: Mr Paul ShultzJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 613 9769 2646F: + 613 9769 2535E: sales@birrus.com.auW: www.birrus.com.au

BLUE WATER MISTINGPO Box 7545West LakesAdelaideSouth Australia 5021AustraliaContact: Mr James DavenportE: sales@bluewatermisting.comW: www.bluewatermisting.com

BLUG CREDEBLUGS.L.Juan XXIII - 9AzpeitiaGuipuzcoa 20730SpainContact: Mr JR ZubeldiaJob Title: Commercial ManagerT: + 34 943 810 150F: + 34 943 815 665E: comercial@blug.esW: www.blug.esBLUG is strongly related to bulkterminal handling operations formore than 44 years, withdifferent grabs performingsuccessfully in the 5 continents.BLUG’s presence in maritimeterminals is mainly focused inEuropean, American andAfrican ports as a qualityproduct reference.

BOSCH REXROTH B.V.Kruisbroeksestraat 1BoxtelNoord-Brabant 5281 RVThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Edwin DoedeeJob Title: Sales Manager,Materials Handling & MiningT: + 31 411 65 19 51F: + 31 411 65 14 83E: cylinders@boschrexroth.nlW: www.boschrexroth.nlHas a worldwide responsibilityfor turnkey projects and thedevelopment and production ofHydraulic Cylinders. Core competence is thedevelopment of engineered-to-order products, mostly one-offsolutions for specificapplications.

BOSSTEK1607 W. Chanute Rd.PeoriaIL 61615USAContact: Mr Mike LewisJob Title: Sales Manager

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ST: + 1 309 693 8600F: + 1 309 693 8605E: info@bosstek.comW: http://bosstek.comDustBoss® suppressionsystems deliver field-provensolutions for open-area dustissues, including source-pointparticle management and afamily of mobile units.Proprietary technology deliverssuperior results and reliability,able to blanket up to 280,000square feet with a singleoscillating machine.

BOYNE AREAMANUFACTURING(BAM)1 Altair DriveBoyne CityMI 49712USAContact: Mr John LaursenJob Title: Director of Sales &MarketingT: + 1 231 459 4242F: + 1 231 459 4243E: jlaursen@boynearea-mfg.comW: www.boynearea-mfg.comBulk Material HandlingSpecialist. Design, Engineerand Build, Spouts,Positioners,Gates& Valves, Diverters,AirFlow Conveyors,Hoppers, BinVents,& Dust Collectors.We area new (4yrs.)& growingcompany with over 100 years ofcombined experience. Ourdesigns and equipment havebeen sold and installedthroughout the world.Other services -onsiteinspection & equipmentrecommendations.

BROCK GRAINSYSTEMSA Division of CTB, Inc611 N. Higbee StreetPO Box 2000MilfordIndiana 46542-2000USAJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 1 574 658 4191F: + 1 574 658 4133E: brock@brockgrain.comW: www.brockgrain.comBrock Grain Systemsmanufactures and suppliesreliable commercial grainstorage silos and hopper-bottom holding silos, graindryers and controls, sweeps,bucket elevators, drag andscrew conveyors, and catwalksand structural support towers.

BRUKS ABSjögatan 1LÖrnsköldsvik SE-89160SwedenContact: Mr Pontus WestrupE: pwp@bruks.comW: http://www.bruks.com/

BRUKS ROCKWOODINCORPORATION5975 Shiloh RoadSuite 109AlpharettaGA 30005USAContact: Mr Ken UpchurchJob Title: Vice President of Sales& MarketingT: + 1 770 849 0100 x109E: kuh@bruks.comW: www.bruks.com

BUCKET MART INC.PO Box 1240MarionIllinois 62959USAContact: Mr Jack JohnsonJob Title: President/CEOT: + 1 813 390 8626F: + 1 813 908 9474E: salesbucketmart@aol.comW: www.bucketmart.netWe have all Sizes/Types ofNew/UsedClamshells/Grapples/Misc./buckets,Grapple buckets, Draglinebuckets, Grabs, Concretebuckets, misc. forsale/rent/lease.Buckets/Grapples/Clamshells/for Handling Scrap, Cement,Logs, Ore, Coal, Grain, Waste,Gravel, Rock, Stone,

Demolition, Misc.Supplying CustomersWorldwide/Around theClock/24-7!

BUHLER AG, GRAINLOGISTICSGupfenstrasse 5Uzwil CH-9240SwitzerlandContact: Mr Marcel SherrerT: + 41 71 955 3950E: marcel.scherrer@buhlergroup.comW: www.buhlergroup.comCustomized solutions for grainhandling.Bühler Grain LogisticsTerminals is the ideal partnerwhen it comes to reliablesolutions in the area of grainhandling and storage. Thecompany‘s wide range ofofferings includes ship loadingand unloading solutions,conveying systems and silos aswell as storage equipment.

BUHLER GMBH GRAINLOGISTICS

Eichstaetter Strasse 49Beilngries92339GermanyContact: Mrs Martina EckerleT: + 49 8461 701 129W: www.buhlergroup.com/grain-logisticsBühler Grain Logistics offerspackage solutions, machineryand components throughoutthe entire food value-addedchain - from an agriculturalproduct’s reception through tothe final stages of processing.Whether it’s a silo installation, aplant or individually tailoredmalting systems: Bühler is acompetent global partnerproviding individualized on-sitecustomer service fromconception to startup. Safety,dependability and sustainabilitythereby form the basis of atrustful customer relationship.

BULK LIFTINTERNATIONAL1013 Tamarac DriveCarpentersvilleIL 60110USAContact: Mr Brian KellyJob Title: National Sales ManagerT: + 1 847 428 6059 x 215F: + 1 847 428 7180E: briank@bulklift.comW: www.bulklift.comManufactures a wide array offlexible intermediate bulkcontainers (FIBCs), or bulkbags. With manufacturingfaciliies worldwide and stockingavailable in the United Statesthe company can offer just intime deliveries of all bulk bagrequirements.

C SPENCER LTDOne Humber QuaysWellington Street WestHullHU1 2BNUKContact: Mr Ian AtkinsonJob Title: Engineering DirectorT: + 44 113 815 0015E: engineering@cspencerltd.co.ukW: thespencergroup.co.uk

CACHAPUZ BILANCIAIGROUPParque Industrial de SobrepostaApartado 2012BragaBraga4701-952PortugalContact: Mr Nuno MatosJob Title: International BusinessDeveloperT: + 351 253 603 480F: + 351 253 603 485E: info@cachapuz.comW: www.cachapuz.comCachapuz is a reference in theimplementation of innovativesolutions to automate thelogistics, dispatching, reception

and weighing processes inindustrial plants. With amodular platform and extensiveknow-how, Cachapuz is able tomeet the needs of severalsectors worldwide.

CALIM GRABINDUSTRYPiri Reis CadÇinar San.Sitesi No:46 MaltepeIstanbul 81540TurkeyContact: Mr Murat CalimT: + 90 533 226 4923F: + 90 216 399 79 71E: info@calimkepce.comW: www.calimkepce.comCalim Grabs is a manufacturerof mechanical, electro-hydraulic and remote controlledgrabs.

CAMAR MILLSYSTEMS LTDP.O. Box 4191600 King St NSt. JacobsOntario N0B 2N0CanadaContact: Mr Rick WeberJob Title: PresidentT: +1 519 664 3709F: +1 519 664 3700E: rick@camar.caW: www.camar.ca

CAMBELTINTERNATIONAL CORP2820 West. 1100 SouthSalt Lake CityUtah 84104USAContact: Mr Dave HansenJob Title: Vice PresidentT: + 1 801 972 5511 ext 205F: + 1 801 972 5522E: info@cambelt.comW: www.cambelt.comSuppliers of fully mouldedsidewall belting, high inclineconveyor systems, domestorage reclaim systems andconveyor components.

CARGOTEC SWEDENAB, MARINESELFUNLOADERSPO Box 914Enköping SE-745 25SwedenContact: Mr Johan EricsonT: + 46 171 232 00F: + 46 171 232 99E: susales.enk@cargotec.comW: www.cargotec.com

CATERPILLAR BELGIUMAve des Etats UnisCharleroi B6041BelguimContact: Mr Philippe MichauxJob Title: MarketingF: + 32 71 25 29 56E: michaux_philippe@cat.com

CATERPILLAR INC100 NE Adams StreetPeoriaIL 616-6335USAContact: Mrs Sharon HollingJob Title: PRT: + 1 309 675 8995F: + 1 309 675 4757E: Holling_Sharon_L@Cat.comW: www.cat.comWide range of front endloaders, bulldozers, wheelloaders etc, used for all typesof bulk products and differentindustry applications.

CAVOTECDEUTSCHLAND GMBHLudwig-Erhard Strasse 1aEschborn D-65760GermanyContact: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas DreyerT: + 49 6196 50950 20F: + 49 6196 50950 22E: thomas.dreyer@cavotec.comW: www.cavotec.comCable management systemswith electrical cable reels, hosereels, cables/hoses with up to25kV. Spring reels; Plugs andsockets/connectors up to 660Aup to 25kV medium voltagecollectors, remote controls with

Atex.

CAVOTEC SAVia S. Balestra 27LuganoCH-6900SwitzerlandContact: Mr Michael ScheepersJob Title: Director, InvestorRelations & PRT: + 41 91 911 4010F: + 41 91 922 54 00E: michael.scheepers@cavotec.comW: www.cavotec.comCavotec Group is a globalleader in connecting mobileequipment. Products from the CavotecGroup manufacturing unitsinclude: Eex radio remotecontrols, electrical connectorsup to 15kV, flexible cables,cable reels, and slipring units.Distribution is supported by 22Cavotec sales and servicecompanies around the world.

CDM SYSTEMS, INC6002 East N AvenueKalamazooMI 49048USAContact: Mr Andrew ParkerT: + 1 763 428 9700F: + 1 763 428 9701E: steve@cdmsys.comW: www.cdmsys.comCDM Systems offers acomprehensive array of BulkConveying Systems,Components andEngineering/Design Services.With over 30 years ofexperience, we can provide youwith conveying and bulkhandling solutions for Materialsfrom Ash through Zinc,including marine applicationsas well as those in hostile,severe or high-temperatureenvironments.

CESUR PACKAGINGCORPORATIONCumhuriyet Mahallesi,Yüzyil Caddesi, No:64,IstanbulKartal 34876TurkeyContact: Mr Cihan CesurJob Title: General ManagerT: + 90 216 377 28 55F: + 90 216 377 11 90E: info@cesur.comW: www.cesur.comCesur Packaging is amanufacturer of all types ofFIBC ‘s ( Type A, B, C, D forvarious industries - UN, FoodGrade, Hygiene big bags), PPwoven bags and internationaldunnage bags with 82 years ofexperience in the industry andinternational markets.

CHIA ESPIRALES.ESPolígono Industrial El Sotillo S/NLa Puebla de CazallaSeville 41540SpainContact: Ms Carmen SojoT: + 34 629 340 472/ + 34 695402 000W: http://www.espirales.es/eng/CHÍA focuses its efforts onproviding tailor-made solutionsfor port, coal and olive oilindustries. Specializedequipment for industry,hoppers, ship unloadersconveyor belts, lifts, portterminals, solid bulkstorehouses, ecological loadand unload systems are onlysome of the tasks most carriedout by this enterprise.

CHIEF INDUSTRIESUK LTD.Beckingham Business ParkTolleshunt MajorMaldonEssex CM9 8LZUKContact: Mr Geoff FreedT: + 44 1621 868944F: + 44 1621 868955E: info@chief.co.ukW: www.chief.co.ukInternational supplier ofgalvanized grain storage silosand ancillary equipment.Undertake complete projects orcomponent supply to maincontractors. Manufacturing

companies in USA, UK andFrance, providing flexibility forinternational design standards.Experienced in countriesthroughout the world.

CHIEF INDUSTRIES, INCChief AgriP.O. Box 848KearneyNE 68848USAContact: Ms Christa BrittonJob Title: Marketing CoordinatorT: + 1 308 237 3186F: + 1 308 389 6703E: agri@chiefind.comW: www.agri.chiefind.comChief Agri specializes in thedesign, manufacture and saleof grain storage systemsaround the world. Chief offerseverything needed in acomplete grain storage system,including steel grain bins, grainhandling, conditioningequipment along withcontinuous flow grain dryersand square feed mill storagebins.

CHINA SONANGOLINTERNATIONAL (S)PTE LTD9 Temasek Boulevard #42-01Suntec Tower 2Singapore 038989SingaporeContact: Mr Eugene TanT: + 65 6808 1880F: + 65 6808 1881E: sg@chinasonangol.comW: www.chinasonangol.com

CHRISTIANSONSYSTEMS INC.PO Box 138BlomkestMinnesota 56216USAContact: Mr Mike SchowJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 1 320 995 6141 Ext 360F: + 1 320 995 6145E: sales@christianson.comW: www.christianson.comManufactures ship unloadersand conveyor systems underbrand names of Handlair,VacBoss, Vac-U-Vator,SeedVac, ChemVac, Push-Pac,SuperTower andSuperPortable.Equipment for the transfer ofdry flowable products includinggrain, feed, seed, rocks andsand.

CIMBRIA UNIGRAINA/S

Praestejorden 6ThistedDK- 7700DenmarkContact: Mr Lars NoergaardJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 45 72 42 24 00 / +4596179000F: + 45 72 42 24 99E: cbe@cimbria.comW: www.cimbria.comMarkets a large line ofproducts within dustfree loadingsystems. Loading solutions canbe delivered for all types ofmaterial using ship loading,stock piling, road and rail.Close to 30 years experience.Product programme covers allbranches where bulk productsare handled from agriculture toindustry.

CIVETTINI ITALO & CSAS (CFS HANDLING)

Via Golgi, 7CalvisanoBS 25012Italy

Contact: Mr Italo CivettiniJob Title: OwnerT: + 39 340 135 8822F: + 39 030 207 2026E: civettini@cfshandling.itW: www.cfshandling.itSede Operativa - workingheadquarters:Via Sigalina a Mattina, 12/1425018 - Montichiari - (BS) -Italy

CLARIANTCORPORATION101 Christine DriveBelenNM87002USAContact: Mr Justin MuellerJob Title: Head of Business GroupCDP AmericasT: + 1 505 975 1676E: desiccants@clariant.comW: www.desiccants.clariant.comClariant Cargo and DeviceProtection offers moisturesolutions such as ContainerDri® II container desiccants fora broad range of transportapplications: from goodstraveling in conventional cargocontainers to shipment andstorage of sensitive electronicand semiconductor devices.

CLAUDIUS PETERSTECHNOLOGIES S.A.S34 Avenue de SuisseBP 269IIIzachCedexF-68316FranceContact: Mr Jean ChristopheHolfertJob Title: Sales DirectorT: + 33 389 31 33 19F: + 33 389 61 95 25E: technologiessa@claudiuspeters.comW: www.claudiuspeters.comWorldwide suppliers ofstacking and reclaimingequipment for linear or circularstorage systems for a widerange of bulk commoditieswithin process or dispatchterminals.

CLEVELAND CASCADESLTD

Unit 22 DukeswayTeesside Industrial EstateThornabyStockton on TeesTS17 9LTUKContact: Mr Ian BarnardJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 44 1642 753260F: + 44 1642 753270E: enquiries@clevelandcascades.co.ukW: www.clevelandcascades.co.ukDesigns, manufactures,markets and installs bulkloading chutes for ship loading,silo filling, truck loading,conveyor transfer point;minimising dust emissions andproduct degradation, as well assegregation.

COBRA EUROPE SA12 rue Henry GuyBP 40081Luxeuil les Bains Cedex70300FranceContact: Mr Edgar MansourJob Title: PresidentT: + 33 671 58 72 56F: + 33 384 40 44 92E: emphone@cobra-cs.comW: www.cobra-cs.comThe COBRA group isspecialized in themanufacturing and distributionof conveyor components for thematerial handling industry.COBRA group combines fivebusinesses: Conveyor belts(Depreux, Transco, Indi),Components for conveyor

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(Go Smart) and Vulcanisingpresses (Mossier).Regional contacts:COBRA EURASIA; Tel: + 73 84 25 85 598, Email: cobraeurasia@bk.ruCOBRA AMERICA; Tel: + 1 423 968 9700, Email: bambi@cobraamerica.comCOBRA SOUTH PACIFIC; Tel:+ 61 2 4722 5633, Email: terry@cobrasp.com.au

COMERCIAL TAUROS.A.Merced 380 Of. 71SantiagoMetropolitana8320310ChileContact: Mr Matias LeytonJob Title: General ManagerT: + 56 2 23621177F: + 56 2 23621177E: mleyton@vibrafloor-latam.comW: www.vibrafloor-latam.com

CONDEPOLS S.A.Avda. Iberoamérica, 35Alcalá La RealJaén23680SpainContact: Mr Ignacio BailloJob Title: Commercial DirectorT: + 34 91 337 7048 / +34 953 5981 00E: ignacio.l.baillo@derprosa.comW: www.condepols.esManufactures andcommercialises big bags madeof polypropylene to store ortransport merchandise rangingfrom 500 to 2000kg, with oneor four lifting points. Alsomanufacture liners inpolyethylene or polypropylene‘Dbulk’ for maritime containersto store or transportmerchandise in bulk. All theproducts manufactured arefood approved.

CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLERRheinstrasse 27 + 33Weil am Rhein79576GermanyT: + 49 7621 662 0F: + 49 7621 662 144E: info.de@conductix.comW: www.conductix.comConductix-Wampfler’s corecompetency is in thedevelopment, production,consulting, and installation oftailor made, engineeredsolutions like festoon systems,conductor rails, cable chains,slip ring assemblies or springand motorized cable reels thatprovide energy supply and datatransmission for movingmachinery. Otherequipment/services: Energy &Data Transmission Systems.

CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER AMERICAS

10102 F StreetOmahaNebraskaNE 68127USAContact: Mr Mark ZuroskeJob Title: Market DevelopmentManager, AmericasT: + 1 402 952 9325F: + 1 402 339 9627E: mark.zuroske@conductix.comW: www.conductix.usMobile Electrification systems:Motorized reels, cable festoonsystems, cable chains, slip ringassemblies (includinghazardous duty), and pendantor radio remote controls.Conductix Wampfler is a globalleader in the electrification ofrail mounted equipment andbulk handling equipmentinvolved in the storage andhandling of all typesagricultural products.

CONSERVATEKINDUSTRIES, INC.498 North Loop 336 EastConroeTexas77301USAContact: Ms Nita BaileyJob Title: MarketingT: + 1 936 539 1747F: + 1 936 539 5355E: nbailey@conservatek.comW: www.conservatek.comDesigns, fabricates and installsaluminium domes andaluminium roof structures foruse on tanks of various shapesand sizes. Typical applicationsinclude bulk storageenclosures.

CONTINENTALCONSTRUCTION(MEMPHIS)5646 Shelby Oaks DriveMemphisTennessee38134USAContact: Mr Brian MorphisJob Title: MarketingT: + 1 901 382 4070F: + 1 901 388 2534E: mail@continentalconst.comW: www.continentalconst.comHeavy Industrial Contractor forFoundations, Silos, Conveying,and Unloading. Call (901)382-4070 or go towww.continentalconst.com formore information.

CONTINENTALCONVEYOR &EQUIPMENT CO INCPO Box 400438 Industrial DriveWinfieldAlabama35594USAContact: Lou BoltikJob Title: Director Marketing &CommunicationsT: + 1 205 487 6492F: + 1 205 487 4233E: info@continentalconveyor.comW: www.continentalconveyor.comThe HAC® has proven itself tobe a versatile and moneysaving alternative for elevatingand lowering materials at anyangle, up to and including 90°(vertical). The HAC® can belocated on a ship or in aloading area.

CONTITECHTRANSPORTBANDSYSTEME GMBHBreslauer Strasse 14NortheimD-37154GermanyContact: Mr Andrew SoineJob Title: International SalesManager MAXOFLEXT: + 45 512 99056F: + 45 864 68841E: andrew.soine@cbg.contitech.deW: www.contitech.de/conveyorbeltsWith over 30 years experiencein design, manufacturing andsupply, MAXOFLEX hasbecome one of the leadingsolution providers in the field ofsteep angle conveying. Quality,reliability and service is whatour customers have come toexpect. We pride ourselves ondelivering and no challenge istoo small.

CONVEYOR DYNAMICS,INC.3633 Alderwood AvenueBellinghamWashington98225USAContact: Mr Andrew JenningsJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 360 671 2200F: + 1 360 671 8450E: cdi@conveyor-dynamics.comW: http://conveyor-dynamics.com/CDI designs the longest,strongest, and most advanced

belt conveyor systems in theworld. Last year wecommissioned the world’slongest belt conveyor: a 27kmconveyor in South Africa. Wespecialize in detailedmechanical design, softwaredevelopment, and controlsystem.

COTECNA INSPECTIONSACalle 103 No.14A-43Oficina 20Edificio GemedcoSantafeBogotaColombiaContact: Mr Alfredo GarciaJob Title: VP Area managerT: + 57 1 7427655F: + 57 1 7550100E: cotecna.colombia@cotecna.com.coW: www.cotecna.com/

CPS PROJECTS (PTY)LTDPO Box 47261GreyvilleDurbanKZN4023South AfricaContact: Mr Banzi MajolaJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 27 31 466 4396F: + 27 31 466 4399E: banzi@cpsprojects.co.zaAffiliated with CPS Projects Ptyand Salzgitter SA Pty in SouthAfrica, Portquip Pty providesmechanical shiploaders, grabsand truck loaders andunloaders.

CST COVERS498 N Loop 336 EConroeTexas77301USAContact: Mrs Kimberly MathisJob Title: Global MarketingDirectorT: + 1 936 539 1747F: + 1 936 539 5355E: kmathis@cstindustries.comW: www.cstcovers.comDesigns, manufactures andinstalls large (30m to over145m diameter) clear spanaluminium domes for coveringstorage systems of all types.Conveyor penetrations andsupport can be all part of theroof design. Each dome iscustom designed to the siteand customer specificrequirements worldwide. Costcompetitive and virtuallymaintenance free as aluminiumdoes not rust, rot or solardegrade.

CST STORAGE903 E 104th Street, Suite 900Kansas CityMO64131USAContact: Mr David WheatJob Title: DirectorT: + 1 913 621 3700F: + 1 913 621 2145E: sales@cst-storage.comW: www.cstindustries.comColumbian TecTank is theleading manufacturer of boltedsteel, and factory weldedstorage tanks for the dry bulkmarket. Columbian TecTank isproud to introduce a newcoating -Trico-Bond EP™, ahigh-performance, factory-applied, thermally-cured,highly-engineered modifiedepoxy powder coating.

CWA ENGINEERSINC.#380 - 2925 Virtual WayVancouverBCV5M 4X5CanadaContact: Ms Nadine ClarkJob Title: Marketing & ProposalCoordinatorT: + 1 604 637 2275F: + 1 604 637 2276E: nadine.clark@cwaengineers.comW: www.cwaengineers.comCWA is a multidisciplinary

engineering and planningconsultancy that providesprofessional services includingplanning, engineering,procurement, constructionmanagement, and maintenanceand operations management inthe bulk materials handling andports and marine terminalssectors to industry-leadingclients around the world.

DCL, INCORPORATED08660 Ance RoadCharlevoixMI49720USAContact: Mr Kyle SmithT: + 1 231 547 5600 Ext 3124F: + 1 231 547 3343E: sales@dclinc.comW: www.dclinc.comDCL provides loading systemsas well as components to thebulk material handling industry.Our product line includesLoading Spouts, Loading SpoutPositioners, AerationEquipment, Shut-Off Valves,Diverter Valves, Dust CollectionEquipment, Bag and DrumFilling, System Design, andPlant Automation.

DE REGT CONVEYORSYSTEMSIjzendijkseweg 5BiervlietZeeland4521 GXThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Peter De RegtJob Title: DirectorT: + 31 115 481238F: + 31 115 481234E: peter@deregt.comW: www.deregt.comDe Regt is a companyspecialized in developing,building and installing conveyorsystems and structures neededto achieve a partial or totalproject.

DEMAG CRANES &COMPONENTS GMBHBenefit recipienT: Gottwald PortTechnologyForststrasse 16DüsseldorfD-40597GermanyContact: Mr ChristophKreutzenbeckT: + 49 211 71 02 3907F: + 49 211 71 02 53907E: christoph.kreutzenbeck@terex.comW: www.demagcranes-ag.comDemag Cranes & ComponentsGmbH - a subsidiary of DemagCranes AG - is a supplier ofindustrial cranes and cranecomponents for material flow,logistics and industrial driveapplications. It also offers spareparts, maintenance andrefurbishment services.Represented globally byapprox. 5,000 employees in 22foreign subsidiaries andagencies in 46 countries. Withmore than 650,000 Demagbrand cranes and hoists forindustrial applications inoperation, the company has thelargest installed baseworldwide.

DEMARCO INDUSTRIALVACUUMCORPORATIONPO Box 1138Crystal LakeIL60039-1138USAContact: Mr Thomas DeMarcoJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 815 344 2222F: + 1 815 344 2223E: Sales@DeMarcoVacuums.comW: www.DeMarcoVacuums.comManufacturer of PatentedDEMARCO Industrial VacuumSystems and vacuum loadersfor portable, stationary andcentral manifold systems. 10 to300 HP

DINNISSEN BVHorsterweg 66SevenumNL-5975 NBThe NetherlandsContact: Mr P KoningsT: + 31 77 467 35 55F: + 31 77 467 37 85E: powtech@dinnissen.nlW: www.dinnissen.nlDinnissen Process Technologyspecialises in handling andprocessing bulk materials.Complete processes for themilling, sieving, weighing,mixing, dosing, drying,expanding, extruding, vacuumcoating, packaging andtransporting of powders, grainsand granulates. Developed,tested and manufactured in-house. 70 years internationalexperience in bulk materialstechnology, machinedevelopment, processing,engineering, control,automation and service.

DMN-WESTINGHOUSEGieterij 3PO Box 6NoordwijkerhoutZuid-HollandNL-2210 AAThe NetherlandsContact: Mrs Tonneke KrempelJob Title: Manager MarketingServices and PRT: + 31 252 361 800F: + 31 252 375 934E: dmn@dmn-nwh.nlW: www.dmnwestinghouse.comOffering tailor-made solutionsin the design and manufactureof rotary valves, diverter valvesand other components for thebulk solids handling industry formore than 45 years. Thecompany’s products aredistributed and supportedworldwide.

DOME CORP OFNORTH AMERICA5450 East StreetSaginawMichigan48601USAContact: Mr Ross LakeJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 989 777 2050F: + 1 517 777 3477E: sales@dome-corp-na.comW: www.dome-corp-na.com

DOME TECHNOLOGY,LLC4946 North 29th EastIdaho FallsID83401USAContact: Mr Jason MillerJob Title: Vice President ofMarketingT: + 1 208 529 0833F: + 1 208 529 0854E:jason.miller@dometechnology.comW: www.dometechnology.comDome TechnologyInc.,(Inventors of the thin shellconcrete dome) - activitiesinclude the design andconstruction of modern,insulated reinforced concretedomes for both industrial andcommercial applications. DomeTechnology builds domes for allbulk storage productsthroughout the world. Productscommonly stored includefertilizer, cement, clinker,gypsum, fly ash, coal, alumina,grains and mining ores.Established in 1976.

DOMTECINTERNATIONAL LLC4355 N Haroldsen DriveIdaho FallsIdaho83401USAContact: Mr Mike HunterJob Title: General ManagerT: + 1 208 522 5520F: + 1 208 522 5344E: domtec@domtec.comW: www.domtec.comServing the bulk storageindustry for many years,

constructing concrete domes tostore a multitude of products.The company designs andconstructs high quality concretedomes, delivering projects ontime and within budget. Theyhave broad experience with avariety of reclaim systems,both mechanical andpneumatic, pending on clients’needs.

DONALDSONFILTRATIONDEUTSCHLAND GMBHIndustriestraße 11Dülmen48249GermanyContact: Mrs Susanne FulkoJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 49 2594 781 0F: + 49 2594 781 21E: IAF-de@donaldson.comW: www.DonaldsonToritDCE.comDonaldson offers innovativedust collection systems. Theproducts are engineered toimprove efficiency, save energyand extend filter lifetime. TheR&D engineers invented newfiltration technologies forcustomers and their specificapplications.

DOOSAN BENELUX SADrève Richelle 167WaterlooB-1410BelgiumContact: Mr George SchmalzriedJob Title: Public RelationsManagerT: + 32 2 371 6811F: + 32 2 371 6900E: george.schmalzried@doosan.comW: www.bobcat.eu;www.doosanequipment.euRange of compact skid-steerand tracked loaders for ship-trimming and cargo holdunloading (together with grab)with operating capacities from318-1542 kg; telescopichandlers with lift capacitiesfrom 2.2-4.0 tonnes and maxlift heights from 5.2-16.7metres.

DOS SANTOSINTERNATIONAL, LLC531 Roselane StreetSuite 810MariettaGeorgia30060USAContact: Mrs Amy D. DuncanJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 1 770 423 9895F: TexT: + 1 916 US SNAKEE: info@dossantosintl.comW: www.dossantosintl.comForemost authority onsandwich belt high angleconveyors with the inventor ofthe worldwide system at thehelm of the company. DSIoffers discipline-orientedengineering services inmechanical and structuralengineering, along with their in-house conveyor analysissoftware, ExConTec. Other Equipment: SandwichBelt High Angle Conveyors.

DRY-BAG A/SDalagarde 1Aarhus CDK 8000DenmarkContact: Mr SorenJob Title: MarketingT: + 45 86 19 0500F: + 45 86 19 0577E: production@dry-bag.dkW: www.desiccant.com

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PO Box 48052Blockhouse BayAucklandAuckland0644New ZealandContact: Mr Ian WaltonJob Title: CEOT: + 64 275 999 592F: + 64 9828 8012E: ian@dshsystems.comW: www.dshsystems.comDSH Systems award winningdust suppression loadingspouts contain the dust fromfree-running, dry, granularproducts in a tight free-fallingcolumn. No electricity required,has no internal moving parts,mitigate dust explosion risk,achieve health, safety,environmental and businessbenefits.

DUST SOLUTIONS INC130 Bay Pines RoadBeaufortSouth Carolina 29906USAContact: Mr Richard PosnerJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 843 846 3700F: + 1 843 846 3701E: sales@nodust.comW: www.nodust.comManufacturers of Dry Fog DustSuppression Systems forconveyors, truck & rail dumps,hoppers, feeders, crushers,ship loaders/unloader. Modularsystems produce fog dropletsthat attach to like size airbornedust particles. Functions inbelow freezing temperatures.DustTamer Windfences forhoppers & stockpiles.

E-CRANE WORLDWIDEKoekoeklaan 53Adegem B-9991BelgiumContact: Mr Bas TolhuizenJob Title: International SalesManagerT: + 31 165 320100F: + 31 165 320759E: bas.tolhuizen@e-crane.comW: www.e-crane.comProvides engineering, salesmanagement and technicalproduct support for the E-Crane fleet. The ‘E’ stands forequilibrium. A revolutionaryhydraulic bulk material handler,the E-Crane uses the balanceprinciple and is perfectly suitedfor loading and unloading shipsand inland river barges, allwhile consuming up to 50%less energy.

E-CRANE WORLDWIDE / E-CRANEINTERNATIONAL USA1332 Freese Works PlaceGalionOhio 44833USAContact: Mr Mark W OsborneJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 419 468 0090F: + 1 419 468 0074E: mark.osborne@e-crane.comW: www.e-crane.comEquilibrium Cranes from 6 to40 tons capacity, reach from 64to 147 feet with project specificlowers such as fixed, gantry,rail or crawler for bulk materialhandling.

ECS EUROCARGOSERVICES ASTongavej 19Århus C, DK-8000DenmarkContact: Mr PetersonT: + 45 86 20 82 20E: ecs@eurocargoservices.dkW: www.eurocargoservices.dkCustom clearance Evaluation of damages

EDGE INNOVATE.(NI) LTD30 Farlough RoadNewmillsDungannonCounty Tyrone BT71 4DTNorthern IrelandContact: Mr Lee WilliamsonJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 44 2887 740525F: + 44 2887 747244E: info@edgeinnovate.comW: www.edgeinnovate.comEdge Innovate are a blue skythinking, imaginative andcreative equipmentmanufacturing company. Withour ethos of “Innovation atWork” EDGE persist in pushingthe boundaries of design andmanufacturing to produce hardworking, quality machinery to fitany materials handlingrequirement from recycling,material handling to quarrying.

EGIS PORTSPlace des Freres MontgolfierGuyancourt 78286FranceContact: Mr Pierre AristaghesT: + 33 1 30 12 47 84F: + 33 1 30 12 10 95E: Pierre.aristaghes@egis.frW: www.egis-international.fr

ELGIN ENGINEERINGAND CONSTRUCTION2001 Butterfield RoadDowners GroveChicagoIllinois 60515USAContact: Mr Bob WilliamsJob Title: Marketing DirectorT: + 1 630 434 7200F: + 1 630 434 7272E: soros@elginindustries.comW: www.elginindustries.comAn international consulting andengineering firm specialised inconceptual development,planning, feasibility studies,design engineering, projectmanagement, constructionsupervision, etc.

EMS-TECH INC699 Dundas Street WestBellevilleOntario K8N 4Z2CanadaContact: Ms Gail CarlJob Title: Executive Assistant,Sales & MarketingT: + 1 613 966 6611F: + 1 613 966 6710E: sales@ems-tech.netW: www.ems-tech.netA multi-task, multi-disciplinecompany specialising in designand supply of dry bulk materialhandling equipment, includingcustom designed conveyors,shiploaders, stackers andreclaimers, self-unloadingships, transhippers, bulkelevators, receiving hoppers,storage/loadout systems,environmental controls.

ENCO ENGINEERING INC4410 13th StreetWyandotteMI 48192USAContact: Ms Bobbi LangT: + 1 734 407 2400 x 202F: + 1 734 676 3436E: enco@encoeng.comW: www.encoeng.comEnco Engineering provides abroad spectrum of servicesranging from conceptualstudies through detailedengineering and supply of shiploaders and related bulkhandling equipment.

ENDRESS + HAUSERINC2350 Endress PlaceGreenwoodIN46143USAContact: Mr Victor WolowecT: + 1 317 535 1410F: + 1 317 353 1481E: info@us.endress.comW: www.us.endress.comProcesses control devices andmeasurement systems, whichinclude level flow, pressure tank

guaging, temperature and liquidanalysis systems.

ENGICON NVBroelstraat 20Harelbeke B-8530BelgiumContact: Mr Pieter Van AckerJob Title: Sales & MarketingDirectorT: + 32 56 73 21 21F: + 32 56 73 40 40E: sales@geldof.beW: www.geldof.beSpecialised in the engineering,construction and erection ofstorage and handlinginstallations for bulk goods.Fully equipped mechanicalshiploaders; Silos; Tanks; Dustreducing hoppers and stackers;Belt, chain and bucketelevators, conveyors andscrews. Large turnkeyinstallations combining storageand handling; Environmentalprojects - flue gas cleaning,waste incineration plants,recycling plants.

EQUIPO LLCSalahudeen RoadDubai64624UAEContact: Mr Mohamad YasarAboobackarJob Title: Operations & SalesManagerT: + 971 4 268 2216F: + 971 426 822 17E: sales@equipo.aeW: http://www.equipollc.com/

ESCH GROUP BVVeerweg 14Hoorn5145 NSThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Rob ver DorenJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 31 229 282 940F: + 31 229 233 177E: info@eschgroup.nlW: www.stas-nl.comStas is a manufacturer(production) of transportrollers, drive and tension drumsand import bearings andbearing blocks.

ESI EUROSILO BVNewtonstraat 26-28Purmerend 1446 VRThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Richard SpaargarenJob Title: Commercial DirectorT: + 31 299 630 730F: + 31 299 630 737E: esi@eurosilo.comW: www.eurosilo.comLarge scale flat bottom storagesilos with a Eurosilo stackingand reclaim system inside.Max.storage volume 100,000m3 per unit.

ESSAR INDUSTRIES15/B, Manjushree, 1st Floor, 2ndFloorSri MVC Hanumanthaiah RoadNrupathunga ExtensionR.T. NagarBengaluruKarnataka 560032IndiaContact: Mr A.M SherifJob Title: CEOT: + 91 844 7531774W: www.essarmaterialhandling.com

EUROMEC SRLVia Visano 78/80Isorella 25010ItalyContact: Mr Ricardo SegalaJob Title: Sales and MarketingT: + 39 030 9958 151F: + 39 030 995 2223E: sales@euromecsrl.infoW: www.euromecsrl.comEUROMEC, born from themerger of companiesEurohydromec and Isomec, hasyears of experience in thematerial handling field and theproduction of products such aslifting equipment,electrohydraulic andmechanical grabs and buckets.

EURO-TECHCORPORATION195 23rd. StreetPittsburgh

PA 15215USAContact: Mr Richard W. TheobaldT: + 1 412 782 0600F: + 1 412 782 6200E: sales@eurotechcorporation.comW: www.eurotechcorporation.comEurotech Corporation is adistributor of crane & excavatorattachments. We service Northand Central America. Ourproduct range includesattachments of all types and inall size ranges includinghydraulic, electro hydraulic,diesel hydraulic andmechanical grabs for bulkmaterial handling.

EURO-TRAMCO BVSpacelab 47 DAmersfoort3824MRThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Hans PlekkenpolT: + 31 33 4567033F: + 31 33 4558149E: hans@tramco-europe.comW: www.tramcoinc.comManufactures chain, screw andbucket conveyors and ‘Aerobelt’air-supported belt conveyorsystems.

FAM MAGDEBURGERFÖRDERANLAGEN UNDBAUMASCHINENGMBHSudenburger Wuhne 47MagdeburgD-39112GermanyContact: Mr Michael KutzaJob Title: Director, Sales &MarketingT: + 49 391 6380 10 1 03F: + 49 391 6380 10 1 99E: sales@fam.deW: www.fam.deAn independent company withits head office in Germanywhose scope of servicesincludes: consulting, planning,projecting, design, fabrication,erection, commissioning andplant service.

FFE LTD9 Hunting GateHitchinHertfordshireSG4 0TJUnited KingdomContact: Mr Mark WoodJob Title: Business DevelopmentManagerT: + 44 1462 444 740F: + 44 1462 444 789E: sales@ffeuk.comW: http://www.ffeuk.com/

FIGEE CRANESERVICES BVPO Box 235Zaandam1500 EEThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Marc SchinkelJob Title: Business Unit ManagerT: + 31 75 6810 410E: m.schinkels@kenz-figee.comW: www.kenz-figee.comEngineering, manufacturing,commissioning and service ofa wide range of harbour cranesand lifting systems such asgrab cranes, including floatingLemniscate cranes, single anddouble boom cranes and gantrygrab cranes.

FLEXCO2525 Wisconsin AvenueDowners GroveIL60515-4200USAContact: Ms Kelly ClancyJob Title: Public RelationsSpecialistT: + 1 630 971 0150F: + 1 630 971 1180E: kclancy@flexco.comW: www.flexco.comFounded in 1907, this US-based company services theworld’s belt conveyors throughsubsidiaries in Mexico,England, Germany, Australiaand South Africa. Perhapsbest known for heavy-dutyFlexco® bolt-or rivet- attached

belt fasteners, the companyhas expanded into providing awide range of accessoryproducts to enhance beltconveyor performance.

FLEXCO EUROPEGMBHLeidringer Strasse 40-42RosenfeldD-72348GermanyContact: Mr Joerg SchairerJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 49 7428 94060F: + 49 7428 9406260E: europe@flexco.comW: www.flexco.comManufacturer and distributor ofmechanical belt fasteningsystems, installation tools,ceramic lagging, cleats andcleaners.

FLEXOVEYORCONVEYOR3795 Paris St., Unit DDenverColorado80239USAContact: Mr Bill PridayT: + 1 303 375 0200F: + 1 303 373 5149E: billpriday@conveyind.comW: www.flexoveyor.comA leading manufacturer ofmaterial handling equipment forbagged material to include beltconveyors, bag palletizers,empty pallet dispenser and fullpallet conveyors. Systems arecomplete with all requiredelectrical controls, wiring andprogramming. All equipment isshipped as fully assembled aspossible and is tested 100%prior to shipment.

FLSMIDTHWADGASSEN GMBHKarl-Koch-Strasse 1WadgassenSaarland66787GermanyContact: Mr Matthias SchmidtJob Title: Sales Director EMENAT: + 49 6834 470 0F: + 49 6834 470 339E: wadgassen@flsmidth.comW: www.flsmidth.comFLSmidth’s bulk materialhandling systems are based onmore than 70 years ofexperience in design,engineering, manufacturing andmaintenance and are in use forthe mining, processing,blending, storage and handlingof any type of bulk material.

FRANZ WÖLFERELEKTROMASCHINENFABRIK OSNABRÜCKGMBHIndustriestraße 14Osnabrück49082GermanyContact: Mr Hans-Gerd BeckJob Title: Head of SalesT: + 49 541 9902233F: + 49 541 9902222E: hg.beck@woelfer-motoren.comW: www.woelfer-motoren.com

GANZ DANUBIUSTRADING CO LTDPO Box 1138BudapestH1325HungaryContact: Mr Karol BayusJob Title: DirectorT: + 36 1 350 5570F: + 36 1 329 8041E: gdtco@hu.inter.netW: www.ganztrading.huSuppliers of mechanicalshiploaders and unlaoders,level luffing harbour grabcranes, floating grab cranesand other bulk handlingequipment.

GARWOODCONSULTING LTDGarwood LodgeWentworth

ElyCambridgeshireCB6 3QGUKContact: Mr Barry WoodbineT: + 44 780 102 4583F: + 44 1353 777315E: barry@garwoodconsulting.comConsultancy and advice inevery aspect of dry bulkmaterials handling for importand export plus storage anddistribution including loadingand discharge of ships, railcarsand road trucks.

GENERAL KINEMATICSCORP.5050 Rickert Rd.Crystal LakeIL60014USAContact: Mr Gordon FrankJob Title: VP Sales & MarketingT: + 1 815 455 3222F: + 1 815 455 2285E: info@generalkinematics.comW: www.generalkinematics.comGeneral Kinematics specializesin vibratory and rotaryequipment and solutions forbulk processing of material inthe foundry, recycling, scrap,mining, minerals, food,chemical, and wood industries.Custom engineered to yourunique application.

GEO - CHEMLABORATORIES PVT.LTDGeo - Chem House294 Shahid Bhagat Singh Road,FortMumbai400 001IndiaContact: Mr SubhashisChakrabortyJob Title: Head of MarketingT: + 91 22 663 83838F: + 91 22 663 83800E: s.chakraborty@geochem.net.inW: www.geochem.net.in

GEOMETRICA INC12300 Dundee CourtSuite 200CypressTexas77429USAContact: Mr Cecilio ZalbaJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 1 832 220 1200F: + 1 832 220 1201E: sales@geometrica.comW: www.geometrica.comSpecializes in design,fabrication and erection of bulkstorage enclosures requiringlarge, column-free interiors.Geometrica structures mayspan over 300m and may begalvanized steel or aluminium.Geometrica domes are usedover circular, square,rectangular, and irregular piles.

GEROLDINGER GMBH& CO KGAu-Strasse 9SighartingA-4771AustriaContact: Mr Walter GeroldingerJob Title: General ManagerT: + 43 7766 24370F: + 43 7766 243724E: office@geroldinger.comW: www.geroldinger.comProduct range includes grainsilos and bins, railcar loadersand unloaders, truck loadersand unloaders and hoppersystems.

GETRIEBEBAU NORDGMBH & CO. KGGetriebebau-Nord-Str. 1Bargteheide22941GermanyContact: Mr Joerg NiermannJob Title: Marketing DirectorT: + 49 4532 2890F: + 49 4532 289 2253E: joerg.niermann@nord.comW: www.derantrieb.com/

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Via Fratelli Bandiera, 3Quinto di Treviso (TV)31055ItalyContact: Mr Pietro BarbujaniJob Title: Product Manager, GrainHandling SystemsT: + 39 0422 476 700F: + 39 0422 476 800E: barbujani.p@golfettosangati.comW: www.golfettosangati.comComplete plants for bulk or baghandling, including pneumaticor mechanical shipunloaders(ranging from 50 to 2.000 tonsper hour), bulk or bagshiploaders, engineering offully automated systems forgrain handling.

GOODMAN CONVEYORCOMPANYU.S. Route 178 SouthPO Box 866BeltonSouth Carolina 29627USAContact: Mr Carter MatthewsJob Title: VP Sales & MarketingT: + 1 864 338 7793 x 102F: + 1 864 338 8732E: info@goodmanconveyor.comW: www.goodmanconveyor.comBelt conveyor idlers, screwconveyors, bucket elevators,drag conveyors.

GOODTECH SOLUTIONSASBjoernslettveien 2PorsgrunnN-3917NorwayContact: Mr Knut HalvorsenJob Title: Senior Sales ManagerT: + 47 35 93 05 50F: + 47 35 93 05 60E: knut.halvorsen@goodtech.noW: www.portabulk.com orwww.goodtech.noPart of the NorwegianGoodtech Group, GoodtechSolutions’ business networkprovides superior materialshandling technology, servicesand systems, under thePORTABULK® brand, to a widevariety of user segmentsthroughout the world.

GREYSTONES CARGOSYSTEMS (PTY) LTDPO Box 41314RossburghDurban 4072South AfricaContact: Ms Linda SmitT: + 27 31 274 2600E: lindas@greystonescargo.co.zaW: www.greystones.co.zaManufactures pneumatic andmechanical shiploading andunloading systems, beltconveyor systems and otherbulk handling equipment.

GULSAN A.P.Organize Sanayi Bolgesi 2 Cad.No: 18Gaziantep 27180TurkeyContact: Ms Gülden SakaJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 90 342 337 1180F: + 90 342 337 2528E: info@gulsan-group.comW: www.gulsan-group.com

GUTTRIDGE LIMITEDWardentree ParkPinchbeckSpaldingLincolnshire PE11 3UUUKContact: Mr Doug AndersonJob Title: Sales and MarketingManagerT: + 44 1775 765300F: + 44 1775 765304E: sales@guttridge.co.ukW: www.guttridge.co.ukManufactures a range of bulkconveying and elevatingequipment, as well as storagefacilities.

GUVEN GRAB ANDMACHINE LTD. CONazim Hikmet Cad 536. sk. No: 9Aske KöyuCayirovaKocaeli41420TurkeyContact: Mr Engin DemirJob Title: Sales & Export ManagerT: + 90 262 743 8858F: + 90 262 743 1141E: info@guvengrab.comW: www.guvengrab.comEstablished in 1984, GuvenGrab & Machine (Guven KepceMakine) has its ownmanufacturing facilities. Itsproduct range includes radioremote control grabs, electrohydraulic clamshell/orange peelgrabs, mechanical clamshellorange peel touch down grabsand mechanical double wiredgrabs. It has supplied its unitsto countries all over the world.

HANSON SILOCOMPANY11587 County Rd8 SELake LillianMN 56253USAContact: Mr Mike HansonJob Title: Director of BusinessDevelopmentT: + 1 800 843 7456E: hscinfo@hansonsilo.comW: www.hansonsilo.comHanson Silo is the leader inModular Precast ConcreteStorage Systems.

HASKONING INDIA PVTLTD13th Floor, Maithili’s SignetPlot - 39/4, Sector 30AVashiNavi Mumbai400 705IndiaContact: Mr Hareld van den BrinkJob Title: Director of Business -IndiaT: + 91 22 4161 5004E: hareld.van.den.brink@rhdvhv.comW: www.royalhaskoningdhv.com

HASLERINTERNATIONAL SAZ.I. De l’AbbayePont-Evêque 38780FranceContact: Mr Michel JameyJob Title: President and SalesDirectorT: + 33 474 161151F: + 33 474 161155E: sales.fr@hasler-int.comW: www.hasler-int.com

HENRY INTERNATIONALDIPLOMATIC MARINE27502 Vilna AvenueSanta ClaritaCA 91351USAContact: Mr Jim HillJob Title: International SalesManagerT: + 1 713 676 2400F: + 1 713 673 5805E: jhill@henry.comW: www.henry.comProducts include:RAM-NEK - Premium heavyduty hatch cover tape.GULF-SEAL - Heavy dutyhatch cover tapeMARITAPE-60 - Hatch covertapeMARITAPE-40 - Hatch covertapeKOAMING-AIDE - Coamingjoint sealantRAM-WRAP - Pipe repairsystem

HORIZON CONVEYOREQUIPMENTUnit 1, Hayseech RoadHalesowenWest Midlands B63 3PDUKContact: Mr Alan BowlerJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 44 121 550 2218F: + 44 121 550 2243E: info@horizonconveyors.co.uk

W: www.horizonconveyors.co.ukManufacturers of steel, plasticidler rollers and Idler Sets,conveyor belt scrapers,pulleys/drums and conveyorcomponents.

HUADIAN HEAVYINDUSTRIES CO., LTD.No. 6 Auto MuseumEast RoadFengtaiBeijing 10070ChinaContact: Ms Chen QiaoJob Title: Market Manager ofMaterials Handling InternationalT: + 86 10 6391 9524F: + 86 10 63919548E: chenq@chec.com.cnW: www.hhi.com.cn;www.chec.com.cn

HYCONTROL LIMITEDLarchwood HouseOrchard StreetRedditch B98 7DPUKContact: Mr Nigel AllenJob Title: MarketingT: + 44 1527 406800F: + 44 1527 406810E: nallen@hycontrol.comW: www.hycontrol.comHycontrol manufacture a widerange of level measurementinstrumentation and levelswitches. We measure mostliquid and solid materialsincluding, slurries, pastes,powders, grains, pellets andflakes. Measuring ranges up to80m on a wide range of silosand tanks.

IBC INTERNATIONALHANDLING ABHamnv. 1FalkenbergS-311 32SwedenContact: Ms Maria PencaJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 46 346 56910F: + 46 346 56918E: sales@ibc-international.seW: www.ibc-international.seIBC International Handling ABis a total supplier of servicesand equipment for handling drybulk goods. We focus inparticular on operationalsecurity, ergonomic thinkingand environmentalresponsibility. Main productsare FIBC filling and emptyingstations with adjacentequipment.

IMASAPalacio Valdes 1Oviedo (Asturias)33002SpainContact: Mr Amancio GarciaT: + 34 985 22 71 78F: + 34 985 22 25 98E: amancio.garcia@imasa.comW: www.imasa.com

IMGSMazaya Tower AA1,Jumeirah Lakes TowersSuite 2906DubaiUAEContact: Mr Shahbaz AlikhanJob Title: DirectorT: + 97 144 458 335F: + 97 144 458 337E: shahbaz@imgs.caW: www.imgs.ca

INSPECTORATE(SUISSE) SA -BUREAU VERITASCOMMODITIESDIVISIONRoute de Cossonay 28bPrillyCH-1008SwitzerlandContact: Mr Ivan IvanovT: + 41 21 623 62 30F: + 41 21 623 67 00E: Agri@inspectorate.chW: www.inspectorate.comInspections and testing ofvarious commodities worldwide.

INSPECTORATEAMERICACORPORATION12000 Aerospace AvenueSuite 200HoustonTexas 77034USAContact: Mr Trace GriglioneJob Title: Operations ManagerT: + 1 504 392 7660F: + 1 504 393 5248E: trace.griglione@inspectorate.comW: www.inspectorate.com

INTERJUTE BVPO Box 154Hulst 4560 ADThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Ron SegboerJob Title: Chief Commercial OfficerT: + 31 114 311000F: + 31 114 311512E: rsegboer@interjute.nlW: www.interjute.comINTERJUTE is a global supplierof woven polypropylene bagsand big bags with offices in theNetherlands, Spain, Romaniaand Brazil. Based on its 50years’ experience supplyingflexible packaging materials,the company has achieved aleading position in theinternational bulk packagingsector offering quality,efficiency and competitiveprices. We deliver from stockthroughout Europe includingBlack Sea and Baltic ports butalso to Africa.

INTERMODALSOLUTIONS PTY LTDThe Zhen Building210/33 Lexington DriveBella VistaNSW 2153AustraliaContact: Mr Garry PinderJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 61 400 035 548F: + 61 288 835 195E: gpinder@intermodalsolutions.comW: www.pittoship.com/Suppliers of a dust freelogistics , storage and shiploading system using bulkcontainers and tipplers. Visitour website to see how thesystem workswww.pittoship.com

INTERSYSTEMS9575 N 109th AveOmahaNE 68142USAContact: Mr Ray VrtiskaJob Title: VP Sales, Bulk MaterialHandlingT: + 1 402 330 1500F: + 1 402 330 3350E: bulkmatl@intersystems.netW: www.intersystems.netIntersystems manufacturers acomplete line of enclosed beltand en-masse conveyors, bulkweighers, bucket elevators,samplers, probes, screeners,distributors, micro ingredientsystems and bolted binsystems.

ITALGRU S.R.L4 Via BrianteaAmbivere (BG) 24030ItalyContact: Mr Fabrizio BonfantiJob Title: C.E.O.T: + 39 0 35 49 32 411F: + 39 35 49 32 409E: coms@bonfanti.comW: www.italgru.com

J & B GRABS B.V.Rijksstraatweg 32UtrechtUtrecht3545 NAThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Edgar JoustraJob Title: DirectorT: + 31 3066 21616F: + 31 3066 63765E: info@jb-grijpers.nlW: www.jb-grabs.comDesigns, engineers andmanufactures mechanical andhydraulic grabs for all kinds ofbulk material.

JANSEN & HEUNINGBulk Handling SystemsDuinkerkenstraat 11Groningen 9723 BNThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Bart KlimpJob Title: Marketing & SalesT: + 31 50 312 64 48F: + 31 50 313 80 18E: bk@jh.nlW: www.jh.nl

JEM INTERNATIONAL6873 MartindaleShawneeKansas 66218USAContact: Mr James MattsonT: + 1 913 441 4788F: + 1 913 441 1711E: info@JemScales.comW: www.JemBaggingScales.comManufactures complete rangeof open-mouth bag fillingequipment and bag closingconveyors. Also makes self-contained bag plantscomprising bag filling scales,bag closing conveyors, aircompressor surge hoppers,control panels - all containerinstalled and mounted.

JENIKE & JOHANSONINC400 Business Park DriveTyngsboroMA 01879USAContact: Mr Joseph PitkinJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 1 978 649 3300 (ext 127)E: jpitkin@jenike.comW: www.jenike.comBulk solids handling engineerswith nearly 50 years of fieldexperience. Based on thescientific approach, thecompany will assist withhandling needs, improving thereliability of clients’ existingequipment and helping tochoose new equipment. Thequick response engineeringteam provide on-site consultingservices in; Testing, Modelling,Functional design, Structuraldesign, Equipment supply andCourses/seminars.

JIM WAY ENTERPRISECO., LTDNo. 17 Chang Tai StreetLin Hai Industrial ParkHsiao Kang Dist.Kaohsiung 81266TaiwanContact: Mr Guillermo SuJob Title: International SalesManagerT: + 888 7 8718126F: + 886 7 8718128E: jw@roller.com.twW: www.roller.com.twSince its establishment in 1982and meet the ISO certificationin 1998, Jim Way is an expertbelt conveyor accessoriesmanufacturer. We focus ourknow-how to produce idlers,pulley laggings, belt cleaners,skirt rubber, ceramic liners, etc.

KALENBORNKALPROTECT GMBH &CO. KGAsbacher Str 50Vettelschoss D-53560GermanyContact: Mr Stefan KurtenbachJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 49 26 45 18 217F: + 49 26 45 18 0E: stefan.kurtenbach@kalenborn.comW: www.kalenborn.com

KINERGYCORPORATION7310 Grade LaneLouisvilleKentucky 40219USAContact: Mr Bill WareJob Title: Project ManagerT: + 1 502 366 5685F: + 1 502 366 3701E: bware@kinergy.comW: www.kinergy.comManufacturer of vibratorymachines for bulk solid materialhandling. Induced Vertical

Flow units either discharge ordensify materials placed instorage. Induced Conveyingunits use vibration to transportor process bulk solid materials.

KING BAG &MANUFACTURING CO1500 Spring Lawn AvenueCincinnatiOH 45223USAContact: Mr Mike JenningsJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 1 513 541 5440 ext 306F: + 1 513 541 6555E: mike@kingbag.comW: www.kingbag.comManufactures FIBCs with 100years of experience in thespeciality bag businessproducing custom sewnproducts for customers aroundthe world.

KINSHOFER GMBH

Hauptstrasse 76WaakirchenD-83666BavariaGermanyT: +49 (0)8021 8899 0F: +49 (0)8021 8899 37E: info@kinshofer.comW: www.kinshofer.comKINSHOFER GmbH producesPremium Quality Attachmentssuch as Clamshell Grabs (up to7 cubic metres) for excavators& re-handling machines up to100 t operating weight, HDOrange Peel, Selector andTimber Grabs. Big BagHandlers too. Customsolutions. Catalog available.

KOCKS ARDELTKRANBAU GMBHBranch BremenWeserstrasse 64Bremen 28757GermanyContact: Mr Bernd FlaskampJob Title: Managing DirectorT: +49 421 6601 319F: +49 421 6601 367E: bernd.flaskamp@kocksardelt.deW: www.kocksardelt.deCrane manufacturer (designing,fabrication, assembling,commissioning, training,after sales service in one handfor harbour cranes, shipyardcranes, balancer cranes -refurbishment, inspection,repair service for own and thirdparty cranes)

KOCKS ARDELTKRANBAU GMBHHeegermühler Straße 64Eberswalde 16225GermanyContact: Mr Bernd FlaskampJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 49 421 6601 319F: + 49 421 6601 367E: bernd.flaskamp@kocksardelt.deW: www.kocksardelt.deCrane manufacturer (designing,fabrication, assembling,commissioning, training,after sales service in one handfor harbour cranes, shipyardcranes, balancer cranes -refurbishment, inspection,repair service for own and thirdparty cranes)

KOMATSU MININGCORP.West Quay RoadSunderland Enterprise ParkSunderlandTyne & WearSR5 2TDUKContact: Mr Paul BancroftJob Title: Global Product Director -ConveyorsT: + 44 191 516 5353F: + 44 191 516 5399E: rebecca.crossley@mining.komatsuW: https://mining.komatsu/Previously known as Joy Globaland Continental Conveyor Ltd.

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SKRANUNION GMBHSpinnereistraße 13Leipzig04179GermanyContact: Ms Gabriela SchilkJob Title: Marketing DepartmentT: + 49 341 49 53 212F: + 49 341 49 53 125E: gabriela.schilk@kranunion.deW: www.kranunion.deKranunion is an association ofthree crane manufacturersspecialised in lifting andtransporting heavy loads. Kirowis the world market leader forrailway cranes and slag potcarriers. Ardelt is the worldmarket leader for double jiblevel luffing cranes.Kocks is the world marketleader for Goliath cranes andinnovator for STS containercranes..

LACHENMEIERMONSUN A/SGrundtvigs Allé 176Sønderborg6400DenmarkContact: Mr Chrisitan PetersenJob Title: Sales DirectorT: + 45 74 42 24 64F: + 45 74 43 04 04E: mail@lachenmeier-monsun.comW: www.lachenmeier-monsun.com

LAIDIG SYSTEMS INC

14535 Dragoon TrailMishawakaIndianaIN 46544USAContact: Mr Mike SchusterJob Title: VP of SalescT: + 1 574 256 0204 x 236F: + 1 574 256 5575E: sales@laidig.comW: www.laidig.comLaidig Systems Inc, providescustom-engineered bulkstorage and reclaim systemsas well as silos and siloreclaimers for tough, hard tohandle materials and wholegrains. Such materials includesoybean meal, other grainmeals, whole grains, woodchips, sawdust, and recycledmaterials.

LANGSTON COMPANIESINC.PO Box 60MemphisTennessee38101-0060USAContact: Mr Bob LangstonJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 901 774 4440F: + 1 901 942 5402E: blangston@langstonbag.comW: www.langstonbag.com

LAWRENCEINDUSTRIES, INC.10403 Arbor TrailFort WayneIndiana46804USAContact: Mr Kerry McAteeJob Title: Sales EngineerT: + 1 260 432 9693F: + 1 260 432 6302E: kmcatee@lawrenceindustriesnow.comW: www.tivar88.comLawrence Industries, Inc. is asupplier of industrial liningmaterials that improve bulkmaterial flow in silos, bins, andbunkers. TIVAR 88 is a primarymaterial that is used toeliminate bridging, arching andratholing. Lawrence Industriesdesigns and fabricates.

LEGACY BUILDINGSOLUTIONS, INC.19500 County Road 142South HavenMinnesota55382-9240

USAContact: Ms Sarah CordsJob Title: Director of MarketingT: + 1 320 258 0500F: + 1 320 259 0087E: marketing@legacybuildingsolutions.comW: www.legacybuildingsolutions.comLegacy structures harness thepower of corrosion resistance,natural light, and a fasterinstallation process for anincrease in ROI. Customengineered to spec, worldwideinstallation, built in half thetime, warrantied in corrosiveenvironments. Legacy BuildingSolutions, customized for yourneeds.

LIBRAN ENGINEERINGAND SERVICESC-33, First FloorMalviya NagarNew Delhi110 017IndiaContact: Mr Anil SethJob Title: DirectorT: + 91 11 266 71658E: libranengineering@gmail.comW: www.libranengineering.comFeasibility studies anddevelopment of conceptuallayout includind tenderpreparation for grain terminal.

LIBRAWERKMASCHINENFABRIKGMBHVossenkamp 1BraunschweigLower SaxonyD-38104GermanyContact: Mr KleinT: + 49 531 370980F: + 49 531 3709888E: info@librawerk.deW: www.librawerk.deFully automatic and semi-automatic bagging units foralmost all kinds of bulk goods.Big bag filling machines with aweighing range of up to2,000kg, with capacities from 5to 60 bags/hour.

LIEBHERR-MCCTECROSTOCK GMBH(Liebherr Ship Cranes)Liebherrstraße 1Rostock18147GermanyContact: Mr Thomas JaehnigJob Title: Marketing MaritimeCranesT: + 43 50809 41 0F: + 43 50809 41 500E: Thomas.Jaehnig@liebherr.com

LISTENOW GMBH &CO.Dieselstrasse 21Rutesheim71277GermanyContact: Mr Carsten LohrT: + 49 7152 50900F: + 49 7152 509050E: c.lohr@listenow.comW: www.listenow.comLoading equipment from 200-2000mm and length up to 24m,loading tubes - patented - PUflex, loading tubes of manymaterials, filter for loadingequipment, electric ropewinches, bellow expansionjoints, collars, hoses, foldingstairways, transport racks.

LOADFAST SYSTEMSLIMITEDEaster ShianGlen QuaichAmulreePerthshirePH8 0DBUKContact: Mr Malcolm GrestyJob Title: International SalesDirectorT: + 44 7817 573 144E: malcolm@loadfastsystems.comW: www.loadfastsystems.com/LoadFast Systems designs andmanufactures controlled flowspoon chutes (spouts) andtransfer points that minimise

damage and dust generation indry cargo handling. Productsare designed to specific Clientand operational requirementsusing discrete elementmodelling and 3D AutoCAD.

MACAWBERENGINEERING, INC1829 Clydesdale StreetMaryvilleTN37801-3796USAContact: Mr Dean WicksJob Title: VP BusinessDevelopmentT: + 1 800 433 2213F: + 1 865 984 5286E: sales@macawber.comW: www.macawber.comDesigning and manufacturinglow-velocity pneumaticconveying systems to solveyour conveying needs,especially when your material isdifficult to handle. Withthousands of materialsconveyed in virtually everyindustry, Macawber hasremained true to its corebusiness for 40 years withproven capability and expertiseto create systems that are notonly reliable and efficient butalso cost-effective to operateand maintain.

MACKMANUFACTURING INC

PO Box 15597205 Bellingrath RoadTheodoreAlabama36582USAContact: Mr Matthew A. DavidsonJob Title: Vice President -MarketingT: + 1 251 653 9999F: + 1 251 653 1365E: sales@MackMfg.comW: www.mackmfg.comA leader in designing andbuilding heavy-duty highperformance grapples andclamshell buckets since 1942.We are dedicated to supplyingour customers with the rightattachment for their application.Quality and reliability aretrademarks of Mack grapplesand buckets.

MANTSINEN GROUPLTD OYValikankaantie 3YlamyllyFIN-80400FinlandContact: Ms Mia MantsinenJob Title: Vice PresidentT: + 358 20 755 1230F: + 358 13 252 5555E: mia.mantsinen@mantsinen.comW: www.mantsinen.comMantsinen Group manufactureshighly efficient and precisehydraulic harbour cranes forbulk and general cargooperations. Mantsinen cranes can betailored to best suit eachapplication. MantsinenHybriLift® energy savingsystem and wide range ofattachments makes the craneseconomical, efficient anduniversal tools for stevedoringcompanies and harbouroperators.Other equipment/expertise:Wood handling Log stackers,subcontracting.

MAQUINAS CONDORSAAv Dos Estados 1383Porto AlegreRS90200-001BrazilContact: Mr André Meyer da SilvaJob Title: DirectorT: + 55 51 2104 3388F: + 55 51 2104 3345E: andre@maquinascondor.com.brW: www.maquinascondor.com.brFounded 1959. Engineers and

manufactures completesystems for solid bulk materialshandling ports and terminals.Equipment range includespneumatic grain unloading,continuous shiploading, bulkstacking, reclaiming, beltcoveyor, bucket elevator andmechanical conveyor.Operating from barges up tocapesize ships, to 3000 tph.Shipunloaders and shiploadersoperating successfully in portsaround the world.

MARTIN ENGINEERINGOne Martin PlaceNeponsetIllinoisIL 61345USAContact: Mr Greg MilroyJob Title: Customer ServiceManagerT: + 1 309 852 2384 ext 214F: + 1 800 814 1553E: rickf@martin-eng.comW: www.martin-eng.comSupplier of conveyorcomponents, flow aids, safetyproducts and training to makebulk material handling cleaner,safer and more productive.

MARTIN ENGINEERINGGMBHIn der Rehbach 14WallufHessenD-65396GermanyContact: Mr Joachim PreißJob Title: Marketing ManagerEuropeT: + 49 61 23 978 221F: + 49 61 23 75 5 33E: joachim.preiss@martin-eng.deW: www.martin-eng.deConveyor Inspection (WTB)Safety training seminars,Conveyor equipment, beltcleaners, belt tracking systems,impact cradles, sealingsystems , dust suppressionsystems, air cannons andvibrators, silo cleaning services, air supported conveyingsystems, inertial flow transferchutes.

MARTIN ENGINEERINGSOUTH AFRICAPO Box 12696Leraatsfontein1038South AfricaContact: Mr Hannes KotzeJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 27 13 656 5135F: + 27 13 656 5129E: hannesk@martin-eng.co.zaW: www.martin-eng.co.zaInstallation & Maintenance ofbelt cleaners, sealing systems,impact support, belt tracking,air-cannons, screen vibrators,silo cleaning, service contracts,Martin Engineering ServiceGroup - MESG S Class airsupported conveyors, InertialFlow chutes.

MASCHINEN UNDMÜHLENBAU ERHARDMUHR GMBH

Grafenstraße 27BrannenburgD-83098GermanyContact: Mr Roland MuhrJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 49 8034 90720F: + 49 8034 9072 526E: info@muhr.comW: www.muhr.comMUHR offers a wide range ofhigh quality Bulk LoadingSystems (for open and closed,dust-free loading), LoadingSpout Positioners, PneumaticalDocking Devices and evenRailcar Dumping Systems foreconomical unloading of trainswith open railcars.

MATRIX PDMENGINEERING445 Hutchinson AveSuite 740ColumbusOH43235USAContact: Ms Katherine SmithJob Title: Business DevelopmentT: + 1 614 890 3456F: + 1 614 890 1883E: katherinesmith@matrixpdm.comW: www.matrixpdm.comMatrix PDM Engineeringdelivers complete EPC servicesto the grain industry for 35years. From greenfield facilities,retrofits, and expansions ourservices include Owner’sEngineer, multidisciplineengineering, constructionmanagement, marine and dockexpertise, silo design andinspection and control systemsintegration.

MEGA DOME1044 Rue PrinicipaleSt-Thomas (Joliette)QuebecJ0K 3L0CanadaContact: Ms Geneviève HétuJob Title: Marketing CoordinatorT: + 1 450 756 1042F: + 1 45 0 75 6 83 89E: info@harnois.comW: www.megadomebuildings.com

MEGAROLLER17 Murphy StreetO’ConnorCanberraWA 6163AustraliaContact: Mr Jannie KotzeJob Title: DirectorT: + 61 8 9314 5000F: + 61 8 9314 5500E: sales@megaroller.com.auW: www.megaroller.com.au

MERRICK INDUSTRIES10 Arthur DriveLynn HavenFL32444USAContact: Mr Ron SelbeJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 1 850 265 3611F: + 1 850 265 9768E: info@merrick-inc.comW: www.merrick-inc.comInvented dynamic weighing in1908 and has been operatingcontinuously ever since. Offercarbon and stainless steel beltscales, weigh belt feeders,loss-in-weight feeders,volumetric feeders, flow metersand microprocessor controls.The company is focused on thedynamic weighing of powders,granules, pellets and liquidswhile in motion. Products aresupplied worldwide and can beused in batching, continuousweighing and continuousfeedrate control applications.

METSO BRASILINDUSTRIA ECOMERCIO LTDA.Av. Independencia, 2,500 EdenSorocabaSao Paulo18087-050BrasilContact: Mr John CullenJob Title: Global Marketing (GlobalPublications)T: + 55 15 2102 1762

METSO MINERALSINDUSTRIES, INC.Bulk Materials Handling2715 Pleasant Valley RoadYorkPA17402USAContact: Mr Tom LippencottJob Title: VP, Mineral ProcessSolutions Sales, USAT: + 1 412 999 8552F: + 1 717 849 7148E: Tom.Lippencott@metso.comW: www.metso.comProducts: Railcar and Barge

Pullers, Railcar Dumpers andPositioners, Grab &Equilibrium Unloaders, En-Masse Conveyors, ShipTrimmers, Throwers, RailcarIndexers, Barge Haul Systems,Breasting Winches, ApronFeeders Brand Names: Stephens-Adamson, McNally Wellman,PECO, Nolan HCM, MKT, MeadMorrison, McDowell Wellman,NICO

MIDWESTINTERNATIONALSTANDARD PRODUCTS,INC.105 Stover Road/ PO Box 438CharlevoixMI49720-0438USAContact: Mr Walter PairJob Title: President and CEOT: + 1 231 547 4000F: + 1 231 547 9453E: sales@midwestinternational.comW: www.midwestmagic.comMidwest International’sspecialized Vacupac™ BustleFilters, velocity reductionmodules, and vented lowvelocity trimming spoons makeloading of grains into bargesand ocean going vesselssimple and dust free. Availablein multiple configurations andsized to handle up to 100,000bushels per hour, these devicescan be adapted to an existingtelescoping spout, or suppliedas a complete telescopingsolution.c

MINEBEA INTECGMBHMeiendorfer Strasse 205HamburgD-22145GermanyContact: Ms Inken Martens-TeuscherJob Title: MarketingT: + 49 40 67960917E: Inken.Martens-Teuscher@minebea-intec.comW: www.minebea-intec.comMinebea Intec is one of themarket’s leading industrialmeasuring technologycompanies for high-precisionmeasurement and productinspection. We offer anextensive range of products,solutions and services for foodmanufacturing processes –from goods-in to goods out,including platform scales,process vessels/silo scales,checkweighers and equipmentfor detecting foreign objects, aswell as software solutions forstatistical process control andformulation applications.

MOLE•MASTERSERVICESCORPORATION™27815 State Route 7MariettaOhio 45750USAContact: Mr David LaingJob Title: General ManagerT: + 1 740 374 6726F: + 1 740 374 5908E: contactus@molemaster.comW: www.molemaster.comSilo, bin, bunker and processvessel cleanout & uncloggingservices and equipment. Pipecleaning, Vacuum services, Dryice Blasting, Media Blasting,Silo structural inspectionservices and Equipmentcleaning.

MONOLITHIC DOMEINSTITUTE177 Dome Park PlaceItalyTexas76651USAContact: Mr David B SouthJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 972 483 7423E: sales@monolithic.comW: www.monolithic.org/

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YMOTHERWELLAUTOMATION10 Sangiorgio CourtOsborne ParkWest PerthWA6017AustraliaContact: Mr Lawrence SuleJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 61 8 9212 4444F: + 61 8 9212 4479E: lsule@motherwell.net.auW: www.motherwell.net.au

MRS GREIFERGMBHTalweg 15-17Helmstadt-BargenD-74921GermanyContact: Mrs Karin GreulichJob Title: Export ManagerT: + 49 7263 912 915F: + 49 7263 912 912E: export@mrs-greifer.deW: www.mrs-greifer.deApproaching 40 yearsexperience in producing alltypes of grabs. The company’sproduct range extends frommechanical grabs, also radio-controlled, to hydraulic andelectro-hydraulic grabs withmotor drives. Besides excellentafter-sales service, MRSprovide spare parts from stock.

MÜHLEN SOHNGMBH & CO. KGP.O. Box 1165BlausteinD-89130GermanyContact: Mrs Karin AlbrechtJob Title: Sales Director FluitexT: + 49 7304 801 33F: + 49 7304 801 23E: karin.albrecht@muehlen-sohn.deW: www.muehlen-sohn.deMühlen Sohn GmbH & Co. KGis one of the leading suppliersof fluidising fabrics and looks

back to a success story since1880 which means over 130years of weaving experience. Fluitex® air slide fabrics forpneumatic loading andunloading systems, airslides forpneumatic conveying, storageand homogenising silos,discharging cones, fly ashhandling systems.

MULLER BELTEX BVAmbachtsweg 28APijnacker2641 KSThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Lars MullerT: + 31 15369 5444F: + 31 15369 7864E: info@mullerbeltex.comW: www.mullerbeltex.comOther Equipment: Elevators.Specialists in elevatorcomponents, buckets beltsATEX conform safetymonitoring equipment. Designengineering and problemsolving. Elevator belt bolt hole punchingup to 2000 mm width Specialist in abrasion resistantpolyurethane liners.

MWI SILO SYSTEMSINC.5001 Rd. 104 N. Easthope PerthEastWellesleyOntarioN0B 2T0CanadaContact: Mr Joel GingerichJob Title: Sales and ProjectManagementT: + 1 519 656 2341F: + 1 519 656 3252E: joel@mwisilo.comW: http://mwisilo.com

NATURAL GRABSToros Caddesi Fethi bey sokak no11Natural Business CenterMaltepeIstanbulTurkeyContact: Mr Hayrettin Yakut

T: + 90 216 380 60 03F: + 90 216 380 65 59E: sales@naturalgrab.comW: www.naturalgrab.com/

NAVCO (NATIONALAIR VIBRATOR CO)PO Box 40563HoustonTX77240-0563USAContact: Mr Ann HutchinsonT: + 1 832 467 3636F: + 1 832 467 3800E: ben@navco.usW: www.navco.usManufacturer of high quality,industrial grade air vibratorsand vibratory equipment.NAVCO is the leading expert inmaterial flow solution usingindustrial vibrators andvibratory equipment.

NAVCO (NATIONALAIR VIBRATOR CO)PO Box 40563HoustonTX77240-0563USAContact: Mr. Trey GrosJob Title: MarketingT: + 1 832 467 3636F: + 1 832 467 3800E: trey@navco.usW: www.navco.usManufacturer of high quality,industrial grade air vibratorsand vibratory equipment.NAVCO is the leading expert inmaterial flow solution usingindustrial vibrators andvibratory equipment.

NECTAR GROUP LTDNo 1 Ashton GateAshton RoadHarold HillRomfordEssexRM3 8UFUKContact: Mr Guy Wilkes

Job Title: Commercial DirectorT: + 44 1708 386 555F: + 44 1708 386 665E: nectar.uk@nectargroup.netW: www.nectargroup.netNectar is involved in handlingbulk commodities such ascereals and fertilizers in portsand/or inland locations.Involvement ranges frompositioning of mobile baggingmachines for spot cargoes tolong term projects includingterminal management andstorage and logistics solutions.

NEGRINI SRL

via E. Torricelli n.4Castelfranco EmiliaModena41013ItalyContact: Mr Massimo NegriniT: + 39 059 923110F: + 39 059 920378E: info@negrini.orgW: www.negrini.orgNegrini srl considers theattainment of client satisfactionour primary objective, through acontinuous and effectiveprocess of study andcollaboration with both clientsand suppliers. Professionalismand versatility towards differentcustomer demands: this is thebusiness philosophy of Negrinisrl.

NEMAG BVDeltastraat 15PO Box 110Zierikzee4300 ACThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Riny StoutjesdijkJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 31 111 418 900F: + 31 111 416 154E: sales@nemag.comW: www.nemag.comNEMAG specializes in salesand manufacture of tailormademechanical grabs. Also ropeend fittings like the NEMAGRope Pear Socket and NEMAG

Quick Release Link. NEMAG isone of the leading grabmanufacturers world wide.

NEO CORPBRASILAvenida Bento Munhoz da RochaNeto, N°:1777Jardim SamambaiaParanaguá-PR83212-000BrazilContact: Mr Christopher PaoloT: + 55 41 3122 5771E: christopher@neocorpbr.com.brW: http://www.ncbr.com.br/

NERAK GMBHFÖRDERTECHNIKBrigitta 5HambührenD-29313GermanyContact: Mr Edgar BleekerJob Title: MarketingT: + 49 50 84 944 0F: + 49 50 84 944 222E: bleeker@nerak.deW: www.nerak.comConveying on combinedhorizontal/vertical paths is ourstrength. The NERAK rubberblock chain is the basis for theworld wide success of NERAKconveyors: reliable, nearlymaintenance free, without anylubrication and very silent,operating in various industries.

NEUEROINDUSTRIETECHNIKGMBH

Neuerostrasse 1MelleD-49324GermanyContact: Eng. Andreas HaeuserJob Title: Sales & Project ManagerT: + 49 5422 9503 26

F: + 49 5422 9503 50E: a.haeuser@neuero.deW: www.neuero.comNEUERO offers a wide rangeof pneumatic ship unloaders upto 800 t/h and ship loaders withNeuero KIKO system andloading capacities up to 3.000t/h.Bulk handling products variesfrom grain to alumina andbiomass. Special unloadingsystems with rotating feeder fornon-free flowing materials arealso available.

NILFISK SPAVia Porrettana 1991ZoccaModena41059ItalyContact: Dr Leonardo BiancoJob Title: Director of MarketingT: + 39 059 973 00 00F: + 39 059 973 00 99E: industrial-vacuum@nilfisk.comW: www.nilfisk.comNilfisk SpA is the world leaderin the production of industrialvacuums, pneumatic conveyors,centralized vacuum systemsand high power vacuums.

NK TEHNOLOGIJA SIA120Z Dzelzavas StreetRigaLV-1021LatviaContact: Ms Veronika KartisovaJob Title: Marketing & PublicationsT: + 371 67271092F: + 371 67271038E: nkteh@nkteh.lvW: www.nkteh.lvIndustrial design, engineeringand assembly companyspecializing in dry bulk materialhandling projects and liftingequipment since 2001. Inaddition to shiploaders, weighhoppers and container tiltingspreaders we supply solutionsfor integrated bulk handlingsystems and equipmentallocation.

Via E. Torricelli 4 - Castelfranco Emilia (MO) - ITALY - Phone +39 059 923110 - www.negrini.org

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SNMH S.R.OPriemyselná 4608/10Sereď926 01SlovakiaContact: Ms Veronika KremlJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 42 131 230 4441E: v.kreml@nmh-sro.comW: www.nmh-sro.com

NORDSTRÖMSKONSTRUKTIONSBYRÄStorgatan 58UmeäSE-903 30SwedenContact: Mr Peter VedinJob Title: MarketingT: + 46 90 1136 4500F: + 46 90 1330 69E: arletun@nordstroems.seW: www.nordstroems.seThe company, established1981, is a supplier of turnkeyplants and custom-madeequipment for general dry bulksolids and aggregate materialhandling. The product portfolioincludes belt and wormconveyors; telescopic loadingchutes; weighing scales; silos,bins and hoppers; feeders andvalves. Machines areparametrically adjusted to meetindividual client’s needs onterms of specifications andcapacities.

NORDSTRONGEQUIPMENT LTD5895 Ambler DriveMississaugaOntarioL4W 5B7CanadaContact: Mr Bill Van DuynJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 1 289 562 6402F: + 1 289 562 6445E: wmvanduyn@nordstrongequipment.comW: www.nordstrongequipment.comProvides range of materialhandling equipment includingbelt, drag, screw and pipeconveyors and bucketelevators.

O B WIIK ASIndustriveien 13Skedsmokorset2020NorwayContact: Mr Ole GregersenJob Title: Export & MarketingDirectorT: + 47 64 83 55 00F: + 47 64 83 55 01E: ole.gregersen@obwiik.noW: www.obwiik.comWiikHall Storage Tents areused for storage of food andnon-food items within theconstruction segment, industryin general, Storage andlogistics, Oil and gas. WiikHallsare installed in more than 100countries. Size: in widths from4 to 100 meter. Unlimited lengthin 5 meter sections.

ORTHOS PROJECTSLTD.Fernie RoadMarket HarboroughLeicestershireLE16 7PHUKContact: Mr Nick HallJob Title: DirectorT: + 44 1858 462806F: + 44 1858 464403E: Nick.Hall@orthosprojects.comW: www.orthosprojects.comOrthos Projects, specialists inbulk materials handling, havetaken over the operation ofE&F services. Their DocksideMobile Loaders have gained atechnological lead ineliminating spillage andcontrolling dusty products fromPorts operations. Their rangeof Filters eliminate pollution.

ORTS GMBHMASCHINENFABRIK

Schwartauer Strasse 99SereetzD-23611GermanyContact: Herr Sigvard OrtsT: + 49 451 3988515F: + 49 451 392374E: soj@orts-gmbh.deW: www.orts-grabs.deWhole range of grabs for allkind of bulk materials, dredgingand scrap handling: mechanicalsingle,- 2- and 4-rope grabs,electro- hydraulic grabs, radiocontrolled diesel- hydraulicgrabs, repair and overhauling ofgrabs. All “Made in Germany”.

PAGE MACRAEENGINEERING61 Aerodrome RoadMount MaunganuiBay of Plenty3116New ZealandContact: Mr Bruce EnnisJob Title: Cargo HandlingEquipment ManagerT: + 64 7 575 5079 Ext 810F: + 64 7 574 8594E: brucee@page-macrae.co.nzW: www.page-macrae.co.nzWith over 50 years ofengineering experience behindit, Page Macrae Engineering isregarded as Australasia’sleading manufacturer of shipcargo handling equipment.They have commanded areputation for delivering highquality equipment that isrobust, low maintenance andhighly productive, regardless ofconditions and loads.

PAKIET82-103 StegnaRybina 43GdanskPolandContact: Mr Piotr RzeszutekJob Title: DirectorT: + 48 55 247 17 70 ext.32E: patrycja@pakiet.comW: https://pakiet.com

PAM A/SPL Brandts Allé 6Odense SODK - 5220DenmarkContact: Mr Alfred RasmussenJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 45 65 32 12 41F: + 45 65 32 43 53E: ar@pam.dkW: www.pam.dkPAM is a privately owned familycompany which was founded in1935. PAM producespneumatic conveying units.Mobile suction units 100-150t/h or suction blowing units 100-120 t/h, with diesel engine orelectric motor.Other Equipment: Rotaryvalves

PAUL HEDFELD GMBHHundeicker Strasse 20Gevelsberg58285GermanyContact: Mr Burkhard HedfeldT: + 49 2332 6371F: + 49 2332 61167E: hedfeld@hedfeld.comW: www.hedfeld.comThe company has producedcomplete installations for over60 years for the transport ofbulk goods such as bucketelevators, screw- and chainconveyors. The delivery ofspare parts used in theseconveyors was and is the basisof the current business.

PEBCO®PO Box 7506225 North 4th Street (42001)PaducahKY 42002-7506USAContact: Mr David FinkeJob Title: VP, Sales and MarketingT: + 1 270 442 1996F: + 1 270 442 5214E: sales@pebco.comW: www.pebco.comPEBCO® is recognized world-wide as the leadingmanufacturer of powder anddry bulk solids handlingequipment. Products rangefrom truck, train, and shiploading equipment to gates,valves, diverters, mass flowfeeders, Cascade® anddustless loading chutes.

PEINEMANN CRANESNieuwe Langeweg 40Hoogvliet DB 3194The NetherlandsT: + 31 10 295 50 00F: + 31 10 295 50 49E: kranen@peinemann.nlW: www.peinemann.nl

PEINER SMAGLIFTINGTECHNOLOGIES GMBHWindmühlenbergstrasse 20-22SalzgitterD-38259GermanyContact: Mr Arnulf KöhnemannJob Title: Area Sales ManagerT: + 49 5341 302 613F: + 49 5341 302 424 or 606E: arnulf.koehnemann@peiner-smag.comW: www.peiner-smag.comManufacturer and supplier of acomplete range of grabs, ie(electro-hydraulic) motor grabs,single-rope grabs, two- andfour-rope grabs, hydraulicgrabs as well as rotators(slewing units) and specialgrabs for all kinds of bulkmaterials for variousapplications and purposes.

PETERSON AGRICARE& BULK LOGISTICSBVBoompjes 270Rotterdam3011 XZThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Arno MaehlmannT: + 31 10 282 3333F: + 31 10 282 3282E: info@peterson.nlW: www.peterson.nlOffers a wide range of logistic,inspection, laboratory andcertification services in agribulkcommodities, mineral bulkcommodities, chemicals,biomass and biofuels.Complete supply chain coveredfrom origin to destination.

PFISTER WAAGENBILANCIAI GMBHLinker Kreuthweg 9Affing-MühlhausenD-86444GermanyContact: Ms Susanne Geller-DürrJob Title: Marketing and SalesManagerT: + 49 82 07 9 58 99 28F: + 49 82 07 9 58 99 29E: marketing@pfisterwaagen.deW: www.pfisterwaagen.deTruck weighbridges, railwayscales, platform scales, cranescales, weighing datamanagement software, loadcells, load cell units, weighingindicators.

PHB WESERHÜTTE,S.A.

Parque Científico y Tecnológicode GijónC/Ada Byron, 220GijónAsturias33203

SpainContact: Dr Jose Ramón PradoJob Title: Technical CommercialDirectorT: + 34 984 49 56 40F: + 34 985 13 42 22E: joseramon.prado@pwh.esW: http://en.grupotsk.com/PHB Weserhütte, has over 60years’ experience and its own“know how” in the area ofmaterials handling. Thecompany has vast experiencein the development of TurnkeyProjects in the sectors ofenergy, cement, ports, iron andsteel, fertilisers, mining andindustrial plants.

PIRS SASZI St Hermentaire309, Avenue de l’EuropeDraguignanVar83300FranceContact: Mr Fikri El MourabetJob Title: International SalesManagerT: + 33 4 98 10 6767F: + 33 4 98 10 6768E: info@domepirs.comW: www.domepirs.comSpecialists in the constructionof reinforced concrete domestorage for bulk products.Storage capacity can reach upto 100,000 tons depending onthe product. The company hasbuilt more than 100 domesworldwide and provideengineering, materials,supervision construction andturnkey projects.

PLM CRANES B.V.Sluisweg 21-25Heijningen4794 SWThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Pieter PullemanJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 31 167 528510F: + 31 167 524444E: info@plmcranes.comW: www.plmcranes.comWe build hydraulic and electriccranes from 50 to 2000 tm witha transhipment capacity up toapprox. 2000 ton/hour. We arespecialized in shipboardcranes, mobile cranes andharbour cranes for dredging,transhipping, hoisting and pile-driving.

PNEUMAT SYSTEMSINC110 Mohr DrMankatoMN56001USAContact: Mr Sam CebulaJob Title: Sales | PneumatSystemsT: + 1 507 345 4553E: info@pneumat.comW: http://pneumat.com/

POLYMER INDUSTRIES- ULTRAPOLY DIVISION2404 Center StreetTacomaWA98409-7638USAContact: Mr Bryan OlinT: + 1 253 272 1217F: + 1 253 272 1457E:bryan.olin@polymerindustries.comW: www.polymerindustries.comOther equipment: wear andliner components.UHMWPE and other olefins forimpact, wear and flowapplications.

PORTPACK UKLIMITEDUnit A2/G11 Enterprise BusinessParkWigwam LaneHucknallNottinghamshireNG15 7SZUKContact: Ms Sharon HensonJob Title: General ManagerT: + 44 1159 680130F: + 44 1159 641926E: portpack@portpack.bizW: www.portpack.biz

Portpack design andmanufacture containerisedMobile Bagging Systems forthe direct discharge of bulkcarriers in the port of arrival,with materials weighed andbagged at dockside, filledsealed bags are loaded directlyonto trucks for onwarddistribution or delivery.

PORT-TRADE ASKaretmagervej 9FredericiaDK 7000DenmarkContact: Mr Peter J MullerJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 45 7628 0102F: + 45 7628 0103E: peter.muller@port-trade.comW: www.port-trade.comSales and service in all Nordiccountries of mobile harbourcranes, grabs,containerspreaders,shiploaders, reclaimers,material handling equipmentetc.

POWERTEX INC1 Lincoln BoulevardRouses PointNew YorkNew York12979USAContact: Mr Stephen PoddJob Title: President and CEOT: + 1 518 297 4000F: + 1 518 297 2634E: stephenpodd@powertex.comW: www.powertex.comPowertex is a market leader inthe dry bulk container linermarket, with its Sea Bulkcontainer liner system for 20’and 40’ ocean containers.Powertex assist clients throughProject Management, withLogistics and with Loading andDischarge Equipment -supplying equipmentspecifically designed for theuse of bulk container liners.

PRECIA-MOLENNEDERLAND BVFranse Akker 1Breda4824 ALThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Frédéric FeltenJob Title: Export ManagerT: + 31 76 524 2510F: + 31 76 522 8039E: export@preciamolen.nlW: www.preciamolen.nlFor almost 150 years PreciaMolen is specialized inindustrial weighing equipmentsuch as weighbridges,hopperscales, baggingscales,platformscales, truckdumpersetc.

PREMIER TECHCHRONOS1, avenue PremierPremier Tech CampusRivière-du-LoupQuébecG5R 6C1CanadaContact: Ms Marie-Pier ValléeJob Title: CommunicationsCoordinatorT: + 1 418 868 8324F: + 1 418 862 6642W: http://www.ptchronos.com/

PREMIER TECHCHRONOS B.V.Meerheide 40EerselNoord Brabant5521 DZThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Ingo JonasJob Title: General ManagerT: + 31 497 514 988F: + 31 497 514 953E: info-eu@ptchronos.comW: www.ptchronos.comPREMIER TECH CHRONOS(PTC) is recognized worldwidefor its innovative andcustomized packaging, materialhandling and bulk processingsolutions. We are driven byinnovation: we developedseveral state-of-the-arttechnologies which are still inthe lead today. Our prime

objective is to meet yourpackaging needs in the mostcreative and efficient way.

PREMIER TECHCHRONOS GMBHLöhestrasse 18Hennef53773GermanyContact: Mr Robert OsterJob Title: GeschäftsführerT: + 49 2242 9335 0F: + 49 2242 9335 186E: info-eu@ptchronos.comW: www.ptchronos.comPREMIER TECH CHRONOS(PTC) is recognized worldwidefor its innovative andcustomized packaging, materialhandling and bulk processingsolutions. We are driven byinnovation: we developedseveral state-of-the-arttechnologies which are still inthe lead today. Our primeobjective is to meet yourpackaging needs in the mostcreative and efficient way.

PREMIER TECHCHRONOS LTDUnit 1, Centurion Business CentreBlenheim Industrial EstateNottinghamNottsNG6 8WNUKContact: Mr Peter OrmJob Title: General ManagerT: + 44 115 935 1351F: + 44 115 960 6941E: info-eu@ptchronos.comW: www.ptchronos.comPREMIER TECH CHRONOS(PTC) is recognized worldwidefor its innovative andcustomized packaging, materialhandling and bulk processingsolutions. We are driven byinnovation: we developedseveral state-of-the-arttechnologies which are still inthe lead today. Our primeobjective is to meet yourpackaging needs in the mostcreative and efficient way.

PRIMASONICSINTERNATIONALLIMITEDNorth Lakes Business ParkFluscoPenrithCumbriaCA11 0JGUKContact: Mr Donald CameronJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 44 17684 80372F: + 44 17684 80374E: sound@primasonics.comW: www.primasonics.com;www.quattrosonics.comPrimasonics designs andmanufactures a range ofAudiosonic Acoustic Cleanerswhich are used to de-bondpowders allowing free flow ofmaterial. Wherever ash, dust,powders or granular material isprocessed, stored, generatedor transported.

PROCON ENGINEERINGLIMITEDVestry EstateOtford RoadSevenoaksKentTN14 5ELUKContact: Mr Brian SangsterJob Title: Sales Manager -BeltweighersT: + 44 1732 781 300F: + 44 1732 781 311E: joe.naylor@proconeng.comW: www.proconeng.comManufactures belt weighers forprocess control and trade usein the grain industries.Weighing systems for grainhave been produced withcapacities as low as 2t/h andas high as 2,000t/h. (In othermaterials the company hasmachines as high as 12,000t/h.Many single sites trade overGBP£100 million per annumover their Procon Inflo tradeapproved belt weighingsystems.

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PROTANINTERNATIONALPO Box 420BrakerøyaDrammenNO-3002NorwayContact: Mr Jørn HelleJob Title: Direktor ProtanInternational RoofingT: + 47 90 51 30 72E: jorn.helle@protan.noW: www.protan.no

PT. BANDOINDONESIAWisma Hayam Wuruk, 6th floor,Suite 600Jln. Hayam Wuruk No. 8Jakarta10120IndonesiaContact: Mr Wahyono WardimanJob Title: Conveyor Belt DivisionT: + 62 21 3517590F: + 62 21 3517591E: conveyor.div@bandoindonesia.comW: www.bandoindonesia.comPT. Bando, established in 1987,is one of the leadingautomotive and industrial powertransmission beltmanufacturers in Indonesia. Ithas one main plant located inTangerang and its marketingoffice located in CentralJakarta.

QUADRANTENGINEERINGPLASTICS PRODUCTS2120 Fairmont AvenueReadingPA19612USAContact: Mr Ron MesingJob Title: Project DevelopmentManagerT: + 1 412 384 5592F: + 1 412 384 8910E: ron.mesing@qplas.comW: www.systemtivar.comWith more than 40 yearsexperience, Quadrant EPP’sSystemTIVAR® Engineeringdesigns, fabricates and installslining systems worldwide foruse in hoppers, chutes, bins,dump bodies, railcars, ships,etc., featuring industry-leadinglow coefficient of friction,abrasion-resistant TIVAR® 88family of products.

R & S S.R.L.Via del Cmapo Sportiuo 40Mezzana48123ItalyContact: Mr Matteo ReggianiJob Title: Corporate MarketingCommunications ManagerT: + 39 0535 61 81 11F: + 39 0544411 099E:matteo.reggiani@wamgroup.comW: www.roncuzzi.comDesign and build wide range ofequipment for bulk handlingmaterial. Pneumatic shipunloaders, mechanical shiploaders (bulk and bags), grabloading hoppers (dust free)conveyor belt, bucket elevatorsand chain conveyors. Rotaryvalves, Screw conveyors,diverters, telescopic bellows.

RAPAT ASIAClark, PhilippinesAngelesPamapaga061PhilippinesContact: Mr Craig StallJob Title: General ManagerT: + 1 2182514261F: + 1 2184833344E: cstall@rapat.comW: www.rapat.com

RAPAT CORPORATION919 O’Donnell StreetHawleyMN56549-4310USAContact: Mr Ron WernerJob Title: General ManagerT: + 1 218 483 3344F: + 1 218 483 3535

E: info@rapat.comW: http://www.rapat.com/

RAPIDPACKCORPORATIONSuite 207Mazaya Tower AA1Jameirah Lakes TowersDubaiUAEContact: Mr Peter AscotJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 9714 445 8336F: + 9714 445 8337E: peter@rapidpack.caW: www.rapidpack.caRapidpack designs, engineersand manufactures state of theart bulk cargo handlingmachinery for ports, tradinghouses and shippingcompanies around the world.

RBL-REI FRANCE11 Boulevard BruneParisCedex 1475682FranceContact: Mr Sébastien BouhoursJob Title: Technical SalesRepresentativeT: + 33 2 41 21 3670F: + 33 2 41 21 19 59E: s.bouhours@rblrei-france.comW: www.rblrei-france.comDesigns, builds and suppliescontinuous bulk handling beltconveyor systems andassociated equipment, stackersup to 10,000 tph, reclaimers upto 15,000 tph and shiploadersup to 3,000 tph.

RDS TECHNOLOGYCirencester RoadMinchinhamptonStroudGloucestershireGL6 9BHUKContact: Mr Mark EvansJob Title: Business DevelopmentManagerT: + 44 1453 733300F: + 44 1453 733311W: www.rdstec.comRDS specialises in the designand manufacture of electronicinstrumentation including on-board weighing systems forloaders operating in grain andanimal feed applicationsenhancing operationalefficiency. The range includesthe Weighlog 10 , Weighlog

200 and Loadmaster series.

REEL ALESA LTD150 Rockland RdTown of Mount RoyalQuebecH3P 2V9CanadaContact: Mr Jean-PierreDesmoulinsJob Title: General ManagerT: + 1 514 937 9105 ext. 2231F: + 1 514 937 0473E: jean-pierre.desmoulins@reel-alesa.comW: www.rta-alesa.comAlesa Engineering Ltd isspecialised in tailor madesolutions for the pneumatichandling of bulk materials.Travelling ship unloaders aretypically designed for capacitiesabove 600 t/h. Dense Phaseconveyors is another specialityof which various capacities andconveying distances have beencontracted.

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Max Hogger-Strasse 6ZurichCH - 8048SwitzerlandContact: Mr Marcel PolidoriJob Title: Manager Sales &MarketingT: + 41 44 435 3357F: + 41 432 0666E: marcel.polidori@reel-alesa.comW: http://www.reel-alesa.com/Specialised in dry bulkmaterials handling system forport terminals and plant,travelling pneumatic shipunloaders >600 t/h, storagesystems, truck/railcar loadingunloading systems, all kind ofpneumatic conveying system(incl. dense phase, dilutephase, airlifts, airslides, suctionsystems), belt and tubeconveyors, bath plant & carbonrecycling plant, which includesfor crushers, electrolysis potcontrol system, engineeringservices for all project activitiesabove including civil andstructural.

REMA TIP TOP AGGruber Straße 65PoingBavariaD-85586GermanyContact: Mr Marius SchaubJob Title: Trade Press OfficerT: + 49 8121 707-10265F: +49 8121 707-10349W: www.rema-tiptop.comWorld leader in high-qualityconveyor maintenance, wearprotection and corrosionprevention. Provides products,accessories, technicalconsultancy and customizedproblem solving solutions inover 170 countries. Equipmentrange – rubber linings for wearprotection; rubber repairmaterial for conveyor belts;pulley laggings; corrosionprotection linings; coating andbonding systems.

REPRESENTACIONESALFREDO BRAND YCIA. LTDA.Casilla 16871SantiagoRegión Metropolitana7510147ChileContact: Mr Alfredo BrandT: + 56 222 38968F: + 56 234 40817E: abrandp.gm@gmail.comW: www.abrandp.com

RHC DEUTSCHLANDGMBHAm Taennele 6Senden-AufheimBayernD-89250GermanyContact: Mr Rolf HofmannJob Title: CEOT: + 49 174 2050 164F: + 49 7307 253 39E: rhofmann@rhcheavymachinery.comW: http://rhcheavymachinery.com/RHC is a German companywith engineering andmanufacturing facilities inEurope and Asia.

RIVER CONSULTING3510 N. Causeway BlvdSte 515Metairie

LA 70002USAContact: Mr Kevin FryJob Title: Vice PresidentT: + 1 504 293 3900E: kfry@riverconsulting.comW: www.riverconsulting.comRiver Consulting deliversEPCM material handlingexperience, including projectmanagement, design/supply ofconveying systems andengineering. With 30 years ofexperience, we provide provensolutions including blending,conveying, silo and stackingtubes, automation and controls,and marine structures.

ROBSON HANDLINGTECHNOLOGY LTDColeford RoadDarnallSheffield S9 5PAUKContact: Mr Tris YoungJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 44 114 244 4221F: + 44 114 243 3066E: youngt@robson.co.ukW: www.robson.co.ukDesign and Manufacture andInstall Bulk Handling Systemsincluding Belt, Screw andChain Conveyors, Elevators,Hoppers, Vibros and Feeders.Steelwork and Supports.Individual units or Turn KeyProjects.

RONIN GMSNo 1 Nobel AvenueModderfonteinJohannesburgGauteng1645South AfricaContact: Mr Ferdinand MeyerJob Title: Sales and MarketingExecutive, Ronin GroupT: + 27 11 608 3666F: + 27 11 608 4679E: ferdi@roningms.comW: www.roningms.comRonin GMS supplies BulkInventory managementsolutions, analytical gradingequipment and services to theSouthern African GrainHandling Industry. We provideCargo Monitoring, Bulk Audits,Portside and Marine serviceson hard Commodities. Wepromote our laser InventorySystems Worldwide.

ROYAL HASKONINGDHVGeorge Hintzenweg 85Rotterdam3068 AXThe NetherlandsContact: Ms Berte SimonsJob Title: Director Advisory GroupT: + 31 10 2865 398F: + 31 10 443 3688E: info@rotterdam.royalhaskoning.comW: www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/With knowledge andexperience in the developmentof modern ports and(un)loading, transport andstorage systems, high qualityadvice and comprehensiveproject management isprovided in the field of grainand other dry bulk handling.Clients’ objectives vary fromincreasing capacity, operationalefficiency and handling speedto shifting from road to rail orinland water transport. Frompre-investment studies andconceptual design toconstruction management,practical, sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutionsare offered.

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Via A Toscanini 1AlméBergamo24011ItalyContact: Mr Carsten SpanggaardJob Title: Group Sales DirectorT: + 39 035 430 0111F: + 39 035 545 700E: rulmeca@rulmeca.itW: www.rulmeca.comThe RULMECA Groupspecializes in the production ofrollers, motorized pulleys andother components (such asstations, suspended garlandsets and covers) for bulkmaterial handling applications.It is composed of 10manufacturing units, 7 salescompanies and 2representative offices andemploys more than 1100people + temporary workers.

SAMSON MATERIALSHANDLING LTD(AUMUND GROUP)Gemini HouseCambridgeshire Business Park1 Bartholomew’s WalkEly, CambridgeshireCB7 4EA, UKContact: Mr Malcolm YoullJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 44 1353 665001F: + 44 1353 666734E: sales@samson-mh.comW: www.samson-mh.comSpecialists in design andmanufacture of mobile bulkmaterials handling equipmentfor surface installation. Mobileshiploaders, stackers andimport hoppers. Equipmentdesigned for rapid onsite set-upand continuous highperformance. Excellent returnon investment.

SAXLUNDINTERNATIONAL LTD11 Freemantle Business CentreMillbrook Road EastSouthamptonHampshireUnited KingdomContact: Mr Matt DrewT: + 44 2380 636330F: + 44 2380 636343E: mattdrew@saxlund.co.ukW: www.saxlund.co.uk

SCHENCK PROCESSUK LIMITEDAlpha CourtCapitol ParkThorneDoncasterSouth YorkshireDN8 5TZUKContact: Mr Richard SimsJob Title: Technical Sales DirectorT: + 44 1302 321 313F: + 44 1302 554 400E: enquiries@schenckprocess.co.ukW: www.schenckprocess.co.ukSchenck Process Groupprovides innovative solutions forthe handling and storage ofbulk materials using pneumaticand mechanical conveyingtechnologies together withweighing, feeding and airfiltration equipment to give acomprehensive package ofproducts and services.

SCHOUTENCOMMODITIES BVBurgstraat 12 4283 GG GiessenGiessen4284 GGThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Marius van Doorn

Job Title: Commercial ManagerT: +31 183-446451E: info@schoutenproducts.comW: www.schoutenproducts.com

SCORPIOENGINEERING PVT.LTDScorpio House132 Wheeler RoadCox TownBangalore560 005IndiaContact: Mr Jacob P.Job Title: VP - Marketing &ApplicationT: + 91 99801 625 39/+ 91 770263779F: + 91 80 2548119E: jacob@scorpioengg.com,jacobsebmh@gmail.comW: www.scorpioengg.comThe company engineers andmanufactures a complete rangeof grain & flour handlingequipment with turnkeyengineering capability.Capacities of equipment rangefrom a few tonnes per hour toabout 500mt per hour. Keystrengths are the ability toengineer, manufacture, installand commission complete grainterminals for ports and grainstorage & flour handlingsystems for large grainprocessors & food processingindustry.

SEABULK INCSuite 15010271 Shellbridge WayRichmondBritish ColumbiaV6X 2W8CanadaContact: Mr Sidney SridharJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 604 273 1378 Ext 103F: + 1 604 273 1358E: sbs@seabulk.comW: www.seabulk.comDesign and build contractorsinvolved with ports, self-unloaders and transshippers forbulk cargo. The firm providesturn-key logistics solutions forthe transportation, storage andhandling of bulk materials,prototype new developmentsincluding material handlingsystems for ship and open-seatransshipment.

S-E-G INSTRUMENTABBox 111 43BrommaS-161 11SwedenContact: Ms Hakan LagergrenJob Title: Sales and MarketingManagerT: + 46 8 764 74 00F: + 46 8 764 75 00E: inform@s-e-g.comW: www.s-e-g.comS-E-G is one of few companiesin the world specializing inindustrial weighing. For over 50years we have acquired aunique knowledge in ourspecial fields such as BeltScales, Mass Flow Meters,Batching Systems, and LevelMeasuring.

SEMPERTRANSFRANCE BELTINGTECHNOLOGY SASSempertrans Marketing10 rue des charretiersArgenteuil Cedex95104FranceContact: Ms. Catherine FlichyT: + 33 1 30 25 72 00F: + 33 2 39 80 46 16E: contact@sempertrans-france.comW: www.sempertrans.comSEMPERTRANS has beendeveloping, manufacturing andinstalling conveyor belts formore than 50 years. Itsknowhow, its experience andthe quality of its products makeSEMPERTRANS one of theworld s leading companies inits field.

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Hebbelstrasse 30StraubingD-94315GermanyContact: Mr Alfred EndlT: + 49 9421 540148F: + 49 9421 43882E: marketing@sennebogen.deW: www.sennebogen.comSENNEBOGEN offers a widerange of all kinds of materialshandling machines, HD ropeexcavators/cranes, crawlercranes, telescopic cranes andbase carriers. SENNEBOGENhas a specific strength inrealizing solutions based onindividual customerspecifications.

SERVO BERKEL PRIORJan Evertsenlaan 4Katwijk2224 SVThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Erwin van DiestJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 31 71 4030101F: + 31 71 4032317E: info@servoberkelprior.euW: www.servoberkelprio.euServo Berkel Prior B.V. is thebiggest manufacturer andsupplier of weighing equipmentin the Netherlands.

SESCOTRANS(SAE)1, Elshahied Sayed Zakarya St.(Behind Sheraton Airport)Cairo 11361EgyptContact: Mr Ahmed HassanJob Title: VP & CEOT: + 2 02 2267 9115F: + 2 02 2267 9449E: ahmed@sescotrans.netW: www.sescotrans.comOther Equipment: MobileHarbour Cranes - CMA, SMA.SESCOTRANS has 50 yearsexperience of integratedlogistics solutions for yourbusiness, serving mainEgyptian ports includingtransportation, customsclearance, warehousing,loading and discharging ofdifferent cargo and vesselsizes, supported with full setupof facilities and fully-employedresources.

SEW-EURODRIVEGMBH & CO KGP O Box 3023BruchsalD-76652GermanyContact: Ms Martina WegerichJob Title: Marketing DeptT: + 49 7251 75 2555F: + 49 7251 75 1970W: www.sew-eurodrive.comComplete drive packages:Helical gear units, Bevel-helicalgear units, motors, couplings,swing bases, brakes, gearedmotors. Planetary gear units,frequency inverters Torquerange: 100 ... 1 Mio Nm

SGH EQUIPMENTLIMITEDUnit 32King Street Trading EstateMiddlewichCheshireCW10 9LFUKContact: Mr Stuart HendersonJob Title: DirectorT: + 44 1606 536 955F: + 44 1606 536 956E: sales@sghequipment.co.ukW: www.sghequipment.co.ukSGH Equipment provideprocess & materials handlingengineering solutions,specialising in bulk powder &granular materialsEquipment: Storage Silos &Vessels, Conveying, Weighing,Mixing & Blending, FIBCFill+Discharge, Dust Collection,Filtration, & Suppression,Bagging, Weighing & PackingMachines

Services: Design,Manufacturing, Fabrication,Electrical - Control &Instrumentation, Installation(Mechanical & Electrical),Commissioning

SGSSuite 210B1919 S. Highland AveLombardIllinois60148USAContact: Ms MaryLynn DobushT: + 1 630 953 9300F: + 1 630 953 9306E: info@sgs.comW: www.sgs.com

SGS (NEDERLAND)BVMalledijk 18SpijkenisseAE3200The NetherlandsContact: Mr Rolf WiltingT: + 31 181 69 3260F: + 31 181 69 3581E: rolf.wilting@sgs.comW: www.sgs.nl

SGS AUSTRALIA PTYLTDUnit 1633 Maddox StreetAlexandriaNSW 2015AustraliaContact: Mr Stephen HemsworthJob Title: National BusinessManagerT: + 61 2 8594 0400F: + 61 2 8594 0419E: stephen.hemsworth@sgs.comW: www.au.sgs.comSGS is the world’s leadinginspection, verification, testingand certification company. SGS also designs and suppliesmechanical sampling systemsfor a wide range of bulkmaterials. SGS has more than30 years experience in this fieldwith equipment in operationthroughout the world.

SGS MINERALSSERVICES1 Place Des AlpsPO Box 2152GenevaCH 1211SwitzerlandContact: Mr Richard LihouT: + 41 22 739 9111F: + 41 22 739 9815E: richard.lihou@sgs.comW: www.sgs.comThe SGS Group is the globalleader and innovator inverification, inspection, testingand certification services.Founded in 1878, SGS isrecognised as the globalbenchmark for the higheststandards of expertise andintegrity. With over 30,000employees, the Companyoperates a network of officesand laboratories in over 140counties around the world.

SHANGHAI GLOBALMACHINERY. CO., LTD(SGMC)No.1449 Baishi RoadQingpu DistrictShanghai201711ChinaContact: Mr Luo TaoT: + 86 21 398 21129F: + 86 21 398 21130E: luo@sgmc.com.cnW: www.sgmcgrab.comWe are a Chinese grabmanufacturer, specializing inthe shore and ship crane grabsfor handling bulk cargo, suchas radio remote control grabsand motor-hydraulic grabs.www.sgmcgrab.com

SHANGHAI JANUSGRAB CO., LTD.Room 518-519VMO 37#2049 Pujin RoadShanghaiShanghai

201114ChinaContact: Mr Practy JiaJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 86 21 6885 5558F: + 86 21 6885 5559E: janus@janusgrab.comW: http://www.janusgrab.com/

SHANGHAI PEINERSMAG MACHINERYCO.,LTD6098 Huqingping Road, ZhujiajiaoQingpuShanghai201713ChinaContact: Mr Ellan ChanJob Title: General ManagerT: + 86 21 5924 7798F: + 86 21 5924 0057E: ellan.chan@shpeiner.comW: www.shpeiner.com

SHANGHAI QIFAN CO.,LTD.25F, Baoding MansionXujiahui RoadShanghai200025ChinaContact: Mr Eric LiuT: + 86 21 51029257F: + 86 21 51062358E: ericshpy@163.comW: http://www.qifanco.com/Develops high-tech grabs, suchas motor hydraulic bulk grab,motor hydraulic orange peelgrab, wireless remote controlbulk grab and contractiblesingle rope bulk grab. Alsomanufactures a variety ofhanding tools, loading andunloading equipment, steelstructure frame and othermechanical products.

SHANGHAI ZHENHUAPORT MACHINERY CO(ZPMC) LTD3470 Pudong Nan LuShanghaiPR200125ChinaContact: Mr Chen KaiJob Title: General ManagerT: + 86 21 5839 6666F: + 86 21 5839 9555E: mail@zpmc.comW: www.zpmc.comA world-famous manufacturerof bulk materials handlingequipment. Its main productsinclude ship loaders andunloaders, bucket wheelstackers and reclaimers. Withproven design, manufacturingand fully-erect shipmentcapabilities to ensure on timedelivery.

SHANTHIINTERNATIONAL21, Center PointIndira Gandhi RoadJamnagarGujarat361008IndiaContact: Mr Sanjay MasuriaJob Title: Director - Marketing -InternationalT: + 91 288 255 6671 / + 91 2882555 867F: + 91 288 255 4254E: sanjay@servoday.inW: www.servodaygrabs.comManufacturer & Exporter ofRadio Remote Control Grabs,capacity from 6 CBM to 55CBM, with the unique featuresof Grabs operation counting,with Weight calculation, onlineGrab monitoring systems etc.

SIA“INDUSTRIPROF”Spalu iela 6DaugavpilsLatviaContact: Mr GuntisT: + 371 2828 8288 / +371 27058560E: guntis@industryprof.lvW: www.industryprof.lvIndustriprof produce energy-efficient and reliable equipmentfor:

Plants for the production ofpellets;Lines of log debarking;Loading and unloading of bulkmaterials on the railway;Ship loadersContainer loading Conveyors for quarries;Transport of waste.

SIWERTELL ABPO Box 566GunnarstorpBjuvSE-267 25SwedenContact: Ms Emily BraekhusCuevaJob Title: Marketing &Communications ManagerT: + 46 42 858 00F: + 46 42 858 99E: sales@siwertell.comW: www.siwertell.comSiwertell dry bulk handlingsystems are based on a uniquescrew technology and providethe most environment-friendly,efficient and versatile operationon the market today. Allsystems can be tailor-made tofit each port or terminal.

SMB INTERNATIONALGMBHFriedrich List Str 3-7Quickborn25451GermanyContact: Mr Andreas HeckelJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 49 41 06 12388 0F: + 49 41 06 12388 19E: heckel@smb-group.deW: www.smb-shiploading.comSMB meets the demandingmaterial-related requirementsof conveying bulk and baggedgoods. The company designsand manufactures high-performance conveyingsolutions designed for trouble-free long-term operation.Projects all over the worldconvince fertilizer producers,port operators and industrialspecialists of the quality ofGerman engineering.

SMILEY MONROE LTD23 Ferguson DriveKnockmore Hill Industrial ParkLisburn, Co. AntrimNorthern IrelandBT28 2EXUKContact: Mr Tim MonroeJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 44 28 9267 3777F: + 44 28 9266 3666E: sales@smileymonroe.comW: www.smileymonroe.com

SOLIMAR PNEUMATICS8001 Ranchers Road NEMinneapolisMinnesotaMN 55432-3103USAContact: Mr Jeff LuckeJob Title: Director of SalesT: + 1 763 574 1820F: + 1 763 574 1822E: jeff@solimarpne.comW: www.solimarpneumatics.comDischarge aids for storagesilos.

SOTECMA INC245, boul. Yvon - L’Heureux NordBeloeilQuebecJ3G 5R8CanadaContact: Mr Denis C BoulaisJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 450 464 4426F: + 1 450 464 4534E: cgermain@sotecma.comW: www.sotecma.comCanadian company offeringturnkey engineering andconstruction services in bulkhandling and flat storagesolutions at low cost. The typeof structure used is a highlyversatile alternative toconventional constructions.The storage shed can bedismantled and be relocated.For more details visitwww.sotecma.com.

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SSTAG AGIndustriestrasse 11Maienfeld7304SwitzerlandContact: Mr Martin AdamJob Title: Sales/MarketingT: + 41 81 3035841 / 5800F: + 41 81 3035899E: office@stag.netW: www.stag.netSTAG bulk material technologyfor mechanical and pneumaticconveying technology as wellas ensilage technology . Weare also the ideal partner as ageneral company for complexassignments for nearly all bulkmaterials in plant construction.

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Polígono IbarluzePAB. B-9Hernani20120SpainContact: Mr Martin AmestiJob Title: General ManagerT: + 34 609 403 120F: + 34 943 333 506E: info@stemm.comW: www.stemm.comWith extensive experience inthe bulk handling sector,STEMM manufactures a widerange of grabs for harbour andindustrial cranes, especiallyelectrohydraulic clamshell andorange peel grabs and radioremote-controlled grabs withstate-of-the-art constructionand service concepts.STEMM is your partner forconsulting, manufacturing andservicing around the grabworld.For further information, kindlycheck our websitewww.stemm.com.

STEWART INSPECTIONAND ANALYSIS (PTY)LTDPO Box 267Brakpan1541South AfricaContact: Mrs Carol Le CordeorT: + 27 11 740 0621F: + 27 11 740 0626E: carol.lecordeor@alsgroup.comW: www.stewartgroupglobal.

STRUDES INC1440 Sainte Catherine StSuite 905MontrealQuebecCanadaContact: Mr Henry NowodworskiJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 514 731 6951 x 123F: + 1 514 737 4146E: h.nowodworski@strudes.caW: www.strudes.caStrudes Inc. is an EngineeringConsulting Company,specializing in design for heavyindustry in general and CementIndustry in particular. Formarkets and more information:www.strudes.com.

SUB CON LTD20 Shamrock RoadErinOntarioNOB ITOCanadaContact: Mr Don JohnstoneT: + 1 519 833 0054F: + 1 519 833 9344E: don@bulk-store.ca

SUOMEN VILJAVA OYKielotie 5 BVantaa01300FinlandContact: Mr Hannu KortesmaaJob Title: Project ManagerT: + 358 10 3464 204F: + 358 01 3464 200E: hannu.kortesmaa@suomenviljava.fiW: www.suomenviljava.fiSuomen Viljava Ltd is Finland’sbiggest grain handling and

storage company. We havestores at 18 locations in southand middle Finland. The totalstorage capacity is 1,4 milliontonnes. Our services complywith ISO 9001 and GTPstandards.

SUPERCARGO, LDARua Alfredo Cunha, 107Monte de Caparica2825-056 CaparicaPortugalContact: Mr Artur RochaJob Title: DirectorT: + 351 212 946 220F: + 351 212 946 228E: mail@supercargo.ptW: www.supercargo.ptSupercargo is a GAFTA andFOSFA accredited membersSuperintendent and applies aQuality Management Systemfor Supervision, Inspection andSurveys in International Tradeaccording NP EN ISO9001:2008

SUPERIORINDUSTRIES, INC.315 East State Highway 28PO Box 684MorrisMinnesota56267USAContact: Mr Corey PoppeJob Title: Marketing ManagerT: + 1 320 589 2406F: + 1 320 585 5644E: info@superior-ind.comW: www.superior-ind.com

SVENDBORG BRAKESUSA, LLC4155 E. Jewell Ave., Suite 1018DenverCO 80222USAContact: Mr David BrooksbankJob Title: Marketing Director (HeadOffice)T: + 1 303 285 1271E: david.brooksbank@altramotion.com

SWIRE CTM BULKLOGISTICSC Transport Maritime SAMGildo Pastor Centre7 Rue du GabianMonacoMC 98000MonacoContact: Captain Giorgio VallegaJob Title: Operation/CommercialManagerT: + 377 9798 5981F: + 377 9798 2306E: gvallega@ctmmc.comW: www.swirectmbl.comSums up the experience, know-how and networks of its parentcompanies in the dry bulk andlogistics field, providing a fullrange of integrated servicesfrom the supplier to the endusers, including specialisedbarge services, transshipment,river, coastal and oceantransportation by means ofconventional bulkcarriers orself-unloading vessels andbarge.

TAIM WESER, S.A.Carretera de Castellón, km 6,3Poligono Industrial La CartujaZaragoza50013SpainContact: Mr Javier SalvadorJob Title: MarketingT: + 34 976 500 006F: + 34 976 500 028E: jsalvador@taimweser.comW: www.taimweser.comTAIM WESER is a solidindustrial organization, presentin more than 60 countries andable to guarantee, with over100 years of experience, thedevelopment and execution ofany project related to its linesof manufacture: bulk handling,lifting, waste treatment andrenewable energies.

TANK CONNECTION3609 North 16th StreetParsonsKansasKS 67357USAContact: Mr Gino Gebelin

Job Title: Marketing CoordinatorT: + 1 620 423 3010F: + 1 620 423 3999E: sales@tankconnection.comW: www.tankconnection.com/

TBA DONCASTER4 Railway CourtTen Pound WalkDoncasterSouth YorkshireDN4 5FBUKContact: Mr David TruemanJob Title: Sales DirectorT: + 44 1302 330 837F: + 44 1302 724 731E: david.trueman@dbis.bizW: www.dbis.bizSpecialize in Industrial ITSolutions. The CommTracsystem is a total FacilityManagement solution for grainand animal feed stores,combining optimized operationsand stock control withtraceability and HACCP foodsafety procedures incompliance with legislation andassurance schemerequirements.

TBMA EUROPE BVDelfweg 18NoordwijkerhoutNL-2211 VMThe NetherlandsContact: Mr E A J HoubenJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 31 252 37 50 68F: + 31 252 37 54 36E: info@tbma.comW: www.tbma.com/engels/Systems and Components fordry Solids Handling.Pneumatic and mechanicalconveying, rotary valves,diverter valves, samplingequipment, bellow feeders, Big-Bag filling and dischargingequipment, dosing feeders, silodischarge equipment etc.

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TEBODINNETHERLANDS B.V.Jan Tinbergenstraat 101Hengelo7559 SPThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Bert FrowijnJob Title: Projects DirectorT: +31 88 996 75 84F: + 31 570 63 6350E: b.frowijn@tebodincce.nlW: www.tebodincce.nlTebodin CCE is a successfulteam of technical consultantsand engineers withinternational reputation in thefield of design, engineering,tendering, and implementationof andustrial as well as utilityprojects. A structured anddecisive project approachresults in high efficiency.

TECHNAERO APSBlaabaervej 3HaslevDK-4690DenmarkContact: Mr Anders LarsenJob Title: CEOT: + 45 56314925F: + 45 56314555E: sales@techNaero.dkW: www.techNaero.dkOther Expertise: Pneumatictransport systems.Supply of complete, highquality, low cost, professionaldust removal systemsaccording to ATEX.Efficient round filters. Spotfiltersto removal from transferpoints.Pit-intake filters for dischargefrom trucks, railcars andaround crane hoppers.Complete projects forPneumatic Transport.

TELESTACK LIMITEDBankmore Way EastOmaghCounty TyroneBT79 0NZNorthern IrelandContact: Mrs Samantha ThompsonJob Title: Marketing Co-OrdinatorT: + 44 28 82 25 11 00F: + 44 28 82 25 22 11E: salesenquiries@telestack.comW: www.telestack.comTelestack Limited specialize inthe design, manufacture,installation and commissioningof MOBILE bulk materialhandling solutions for the Ports& Inland Terminals, including arange of ship-loaders / ShipUn-loaders, mobile truck un-loaders, link conveyors andhopper feeders.

TEREX MHPS GMBHPort SolutionsForststrasse 16DüsseldorfD-40597GermanyContact: Mr Peter KleinJob Title: Senior ManagerMarketingT: + 49 211 7102 3355F: + 49 211 7102 3651E: info@terexportsolutions.comW: www.terexportsolutions.comOffers a wide range of mobileharbour cranes includingprofessional four-rope grabcranes with lifting capacitiesranging to 200 tonnes and radiiup to 61m. Comprehensivecustomer support servicesincluding spare parts stocks,field service, full servicecontracts and a 24-hour call-out.

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THE GRAB SPECIALISTB.V.Draaibrugweg 1Almere1332AAThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Emiel BleyenbergJob Title: DirectorT: + 31 365 32 88 22F: + 31 365 49 99 22E: info@tgs-grabs.nlW: www.tgs-grabs.nlThe Grab Specialist B.V.design, develop andmanufacture grabs for the drybulk cargo-, dredging- andrecycling industry. A service-oriented company, complyingwith the highest standards ofafter-sales and spare partsupply service to secureproductivity in your operations.

THERMO FISHERSCIENTIFIC501 - 90th Avenue NWMinneapolisMN 55433USAContact: Ms Paula FriskJob Title: ProductManager/MarketingT: + 1 800 445 3503F: + 1 763 783 2525E: Sales.bulk.us@thermofisher.comW: www.thermofisher.com/bulkweighingThe Thermo Scientific BulkWeighing & Monitoring productline for material handling ingrain applications includesconveyor belt scales, weighbeltfeeders, impact weighers,numerous level indicationdevices, speed switches andconveyor safety switches.

THYSSENKRUPPCANADA1177-11th Avenue SWSuite 500CalgaryAlberta2TR 1K9CanadaContact: Mr Steve HarringtonJob Title: Vice President MarketingT: + 1 403 209 4431F: + 1 403 245 5625E: infocanada@thyssenkrupp.comW: www.krupp.caInvolved in the design andsupply of turnkey mining andbulk materials handlingprojects. The product line ofequipment encompassesshiploaders/ship unloaders,conveying systems, crushingsystems, stackers, storage andreclamation systems.

THYSSENKRUPPINDUSTRIALSOLUTIONS AGMining Technologies -OUMaterials Handling GermanyErnst-Heckel-Strasse 1St Ingbert-RohrbachSaarlandD-66386GermanyContact: Dr Wei YeJob Title: Head of Sales andProjectsT: + 49 6894 599 0F: + 49 6894 599 468E: info-mh@thyssenkrupp.comW: www.thyssenkrupp-industrial-solutions.comBesides individual items ofmachinery as listed above,thyssenkruppResource Technologies designand supply complete materialhandling plants turn-key.to thefertilizer industry (for handlingof urea and phosphates etc.),the cement and mining industry,coal handling systems forpower stations as well ascomplete port handlingsolutions.

THYSSENKRUPPROBINS, INC.7730 E. Belleview AveSuite #404Greenwood VillageColorado80111-5820USAContact: Mr Bill HalleyJob Title: Mechanical EngineerT: + 1 303 770 0808F: + 1 303 770 4522E: bill.halley@thyssenkrupp.comW: www.krupprobins.comLocated in Denver, Coloradothe company ahs been involvedfor many years in the designand supply of turnkey,environmentally sensitivemining and material handlingprojects. The product line ofequipment includes: conveyingsystems; crushing systems;stackers; shiploaders and shipunloaders; storage andreclamation design and supply.

TIMARS SVETS &SMIDE ABIndustrivagen 12FalkenbergS-311 33SwedenContact: Mr Peter StenbeckT: + 46 346 82100F: + 46 346 82800E: info@timars.seW: www.timars.seSweden based companyspecialising in bag handlingequipment. The companybuilds filling as well asdischarge machines for bigsacks and also designcomplete production lines withequipment and education.

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TRAMCO EUROPELIMITEDMendham Business ParkHull RoadSaltendHullHU12 8DZUKContact: Mr Dave FanthorpeJob Title: General ManagerT: + 44 1482 782 666/ + 44 7813800251F: + 44 1482 793 920E: David@tramcoeurope.co.ukW: www.tramceurope.comA global leader in bulk materialhandling, TRAMCO EUROPELTD produce a complete lineof high quality, robust, fullyATEX certified enclosedconveyors includingTramrollTM, JetBeltTM, Bulk-FloTM, the Model G, Model RB,and Bucket Elevators.

TRAMCO, INC1020 East 19th StreetWichitaKS 67214USAContact: Mr Steve CloudJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 316 264 4604F: + 1 316 264 7965E: sales@tramcoinc.comW: www.tramcoinc.comTRAMCO has been involved inthe design, application,engineering and manufactureof the worlds most completeline of chain conveyors,enclosed belt conveyors,specially designed conveyorsand conveyor conversions since1967. TRAMCO’s philosophyis to produce high quality,reliable equipment that meetsspecific customer needs.

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TRANSSHIP LTDMarazlievskaya Str, 8Odessa65014UkraineContact: Mr Eugene MashtakovT: + 380 482 33 33 32F: + 38 482 34 74 07E: e.mashtakov@transship.uaW: www.transship.com.ua

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TRIPLE POINTTECHNOLOGYPO Box 495NewcastleNSW2300AustraliaContact: Mr Steve MaxwellJob Title: GVice President, Mining,APAC SalesT: + 61 2 4908 2222F: + 61 2 4968 2043E: info@tpt.comW: www.tpt.com

TSUBAKIMOTO BULKSYSTEMSCORPORATION4-1Terauchi 2-ChomeToyonakaOsaka561-0872JapanContact: Mr Y HoriiJob Title: Overseas BusinessDept.T: + 81 6 6862 2329F: + 81 6 6862 8516E: sales@tsubaki-bulk.comW: http://tsubakimoto.com/tbs/Produces bulk handling

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V D D B (PTY) LTDPO Box 16985LytteltonGauteng0140South AfricaContact: Mr Leonard van derDussenT: + 27 12 664 2300F: + 27 12 644 2902E: admin@vddb.co.zaW: www.vddb.co.zaServices are delivered to avariety of projects for miningand industrial clients and rangefrom performing a particulartask such as providing a bill ofquantities to taking charge of acomprehensive cost structuring,capital estimating and projectcost management servicethrough to final accounts andclose-out.

VEENSTRAMACHINEFABRIEK B.V.De Holwert 10KC Coevorden7741KCThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Paul KuiperT: + 31 524 599 333F: + 31 524 599 330E: mach@veenstra-coevorden.nlW: www.veenstragroup.nl

VERACHTERTNEDERLAND B.V.De Bloemendaal 8HertogenboschNorth Brabant5221ECThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Robbert BoersmaJob Title: Sales ManagerT: + 31 73 640 41 11F: + 31 73 641 97 40E: info@veraned.nlW: www.veraned.nl/enIn 60 years Verachtert hasdeveloped into the marketleader of Work Tools for alltypes of diggers and wheelloaders, and offers solutions forthe specific wishes of thecustomer. Verachtert productsrepresent quality andproductivity.

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WEBSTER GRIFFINLTDBrooklands ParkFarningham RoadCrowboroughEast SussexTN6 2JDUKContact: Mr Mark WilsonJob Title: Managing DirectorT: + 44 1892 664250F: + 44 1892 664340E: info@webstergriffin.comW: www.webstergriffin.comManufactures all types of bagand sack filling systems(including mobile systems), bigbag/bulk bag filling systems,robot palletising systems for alltypes of grain, granular orpowdered products.

WINDMÖLLER &HÖLSCHER KGMünsterstr. 50LengerichD-49525GermanyContact: Mrs Elisabeth BraumannJob Title: Public RelationsT: + 49 5481 14 2929F: + 49 5481 14 3355E: elisabeth.braumann@wuh-group.deW: www.wuh-group.com/Windmöller & Hölscher - one ofthe leading machinemanufacturers in the world forthe flexible packaging industryand the global leader in bagmaking and baggingequipment.

WORLEY PARSONSCANADA (WESTMAR)400-233 West First StreetNorth VancouverBCV7M 1B3CanadaContact: Mr Stanley CowdellJob Title: PresidentT: + 1 604 985 6488F: + 1 604 985 2581E: info@westmar.comW: www.westmar.comProvides consultingengineering services to clientsworldwide. The diverseexperience gained overthousands of projects,combined with a commitment toresearch results in maximumvalue for clients.The team of projectmanagement and designspecialists work with clients todevelop projects from conceptto completion, providingservices ranging from initialplanning and economicevaluation studies through todetailed design, procurement,construction andcommissioning.

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