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Greenbank Awarded Cab Structure Contract for Rail Industry The Greenbank Group have been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to build critical components for a new fleet of trains which will create job opportunities at its Woodville manufacturing facilities. The order had its first main cab structure assembly produced in record time – finishing the cab in under four weeks and weeks ahead of the original schedule. Greenbank, who employ 65 people at its manufacturing facilities in Woodville, Derbyshire and Creswell, near…

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The MHEA are pleased to welcome Lynemouth Power Ltd as an Associate Member. Lynemouth Power Limited (LPL) is a flagship site for renewable energy in the UK. Following its conversion from fossil fuel to 100% biomass electricity production, the power station generates 420MW of clean energy, powering 450,000 homes and saving approximately 1.5m of CO2 per annum compared to coal. LPL is also a key employer in the North East of England, making a significant contribution to the regional economy…

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Dr. Rob Berry (1971 – 2020)

It is with great sadness that we report the death of our much loved and respected colleague and friend Dr Rob Berry after suffering a long battle with cancer. He will be remembered by the bulk materials handling industry for his great expertise in powder flowability and by his friends and colleagues for his kindness, patience and humour. Rob worked as a Consultant and Researcher at the University of Greenwich, in the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, since…

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Maze MH

The MHEA would like to welcome Maze MH Ltd as an Affiliate Member. They provide consultancy services to companies working with dry bulk materials be it equipment manufacturers, logistics, manufacturers or end users. they pride themselves on their independence and offer completely impartial advice; from new facility planning, writing specifications for new or upgraded facilities or fixing problems through to Procurement, Project Management and ongoing support. If you need specialist bulk materials advice get in touch and we will…

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Radicon Supplies Its Largest Ever Order

Industrial gearbox manufacturer Radicon has this month supplied its largest-ever order. The Elland-based company sent eight gearboxes to Hongsa Power in Laos as part of the US$1.5m deal. Radicon was introduced to Hongsa Power Company, the largest power provider in Laos, by a long-standing customer in Thailand, who recommended the West Yorkshire company. Hongsa Power Company is currently investing in its coal fields, and the huge gearboxes, which measured 6m x 2m, will allow it to extend its conveyors. …

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Bradley Pulverizer Acquired by Lancaster Products Owner

Allentown, Pennsylvania, January 17th, 2020 – Bradley Pulverizer is pleased to announce new ownership. Lancaster Products & Kercher Enterprises’ owner Curt Snyder acquired the assets of Bradley Pulverizer through an affiliate effective on January 14th, 2020. Bradley Pulverizer specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of pulverizing systems for fine and semi-fine grinding of hard, friable, abrasive materials for various applications throughout the world. Curt Snyder, President and CEO of Lancaster Products & Kercher Enterprises, explains the reasons for the…

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Starclean belt cleaners save cement producer 500 hours a year

A maintenance manager strives for efficiency at a leading UK cement works near London. He knows about cement production after working in the industry for nine years before serving as the plant’s maintenance manager where he looks after its equipment and maintenance team. But there was a nagging problem that made optimum production and smooth maintenance an elusive pipedream. Carryback and cleaning challenge He needed to reduce the amount of time that was spent cleaning underneath the plant’s conveyors.…

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MHEA Announces Changes

Following a review of the activities of the association the MHEA announces changes to the Secretariat and the Vice-Presidency. The Materials Handling Engineers Association has appointed a new Vice-President, James Bullock, who will hold the post for the next two years. James, who has been a member of the MHEA’s Executive Committee for several years, took up the role following the announcement of changes to the secretariat. He takes over the reins from outgoing Vice-President, Linda White, who has held…

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Dust controlled imports for the new agri-hub at the Port of Rosyth – the first SAMSON ecological hopper in the UK arrives for commissioning

The Port of Rosyth welcomed their new SAMSON ecological hopper into the port for commissioning. The hopper is the first of its kind in the UK and will be a key component of the port’s new agri-bulk hub facility for Cefetra. Forth Ports owns and manages eight commercial ports across the UK including the Port of Rosyth which is strategically located for road and rail and provides an important connection with mainland Europe and the UK. The Port of Rosyth…

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PRODUCTIVITY INCREASES AT PURFLEET

Situated right next to the River Thames, Hanson’s Purfleet Works manufactures and supplies GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag) to the South East of England, the South Coast and East Anglia. It can produce 1 million tonnes of GGBS per year. The facilities at Purfleet include two closed circuit ball mills and a vertical roller mill that require a consistency of raw material feed. As part of an ongoing investment programme at Purfleet, Hanson commissioned Fairport Engineering to undertake the…

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