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British Steel Site Visit

20.03.2019 AGENDA Collect from Forest Pines Hotel and Golf Resort, Ermine Street, Broughton DN20 0AQ 1. Arrival and welcome at British Steel 0930 hrs 2. Introduction to British Steel and safety briefing 3. Collect and PPE for visit. British Steel will issue – hi vis, hard hat and ear defenders 4. Visit coal handling plant 5. Observe coke oven batteries pushing coke from safe vantage point 6. Visit ore prep plant observe ore blending operation stacker reclaimer etc. 7. Visit…

MHEA welcomed to Viridor for site visit

On Wednesday 14 November, 23 members of the MHEA met at the Park & Ride in Bicester and enjoyed a car share to Viridor’s energy recovery site at Ardley ERF, in Oxfordshire, where they were met by Jessica Baker-Pike, the Learning and Visitor Centre Manager. Ardley ERF began operation in 2014, treating 300,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste each year. It diverts at least 95% of Oxfordshire’s residual municipal waste away from landfill and generates enough electricity to power around 38,000 homes. …

VORTEX APPOINTS ÉFREN SHAYD CARMONA LOYA AS REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR MEXICO

QUERÉTARO, QUERÉTARO, MÉXICO – Vortex is pleased to announce the appointment of Efrén Shayd Carmona Loya as Regional Sales Manager for Mexico. Shayd has joined the team at Vortex Latinoamérica, a division of Salina Vortex Corporation located in Querétaro. In this role, Shayd is responsible for working directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), end users, and industry specialists to further expand Vortex sales throughout Latin America. Shayd brings with him more than 12 years of industrial sales experience. Previously, he…

VORTEX LATIN AMERICA OFFICE RELOCATES

QUERÉTARO, QUERÉTARO, MÉXICO – Vortex Latinoamérica, a solids and bulk handling components company, is pleased to announce it has relocated. The company has moved from Pachuca, México to Querétaro, where they are now situated in a comfortable, newly renovated industrial facility. The new location spans more than 600 square meters and includes a reception lobby, an office annex, multiple conference rooms, a product showroom, and plenty of warehousing space, among other amenities. Vortex Latinoamérica is now located in the heart…

BULKEX stands are selling fast, as sponsors for Shaping the Future line up.

The BULKEX 2018 Conference and Exhibition takes place between 17th-18th October at the Eastwood Hall Hotel, Nottingham, and is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the bulk materials handling industry and is FREE to attend. Stands are £495 and availability is changing daily, as stands sell due to high demand. The sponsorship packages are highly attractive, with Atex Explosion Hazards; Rulmeca UK; ProSpare; Starclean; and Flexco UK; among those already signed up, with options for every budget at…

BULKEX NEWS OCTOBER 2018

Welcome to the latest news about BULKEX 2018 from the Materials Handling Engineers’ Association (MHEA). All our latest news can be found on our website www.bulkex.co.uk and on our social media channel on Twitter @BULKEX18. Just over a week to go until Shaping the Future BULKEX 2018 With just over a week to go before Shaping the Future, BULKEX 2018 takes place, last minute preparations are taking place at the MHEA and exhibitors and attendees up and down the…

VORTEX ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF KASA FAB

Vortex is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kasa Fab, a leading custom metal fabrication and manufacturing company. Located at 304 East Avenue B in Salina, Kansas, Kasa Fab was a division of Kasa Companies, which includes Kasa Controls & Automation, IntelliFinishing, and Kasa Anlagen. “This acquisition allows Vortex to expand upon our fabrication capabilities, including lasers, robotic welders, blasting booths, and liquid and powder paint systems, among others,” explained Travis Young, executive vice president at Vortex. “Over the past…

VORTEX ANNOUNCES NEW REPRESENTATIVE AGENT IN SAUDI ARABIA

Eurotech International FZ, LLC is a network of mechanical engineering product manufacturers and service providers, located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Eurotech services the cement, steel, mining, paper, chemical, and food industries through their manufacturing and engineering expertise. For the past year, Eurotech has been committed to serving quality products and services. By partnering with only ISO-certified original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Eurotech assures thorough internal and external quality checks to reinforce their motto: “Deliver excellence to all clients.”…

Influential speaking programme for Shaping the Future at BULKEX 2018

The Materials Handling Engineers Association (MHEA) has announced further details of its thought-leading speaker programme at the annual technical conference at this year’s BULKEX 2018. The theme for this year’s event is Shaping the Future to coincide with The Year of Engineering’s October theme. The conference programme will include speakers from Fairport Engineering Ltd; Network Rail; BEUMER Maschinenfabrik; Greenbank Group; PD Ports; Atex Explosion Hazards; Wolfson Centre; and HS2, alongside previously announced speakers from British Steel; Crossrail 2; The Department…

MHEA announces BULKEX 2018 headline sponsor

The Materials Handling Engineers Association, (MHEA) has announced its headline sponsor for this year’s BULKEX 2018 is to be Atex Explosion Hazards Limited. The business, which provides experienced engineers, explosion venting, valves and suppression systems is the first of a number of sponsors to be formally announced.