BEUMER Group: Transporting material efficiently over long distances with curved belt conveyors

Pushing the limits of technical feasibility How can mining companies make their operations more sustainable to reduce their environmental footprints? One element that can be perfectly adapted to match the conditions is the efficient transport of the mined...

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LONG SERVICE LIVES: A DESIGN PREREQUISITE

What do a wind turbine, a battle tank, and a Siwertell unloader have in common? A slewing bearing. It is one of those quiet inventions that move the world without most people having to pay much attention. Like many of the parts chosen by Bruks Siwertell, ...

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BEUMER Group supplies robust and reliable packaging lines for the petrochemical industry

Downtimes? OK, but only if they’re pre-planned! Machines used in petrochemical plants must be especially reliable and robust. Because if breakdowns occur, the owner can face costs in the millions. The BEUMER Group supplies complete packaging lines, from...

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Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new rail switching operator at Mount Vernon

Switching service connects busiest U.S. inland port with five Class I railroads Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify railroads interested in providing intra-port switching and track maintenance services at Ports of In...

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BEUMER Group: What operators expect from their packaging machines

Sustainability is key: They should be more sustainable and energy-efficient. To achieve this, they must be able to process more films made from recyclates – the demands placed on packaging equipment by operators are constantly increasing. What are the o...

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The Importance of Conveyor Skirtboards in Ports & Terminals

The importance of skirtboards on conveyor transfer points at ports and terminals should be self-evident.  They prevent dust emissions and product loss from the spillage of commodities that often do not belong to the port or terminal and should remain in ...

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Takoradi Port received the biggest bulk ship ever to call the Port since its construction in 1928

In the past days, Takoradi Port received the biggest bulk ship ever to call the Port since its construction in 1928. Bedeschi S.p.a. supplied all the conveyor lines of the terminal, the two shiploaders and one eco-hopper. The vessel, MV BABY HERCULES, a b...

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges limits impact of economic instability

The total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 139 million tonnes in the first six months of this year, a fall of 5.5% compared to the same period last year. While the global economic situation is causing a drop in demand for container transport, othe...

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USA-BASED OFFICES IMPLEMENT ENHANCED SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES

Bruks Siwertell Group’s Americas division has appointed a Sustainability Manager who is leading continuing efforts towards the Group’s defined 2030 sustainability goals. In four months, it has replaced the use of plastic bottles, refined the office’...

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BRUKS SIWERTELL GROUP ACQUIRES WEST SALEM MACHINERY

Bruks Siwertell Group has signed an acquisition contract for North American heavy machinery specialist, West Salem Machinery (WSM), effective from 1st July 2023. The Oregon-based engineering and manufacturing company will continue to operate under its cur...

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