Canadian Biomass • September/October 2015 • WPAC Show Guide

Our decision to move the popular Wood Pellet Association of Canada annual event to the East Coast was driven largely by the proximity to our members’ two major markets – Europe and the Northeastern U.S. Our members are concentrated in regions across the country, with production railed, trucked and shipped across the ocean to power generators, distribution centres, stores and businesses in almost a dozen countries.

For product bound for Europe, the Port of Halifax offers an ice-free, year round, deep water port, served by most of the world’s major shipping lines and is among the shortest distances to central Europe through the eastern ports.

This year’s conference is kicked off with a spectacular tour of the Port of Halifax including three specialized terminals – Ocean, Richmond and Halterm – which feature the Halifax Grain Elevator dry bulk storage silos and the CN rail yards. The Halifax Grain Elevator is situated west of Ocean Terminals and is connected to Pier 26 and Pier 28, which is equipped with six towers capable of delivering up to 900 tons of pellets per hour.

The port tour then continues on by bus to visit both of Nova Scotia’s wood pellet production facilities, Shaw Resources in Shubenacadie and Scotia Atlantic Biomass in Middle Musquodoboit. The tour begins promptly at 10 a. m., immediately following this year’s AGM held at the beautiful Halifax Seaport Market at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3.

An alternative to the port and plant tour is also offered on Tuesday afternoon; the Wood Pellet Quality Certification Workshop, with moderators Chris Wiberg of the Biomass Energy Laboratory and Gilles Gauthier of the European Pellet Council. This three-hour workshop will provide an overview of the international pellet standards such as ISO, CSA, Enplus, CAN Plus, PFI, where they are applied and a review of pellet quality certification schemes and how to obtain certification.

No matter how informative and useful the workshop and tour may be, the highlight of Day 1 is sure to be the East Coast Kitchen Party, held in the Alexander Keith Brewery District. For our European, U.S. and western Canadian delegates, this will likely be your first experience at an east coast kitchen party, but we promise it will be unforgettable. Local live music, food and drink will be plentiful as you experience true local culture!

This year’s conference theme is Fuelling the Future, as we explore the growing number of sectors utilizing wood pellet biomass. The conference features some of the top speakers in the industry, including William Strauss who will be presenting, A Strategy to Decarbonize the American Power Sector. Don’t miss the Commercial Biomass Solutions segment, which will explore the opportunities for growth and existing applications of biomass in business and industry.

The Fuel of the Future session features Deborah Keedy of Drax Power on the ever-important topic of sustainability. This segment will also cover vital facts on the sustainability requirements in the Netherlands.

Threats and Opportunities and a unique session on the economics of the supply chain will be compelling for producers and pellet consumers alike. And back by popular demand – the Power Panel! This unique session combines some of the leading European industrial pellet consumers with some of the largest pellet producers for a lively and informative debate. (Any panel with Henry Pease, RWE is always lively!)

And new to the conference, Biomass Solutions Biomasse will be showcasing their new pellet delivery truck, which will be parked inside the Cunard Center.

As we prepare for another robust heating season in North America and a year of changing regulatory, subsidy and sustainability issues, the WPAC Conference is the navigation tool you need for Fuelling the Future!

Airoflex Equipment has been supplying innovative engineering concepts for hydraulic truck dumpers/tippers since 1947. Airoflex products have been installed throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, and in the Middle and Far East for industries such as biomass, pulp and paper, energy generation, cogeneration, and recycling industries.

The Altentech Biovertidryer offers a new solution to remove moisture from biomass. It has been engineered to address the serious drying challenges facing the pellet industry, including operating costs, emissions and safety.

Andritz is a leading supplier of technologies, systems, and services relating to the equipment for the biomass pelleting industry. Andritz has the ability to manufacturer and supply each and every key processing machine in the pellet production line.

Biomass Energy Lab (BEL) specializes in solid biofuels testing. ISO 17025 Accredited for CEN/EN methods, BEL provides analytical certifications for export shipments of wood pellets and other solid biofuels to help meet contractual needs. Along with testing services, BEL also offers EN plus auditing and consulting, and can assist with internal lab design/setup.

Biomass Solutions Biomasse is a leading energy provider, offering the sale of BTUs and heating equipment. BSB will provide a profitable solution to replace fossil fuel, while supporting the growth of the local economy. Visit us at www.Bsbheating.com.

Bruks is a global leader in mechanical engineering and equipment supply for the bulk materials handling industries. Customer service and product performance are at the heart of its corporate culture. The company provides specialized customer solutions, including the development of custom machines and systems.

Founded in 1976 with its headquarters in Montreal, the company’s beginnings were in the lumber trade, which gradually extended to steel and bulk commodities. Today, Canfornav operates over 40 vessels, owned and on longterm time charter, ranging in size from 27,000 to 57,000 dwt vessels, with further new orders pending from Chinese yards for one more 36,000 dwt and two 64,000 dwt vessels. Five 36,000 dwt vessels have already been delivered for use in special bulk trades.

Control Union is a global network of inspection operations and dedicated laboratories specializing in independent worldwide cargo surveying and superintendence. Through innovative solutions, specialized services and product knowledge, they offer complete packages for logistics, quality and quantity management from the country of origin to the final destination.

CPM has been a leader in biomass pelleting for over 20 years. With the formation of the Global Biomass Pelleting Group, we can now call on all of our resources worldwide to ensure that you receive the highest quality equipment along with the highest quality support worldwide.

CPM Wolverine Proctor has over 100 years of experience in conveyor drying: offering customized solutions in a modern and efficient facility devoted exclusively to the manufacturing of thermal processing equipment.

Dansons Inc. is the leader in the field of supplying specialty lubricants to the biofuel industry. Not only have we developed and supplied specialized lubricants to the pellet mill industry, we also provide technical support and expert advice on how to get maximum life out of wear components.

Fike has over 65 years of field experience and a team of engineers, application specialists and combustion researchers delivering a complete line of products and innovative technologies to the explosion protection market.

Kahl plan, design, and build machines, plants, and turnkey production factories for conditioning and compacting of many different products for a wide variety of industries. The flat die pelleting press and the annular gap expander are the most successful products of Kahl. Amandus Kahl is a medium-sized family-owned company managed by its proprietors. It was founded in 1876 as a manufacturer of mills and pelleting presses.

M-E-C designs, engineers, manufactures and services single pass dryers, triple pass dryers, flash tube dryers, fuel storage systems, material handling, fuel preparation and wet and dry wood combustion systems. M-E-C delivers total turnkey system responsibility for the processing of wood fuel pellets since 1983. That’s our difference.

The philosophy behind PDI is simple – design and supply state-of-the-art, reliable equipment to enable our customers to succeed in today’s manufacturing markets. By combining innovative engineering and practical experience, we have created a line of machinery that delivers substantial economic benefits, superior finished product quality, and some of the lowest emissions in the industry.

Port of Belledune is a modern, year-round marine transport facility and deep-water point of access that is innovative in developing its services and facilities to the fullest. The port has proven itself capable of handling any and all goods, offering flexible services, creative solutions and excellent rates. Additionally, the port specializes in the handling of bulk and break-bulk cargoes and is the only existing point of export for wood pellets on the east coast of Canada.

The Port of Halifax is a regional economic engine, generating more than 11,800 jobs and contributing over $1.6 billion in economic impact. The world’s largest shipping lines call on the Port of Halifax, connecting the port to more than 150 countries. The beautiful Halifax Seaport is a premier destination, attracting more than 1.2 million visitors each year. Collaborating and working with strong partners and stakeholders, the port community continues to deliver excellent service.

Prodesa is a well-known supplier of wood pellet facilities and biomass-fuelled CHP plants based on ORC (Organic Rankin Cycle). We are manufacturers of drum dryers, low temperature belt dryers, hammermills, pellet mills, etc. We have over 20 years of experience and dozens of references all over the world.

Signode is a $2.4 Billion Global Packaging manufacturing company with 88 manufacturing facilities across six continents. Our value added products and services are designed to provide the wood pellet industry with cost effective and efficient options to your current packaging requirements.

TSI designs and builds equipment for today’s highly automated plants in the engineered wood and biomass industries. TSI offers solutions for dryer islands, (heat energy, drying and emission control) and finishing lines. Designed with the customer needs in mind, the systems are customized for specific applications.

With a complete line of high-efficiency oil and gas-fired boilers, solar thermal systems, advanced biomass heating and control technology, Viessmann can offer an innovative heating solution to meet the requirements of any application. Whether as a fully-integrated system or single-energy installation, our products deliver maximum energy savings and performance.

Viridis Energy is a publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of biomass fuel that operates two wood pellet manufacturing facilities: Okanagan Pellet Company in B.C. and Scotia Atlantic Biomass in Nova Scotia, with total production of approximately 200,000 tons. It is the only pellet company in North America on both coasts.