VECOPLAN V-EBS 2500 SHREDDER Vecoplan’s V-EBS 2500 was designed for the production of refusederived fuels (RDF) from MSW and other waste streams. It is especially adept at re-shredding low bulk density plastics, such as PET bottles, producing a very homogeneous particle size. Heavy-duty industrial screens on the V-EBS, can be quickly, easily, and inexpensively changed allowing you to determine and change the output particle size. The V-EBS has an infeed opening of 2510 mm X 1400 mm, a rotor dimension of 1000 mm X 2510 mm and has 54 cutting inserts on its rotor. It employs two counter knives for precise cutting of feedstock. Powered by Vecoplan’s patented HiTorc®, electromagnetic drive, the shredding rotor turns at 150-250 rpm and features a throughput capacity of 10-22 t/h. The V-EBS is one of the machines often integrated into Vecoplan’s complete WTE and RDF feedstock preparation systems. ALTENTECH’S D10 MODEL BIOVERTIDRYER Altentech has completed a full-scale demonstration centre in Princeton, British Columbia, for its highefficiency, small-footprint dryers, which have been patented (or in patent process) in 48 countries. Noram Engineering is beginning a comprehensive third-party validation engagement but detailed data already collected indicates that the Altentech D10 model Biovertidryer is using significantly less thermal and electrical energy to dry the biomass feed stock than incumbent drying systems, while reducing particulate emissions. The inherent design of the dryer – particularly how it strictly controls the biomass being processed – reduces, if not practically eliminates the potential for explosions and fires associated with other widely and commonly used equipment. Altentech's smallfootprint Biovertidryers are modular in design and range in processing capacity from approximately 10 to 30 tons per hour in-feed, and five to 15 tons per hour output based on an in-feed moisture content of 45 to 50% and a moisture content of 10 per cent at discharge – although the computerized control system can be easily set for a variety of outcomes to match the operations needs. SUPERIOR’S GEOTREK CONVEYOR Superior Industries’ newest conveyor design, known as the Geotrek conveyor, is a track-mounted radial stacker that can be directly linked with portable crushing and screening equipment in applications that require material stockpiling. Equipped with independent hydraulic cylinders at both the head and tail ends of the conveyor, the unit can also be used as a mobile transfer or link conveyor. Other common applications include bulk material loading to ships, barges and trucks. The unit is equipped with proportional track drive controls and feature the company’s patented powerfold design. During unfolding, the stacker’s hydraulic cylinders retract, protecting the cylinder rods from damaging dust and debris during operation. The new trackmounted stacker also comes equipped with a remote control to operate the unit’s belt and tracks. DUSTBOSS FAMILY OF TOWER MOUNTS One of the global leaders in open area dust suppression has announced the introduction of a new component in its arsenal of custom solutions: a family of tower mounts for the company’s atomized misting equipment, which extends droplet hang time and range, while providing more precise aiming capability. Complementing a product line that already includes wheeled carriages and skid mounts, by delivering millions of 50-200 micron droplets per minute from above dust-generating activities, tower-mounted units help commercial operations achieve superior particle control and prevent dust from migrating off-site. Dust Control Technology developed the new tower designs specifically to address ongoing operations that generate dust in fixed locations. They are well suited for slag handling, aggregate processing, recycling operations and coal handling. OKOFEN NAMED ‘BEST PRODUCT OF 2012’ OkoFEN is one of the leading producers of pellet-heating systems in Europe and relies strongly on innovative products. The company has now been awarded for its new heating circuit controller Pelletronic Touch in four categories with the “Plus X Award 2012” – the world's biggest innovation prize for technology, sports and lifestyle products – and also honoured with the special title of "Best Product of the Year 2012.” The heating circuit controller Pelletronic Touch was awarded for "innovation," "design," "ease" and "functionality.” With the Pelletronic Touch, OkoFEN upgrades its heating controller series to a modern touch screen system. The newly designed control panel with clear colour display allows a quick and intuitive navigation, and thereby an optimum user experience. PREMIER TECH ACQUIRES VONGAL Premier Tech announces the acquisition of the vonGAL Corporation, as of June 29, 2012. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, vonGAL delivers quality, reliable, and high-performance conventional palletizer solutions to diversified industries, including baking, bottling, brewing, paint, pet food and publishing. This transaction strengthens IEG’s position as a North American leader in the field of rigid packaging and adds another leg to IEG’s commercial offering to the marketplace. This second manufacturing facility in the U.S. adds to the existing four plants IEG has in North America. VERMEER’S NEW DOLLY TRANSPORT SYSTEM Vermeer has enhanced its popular HG6000TX track undercarriage horizontal grinder with a new dolly transport system, longer load-out conveyor and Tier 4i/Stage IIIB engine to help improve jobsite efficiency. The dolly transport system, or DT6, eliminates the need for a drop-deck trailer to transport the machine from jobsite to jobsite, helping to reduce operating costs by saving time. The dolly features an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and air ride suspension. The suspension provides 7 in. (17.8 cm) of ground clearance under the track undercarriage, allowing for transport over uneven ground. The dolly also features a brake release valve that can release the park brake and allow the dolly to be moved by a loader at the jobsite using designated tow points.