BioMASS update PFI AnnuAl ConFerenCe The Pellet Fuels Institute Annual Confer-ence is taking place July 28 to 30, 2013, and will highlight the various applications of densified biomass fuel. The event attracts a broad range of individuals from the indus-try, and features two days of educational ses-sions and more. The conference will provide discussions on several key areas affecting pellet produc-ers including: day-to-day operations issues faced by pellet mills, emerging and growing markets, and understanding and meeting sustainability requirements. The keynote speaker of the PFI confer-ence is Carlton Owen of the U.S. Endow-ment for Forestry & Communities. For more than 30 years, Owen has worked within the forestry industry, including posi-tions with the Sustainable Forestry Board, American Forest Council and the American Forest Foundation. Attendees who register as Diamond or Platinum level exhibitors or sponsors may give a presentation on new products or technologies during the conference’s general session on July 29. These presentations are offered on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to either five or 10 minutes. Visit, www.pelletheat.org for more infor-mation on the conference. IGPC ethAnol buys ICM teChnoloGy ICM announced that IGPC Ethanol, based in Aylmer, Ont., has purchased its patent-pending Selective Milling Technology (SMT), which also gives IGPC Ethanol a li-cense to use the technology. “Our ICM-designed ethanol plant is lo-cated in the middle of Ontario's corn coun-try, and it enables us to produce over 160 million litres of annual ethanol production, as well as produce distillers grains that are marketed and transported to area beef, dairy and pork operations,” said Jim Grey, CEO of IGPC Ethanol. “With ICM's new SMT product, we look forward to benefiting from the product’s ability to increase both ethanol production and oil recovery.” IGPC Ethanol is one of the largest agri-cultural co-operatives in Ontario and will use the new technology to offer higher ef-ficiency and capacity benefits. The IGPC plant produces 160 million litres of ethanol, providing a large outlet for area farmers. BIOMASS SOLUTIONS TO POWER TOMORROW ProcessBarron has 30 years of experience designing and fabricating biomass fuel, air & ash handling systems. ProcessBarron has the know-how to get the most out of your biomass systems. See How We Helped a Plant Go Green www.processbarron.com/biomass (888) 663-2028 6 Canadian BIOMASS MAY/JUNE 2013
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