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Maya HTT and Siemens PLM sponsor premier showing of “First Man” movie in Montreal

By Bernard & Company Tags: Bernard & Company, Maya, movie, Siemens Industry, Siemens PLM No Comments

250 aerospace supply company representatives enjoy hospitality, educational presentation and exclusive movie showing at Colossus de Laval in the Cosmodome

On Friday, October 12, approximately 250 suppliers to the bustling Montreal aerospace community gathered at the Colossus de Laval theater and entertainment complex for a premier showing of “First Man,” the new movie which traces the history of the first moon landing in 1969. The film focuses on the life of Neil Armstrong, the American astronaut who took that “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

This event was sponsored jointly by Maya HTT and Siemens PLM, partners in service to the aerospace industry in Montreal. Hosting the event was Ms. Rita Azrak, marketing director for Maya, who began the technical presentation portion of the day by musing that the actual “first foot” on the moon was Canadian, as the landing leg cones on the lunar excursion module Eagle were fabricated in Canada, a comment which aroused the crowd’s enthusiasm.

The three main speakers gave insights on their companies’ involvement in the industry and were quite optimistic for the future, as funding for renewed space exploration by both Canada and America is in the works with the respective countries’ governments. Before the first speaker, a recorded message was shown from the first Canadian astronaut, Marc Garneau, now Minister of Transport in Canada and a veteran of three flights on the Space Shuttle. He was followed by Mike Greenley, group president for MDA Corporation, a major aerospace supplier, George Rendell, senior director at Siemens and Marc Lafontaine, vice-president of Maya. All spoke of the longtime benefits derived in our daily lives from the space program, over the decades, as well as the next major project now under way, the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, a lunar orbit space station which, according to NASA documents, will serve as a solar-powered communications hub, science lab, short-term habitation module and holding area for space rovers and other robots. They detailed some of the advancements and planned developments in artificial intelligence.

The program also included a variety of successes achieved with Siemens PLM products, especially NX CAD and NX CAM through the Teamcenter of product lifecycle management. Maya is the Siemens partner in Montreal and brings further value to these products and others in the Siemens suite as a Platinum Level VAR, serving a broad spectrum of industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, marine and commercial building.

Many in the audience were quite moved by the touching story of Neil Armstrong and his Apollo journey to the moon and back.

For more information on this interesting event or the sponsoring companies, contact:

Ms. Rita Azrak, Marketing Director
Maya HTT Ltd
4999 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Suite 400
Montreal, Quebec QC H3Z 1T3
Canada
Phone: 514-369-5706, ext. 236
Rita.Azrak@mayahtt.com
www.mayahtt.com

The Water Research Foundation Launches Tailored Collaborative Research Demonstration of CalPrex™ High Efficiency Phosphorus Recovery

By Bernard & Company Tags: calprex, recycling, wastewater No Comments

Centrisys/CNP, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is collaboratively working with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District of Denver (Denver, Colorado), the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (Madison, Wisconsin) and the Massachusetts Water Reclamation Authority (Boston, Massachusetts).

Together, they will perform Tailored Collaborative Research (TCR), a program of The Water Research Foundation (WRF), to demonstrate phosphorus removal and recovery potential of the CalPrex™ process at the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District from September to November.

The TCR will collect high-quality data from the CalPrex™ process and allow the participating utilities to evaluate high-rate phosphorus recovery prior to anaerobic digestion and its positive effects on operations and maintenance. This will help the utilities better meet stringent biosolids regulations and simultaneously mitigate operations and maintenance issues related to phosphorus levels in sludge. A peer review of the findings will be conducted and the results will be disseminated to industry professionals through the WRF LIFT Link platform.

Phosphorus (P) removal and recovery is one of the hottest topics in the wastewater biosolids industry today. Tightening regulations for both land applications and the sale of biosolids have water reclamation professionals eager to evaluate technologies that remove nuisance phosphorus from biosolids in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.

CNP – Technology Water and Biosolids designs and supplies nutrient recovery and biosolids treatment optimization systems. CNP’s key technologies are: AirPrex® and CalPrex™, phosphorus recovery technologies, and PONDUS™, a Thermo-Chemical Hydrolysis Process (TCHP). CNP is a division of Centrisys Corporation. Centrisys Corporation is a U.S.A. manufacturer of dewatering centrifuges, sludge thickeners and complete dewatering systems for municipal and industrial wastewater. The company’s focus is centrifuge equipment, including the award-winning THK sludge thickener. Centrisys provides global service, repair and parts for all brands of centrifuges.

For more information, please contact:

Centrisys/CNP
9586 58^th Place
Kenosha, WI 53144
262-654-6006
Jessie Jones, Marketing Associate
Email: Jessie.jones@centrisys.us
Website: www.cnp-tec.com

The Centrisys/CNP THK Sludge Thickener Improves Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Applications

By Bernard & Company Tags: recycling, thk, wastewater No Comments

With eight purchase orders in the last 3 months, the company’s sludge thickener has been used in several wastewater treatment facilities and wineries.

In the last few years, the U.S. has undergone a series of innovations and technology advancements. These changes have impacted several industries, leading them to save energy and resources. One such industry is wastewater treatment. Seven wastewater treatment plants in San Antonio, TX; Lincoln, NE; Belvidere, IL; Grandville, MI; Fargo, ND; University of Florida, Beijing airport and an East coast winery have benefited from the Centrisys/CNP THK sludge thickener. It offers proven performance with lower life cycle costs, less or zero polymer, higher G-volume for higher capacity and less redundancy, as well as up to 50% less power consumption compared to standard dewatering centrifuges.

“I’m surprised it’s taken this long for other treatment plants to see the value of this piece of equipment. The Kenosha WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) installed our first THK200 in 2011. This one machine replaced four DAFT units, operated 24/7 using no polymer and achieved 5% TS cake and 95% capture. In 2015, we upgraded our plant process and now have an additional THK200 for primary sludge. With this THK, we doubled our solids concentration and cut in half the amount of water sent to the digesters,” said Melissa Arnot, P.E. Director of Operations at Kenosha Water Utility.

The basis of the THK design highlights what Centrisys is best known for – centrifuges. This sludge thickener is not a modified dewatering centrifuge, which is typically what happens when a conventional dewatering centrifuge is used for thickening sludge. The THK sludge thickener is designed and built specifically to thicken both primary and waste activated sludge using the fundamental principles of a centrifuge, DAFT and Rotary Drum Thickener.

According to Centrisys/ CNP’s CEO, Michael Kopper, “Equipment in this industry should last for decades. Those decision makers who understand the increasing importance of lower lifecycle costs and higher process efficiencies are clearly making the right choices for their plants and ultimately rate payers and our environment.”

Centrisys Corporation is a U.S.A. manufacturer of dewatering centrifuges, sludge thickeners and complete dewatering systems for municipal and industrial wastewater. The company’s focus is centrifuge equipment, including the award winning THK sludge thickener. Centrisys provides global service, repair and parts for all brands of centrifuges. CNP – Technology Water and Biosolids designs and supplies nutrient recovery and biosolids treatment optimization systems. CNP’s key technologies are: AirPrex® and CalPrex™, phosphorus recovery technologies, and PONDUS™, a Thermo-Chemical Hydrolysis Process (TCHP). CNP is a division of Centrisys Corporation.

For more information, please contact:
Centrisys Corporation
9586 58th Place
Kenosha, WI 53144
262-654-6006
Jessie Jones, Marketing Associate
Email: Jessie.jones@centrisys.us
Website: www.centrisys.com

650°F Cabinet Oven from Grieve

By Bernard & Company Tags: heat treating, Industrial, Industrial Ovens, Industrial PR, Oven, The Grieve Corporation No Comments

No. 903 is a 650°F (343°C), cabinet oven from Grieve, currently used for holding large parts on rollout shelves at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 38” W x 38” D x 38” H. 40 KW are installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements, while a 1000 CFM, 1-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow to the workload.

This Grieve cabinet oven has 6” insulated walls and an aluminized steel exterior. Features include Type 430 stainless steel interior and two (2) rollout shelves, 28” wide x 37” long rated 150 lbs. loading each. Additional features include safety equipment for handling flammable solvents.

Controls on the No. 903 include a digital indicating temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, recirculating blower airflow safety switch, 10” diameter circular chart recorder and fused disconnect switch.

For more information, please contact:
THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, Illinois 60073-2835
Phone: (847) 546-8225
Fax: (847) 546-9210
Web: www.grievecorp.com
Email: sales@grievecorp.com
Attention: Frank Calabrese

Viking Plastic Packaging / Reliable Packaging Systems Named New Distributor For Accu-Seal SencorpWhite, Inc.

By Bernard & Company Tags: Automation, Industrial, Industrial PR, SencorpWhite, viking No Comments

Viking Plastic Packaging / Reliable Packaging Systems has signed a formal agreement for distribution with Accu-Seal SencorpWhite, Inc., a leading manufacturer of impulse sealing machinery. The agreement is effective immediately.

Davis Olney, the Sales Manager of Accu-Seal, comments, “Recognizing the value that Viking Plastic Packaging offered and serving a region currently not well served for Accu-Seal, we initiated discussions with Viking.” He added, “A visit was made to meet with their team and it became evident to us that Viking offered all the capabilities and characteristics we were seeking in a distribution partner, namely, a knowledgeable and experienced sales team, broad industry experience, technical support capabilities and an understanding of the value of the Accu-Seal brand. Lastly, Viking Plastic Packaging was eager to forge a long-term relationship with Accu-Seal and they believe the relationship will prove extremely beneficial for both parties.”

Prior to establishing the formal terms of the distribution agreement, Viking and Accu-Seal had been working closely together on new opportunities and they had already been seeing positive results from the collaborative partnership.

Viking Plastic Packaging has locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, serving the upper Midwest.

About Viking Plastic Packaging / Reliable Packaging Systems

Since 1967, Viking Plastic Packaging/RPS has continued to meet and exceed its goal of providing customers with the best solutions for bringing products to market at the lowest possible price. A premier full-service distributor of packaging products, Viking offers the finest in flexible packaging equipment, materials, parts, service and training. Skilled technicians, armed with over 100 years of experience, assist in setup, testing, training, plus system integrations, rebuilds, troubleshooting and machine repair. The Viking clientele spans from individual proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies.

About SencorpWhite

SencorpWhite, a Connell Limited Partnership portfolio company, is a leading provider of unique end-to-end solutions for the packaging and management of high-value inventory. The company’s products and services – which range from innovative thermoformers and other packaging technologies to automated storage and retrieval systems plus inventory management software – cover the entire supply chain spectrum, from the point-of-manufacture through distribution and point-of-use.

For more information on this development, please contact:
Brian Urban, President/CEO
SencorpWhite
400 Kidds Hill Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601 USA
Phone: 508-771-9400
Email: burban@sencorpwhite.com
www.sencorpwhite.com

Customized Portable Drum Handler for C1D1 Applications

By Bernard & Company Tags: Bernard and Company, drum handling, liftomatic, parrot beak No Comments

The C1D1-DCM power drum transporter is a completely powered and self-contained handling device for lifting, lowering and moving all types of steel, plastic and fiber drums.

The unit incorporates a completely electrically enclosed and spark-free power drive, as well as power lift and lower for moving drums quickly and efficiently by any operator in all plants, warehouses and laboratories. Weight capacities up to 1000 pounds are available.

The models offer users a number of benefits, including protection for “EE” and “EX” rated environments. Features include a steering/throttle handle for forward/reverse drive, lift and lower features and tight turning radius for tight aisle and restricted workspace facilities. The transporter offers a standard lift height of 20” to allow for palletizing on standard or spill pallets and handles up to 1000# per drum. The power system can negotiate inclines and offers the ability to load/unload trucks and shipping containers. Additional features include a fully counterbalanced configuration for “head-on” work with pallets, cabinets, etc., and heavy-duty deep-cycle industrial grade battery. The C1D1-DCM uses Liftomatic’s proven “Parrot-Beak®” clamping system for safe handling of steel, plastic and fiber drums. An optional charger is available.

Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc. is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of drum handling equipment. Headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Liftomatic maintains manufacturing, engineering and sales facilities around the globe. Liftomatic currently sells products in over 40 countries and sells to more than 400 of the Fortune 500 companies.

For more information, please contact:
Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc.,
700 Dartmouth Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089,
Sales Dept. 847-325-2930
Web: www.liftomatic.com
Email: info@liftomatic.com

For more product information, please contact:
George Gambini
Liftomatic Material Handling
700 Dartmouth Lane
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
sales@liftomatic.com
847-325-2930 ext. 1226
www.liftomatic.com

350°F Bench Oven from Grieve

By Bernard & Company Tags: heat treating, Industrial, Industrial Ovens, Industrial PR, Oven, The Grieve Corporation No Comments

No. 1024 is a 350°F (177°C), bench oven from Grieve, currently used for curing the plug on end of long cables at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 28” W x 24” D x 18” H. 2 KW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements.

This Grieve bench oven has a modified roof which provides 7 slots with adjustable covers and 2” insulated walls. Additional features include Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior and Type 304, #4 brushed finish, stainless steel exterior.

Controls on the No. 1024 include a digital indicating temperature controller.

Suhner Launches New Tool Repair Center

By Bernard & Company Tags: Industrial, Industrial PR, Press Release, repair, Suhner, suhner-manufacturing No Comments

Suhner’s North American service center has larger capacity, new equipment, better organization and more staff

Suhner proudly announces the opening of its new North American center. Located immediately next to the existing repair center on the company campus in Rome, Georgia, this facility offers customers several benefits. While the actual size is about the same as the previous repair center, there is 40% more workspace, thanks to better storage and materials handling operations. The center’s repair area has increased by 50% and there are new repair function areas, as well as new repair equipment. Suhner’s new center also features improved training facilities and a test area. The North American center has substantial room for expansion, as well, according to company sources.

Organizationally, the center has shelving for vertical storage (18’ racking), industrial cabinets for organized parts storage and separate and dedicated stock areas. Further, Suhner has hired additional staff to offer better customer service to clients. This service includes onsite training in operations and maintenance of Suhner automated tooling equipment and other products in the line.

This new factory service center repairs spindles, multiple spindle heads, slides and live tooling. In the near future, Suhner will also service rotary index tables for CNC machines. Additionally, Suhner repairs its own line of abrasive power tools and competitive brands of spindles, multi-heads and live tooling.

For more information, please contact:

SUHNER Industrial Products Corp.

Lee Coleman, National Sales Manager-Machining Division
43 Anderson Road SW
Rome, GA 30161 USA
Phone: 706-314-2927
Fax: 706-235-8045
lee.coleman@suhner.com
www.suhner.com

Centrisys/CNP Announces Exclusive U.S. Distributorship for the Passavant® hydrograv® adapt System

By Bernard & Company Tags: Bernard and Company, recycling, wastewater No Comments

Centrisys/CNP (Kenosha, WI), a leader in decanter centrifuge technology and systems for nutrient recovery and sludge optimization, has announced their exclusive distributorship for the Passavant hydrograv adapt System in North America (U.S. patent pending).

Unlike fixed inlet structures for secondary clarifiers, the Passavant hydrograv adapt System consistently and continuously adjusts to current loading in a clarifier. If the loads are low, the hydrograv adapt automatically shifts the inlet elevation and opening height to a low position, introducing the mixed liquor below the sludge blanket. As the loads increase, the hydrograv adapt system shifts itself to a higher elevation and opening height, ensuring ideal hydraulic conditions for the operation of the secondary clarifiers and avoiding sludge overflow.

Benefits of the Passavant hydrograv adapt System include improved process stability of secondary clarification, a reduction of effluent suspended solids to usually less than 3 mg/L, improved particulate phosphorus removal, improved clarification capacity from hydraulic optimization and overall low maintenance requirements.

At WEFTEC 2018, Dr. Martin Armbruster, the Managing Director and founder of hydrograv GmbH and the inventor of the hydrograv adapt system, will co-present on the topic of “Stress Testing of a Secondary Clarifier with an Adaptive Inlet Structure.” His expertise in the field of clarifier CFD simulation includes optimization and practical engineering for more than 1,000 clarifiers in 200+ treatment plants worldwide. His experience in improving hydraulic efficiency of water management systems is based on 500+ hydrograv® with CFD simulations installations. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, October 3 at 1:50 p.m. in room 239.

For more information, please contact:

Centrisys Corporation
9586 58th Place
Kenosha, WI 53144
262-654-6006
Jessie Jones, Marketing Associate
Email: Jessie.jones@centrisys.us
Website: www.centrisys.com

Centrisys/CNP Announces New Technologies at WEFTEC 2018

By Bernard & Company Tags: centrifuge, centrisys, recycling, wastewater No Comments

Centrisys/CNP (booth #4921) will showcase their “More with Less” approach to innovation in the areas of sludge and biosolids management – including thickening, dewatering, resource intensification and nutrient recovery at WEFTEC 2018, October 1-3 in New Orleans.

Centrisys will introduce their new CS6-4 dewatering centrifuge, their smallest centrifuge to date. The CS6-4 bridges the gap between benchtop studies and full-scale installations. The CS6-4 continuously treats flows from 4 to 10 gpm, making this centrifuge a better alternative to a conventional laboratory centrifuge, which processes samples in batches. The CS6-4 provides scalable solid-liquid separation data to move R&D projects forward.

“We introduced the CS-6 into our equipment portfolio because so many of our customers requested it; there was a need and we simply provided a solution” Michael Kopper, CEO Centrisys/CNP.

Additionally, Centrisys will discuss their latest exclusive distributorship for the Passavant® hydrograv® adapt System in North America (U.S. patent pending). Unlike traditional inlet structures for secondary clarifiers, with the hydrograv adapt System, mixed liquor is introduced near the bottom of the clarifier, below the sludge blanket. The inlet elevation and opening height adjusts to flow conditions so it is always operating in ideal hydraulic conditions.

Centrisys will hold an in-booth discussion with Dr. Armbruster, the Managing Director and founder of hydrograv GmbH and the inventor of the hydrograv adapt system, on Tuesday, October 2 at 2 p.m. Additionally, Centrisys/CNP equipment and processes will be highlighted in the following seminars at WEFTEC 2018:

Digestion: Let Me Upgrade You / Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 4:00 p.m. / Room 244
Advances in Solid Clarification / Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 1:50 p.m. / Room 239
Sidestream Impacts from Startup to Implementation / Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. / Room 354
Expectations Exceeded? Promises Met? / Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:00 p.m. / Room 344

Visit Centrisys/CNP at WEFTEC 2018, booth #4921.

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