PEMA COMPANIES IN THE NEWS
KWS Manufacturing Company Promotes Ian Smith to Vice President of Capital Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KWS Manufacturing Company Promotes Ian Smith to Vice President of Capital Projects Burleson, TX – September 2, 2025 – KWS Manufacturing Company, LLC, a leader in the design and manufacture of bulk material handling equipment, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ian Smith to Vice President of Capital Projects. In his new role, Ian will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale capital projects, ensuring that KWS continues to provide innovative and reliable solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. His leadership will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and supporting the company’s [...]
Bunting Mourns the Passing of Chairman and Owner Bob Bunting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bunting Mourns the Passing of Chairman and Owner Bob Bunting NEWTON, Kan. (June 19, 2025) — Robert (Bob) Bunting, chairman of Bunting Magnetics and a key figure in the company’s growth into a global supplier and manufacturer of magnetic solutions, died Tuesday, June 17, surrounded by family. He was 76. Bunting, headquartered in Newton, Kan., is a family-owned company founded in 1959 by Walter Bunting. Bob Bunting, Walter’s son, led the company for nearly three decades, overseeing its expansion into international markets and the diversification of its product lines during his tenure as president and CEO. “My father [...]
The French Oil Mill Machinery Company Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership
PIQUA, OH – May 22, 2025 – The French Oil Mill Machinery Company marked its 125th anniversary this week, celebrating a rare legacy of continuous family ownership and manufacturing innovation. Founded in 1900 by Alfred Willard French, Sr., the company has grown from a pioneering engineering endeavor into a global manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and processing equipment used across the composite, laminate, oilseed, plastic, and rubber industries. To celebrate the occasion, the company hosted a private open house on Wednesday, May 21, at its Piqua, Ohio, headquarters and manufacturing facility, where operations have continued for more than a century. Invited [...]
Delta Ducon Expands Reach with New Canadian Office and Key Hire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delta Ducon Expands Reach with New Canadian Office and Key Hire Malvern, PA – February, 24, 2025 – Delta Ducon, LLC, a leading provider of Pneumatic Conveying Systems & Equipment, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Canadian office. This expansion reinforces Delta Ducon's commitment to serving its growing customer base and strengthening its presence across North America. Simultaneously, Delta Ducon welcomes Kent Ng as its new Bulk Material Handling Engineer, who will lead operations at our Canadian office and serve customers throughout North America. Kent Ng brings over 14 years of experience [...]
KWS Promotes Kevin Turner to Director of Sales Operations
Kevin Turner has been promoted to Director of Sales Operations for KWS Manufacturing Company. Kevin will lead the KWS Inside Sales team and provide excellent customer service for the KWS power transmission distributor and OEM customer base. Kevin started his career at KWS over 15 years ago and has worked in multiple roles including Inside Sales, Regional Sales Manager, and most recently as Director of Business Development. Kevin has a wealth of experience and knowledge in bulk material handling applications. Bill Mecke, P.E., President of KWS, states – “Kevin Turner does it all – his customer service skills are excellent, [...]
KWS Promotes Jacob Rider, P.E. to Engineering Manager
Trey Elledge has been promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing for KWS Manufacturing Company. Trey is responsible for all sales and marketing efforts for the KWS power transmission distributor and OEM customer base. Bill Mecke, P.E., President of KWS, states – “Trey is perfect for leading our sales & marketing efforts. Trey is totally committed to customer satisfaction and a very dedicated employee. We are very proud to have Trey Elledge as part of the KWS management team.” Founded in 1972, KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. designs and manufactures equipment for the bulk material handling and processing industries. KWS [...]
C&W DustTech Named a 2024 Dallas 100™ Winner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Ben Koziol 414.240.4797 bkoziol@trefoilgroup.com C&W DustTech Named a 2024 Dallas 100™ Winner Established Nearly 50 Years Ago, Honored as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies ALVARADO, Texas (November 18, 2024) – C&W DustTech, the market leader in dust collection systems for heavy industries such as Concrete, Minerals, and Mining, has been recognized as a 2024 Dallas 100™ winner. This prestigious award honors the fastest-growing private companies in North Texas for their growth over a three-year timeframe. Among this year’s recipients, C&W DustTech is one of only four industrial manufacturing companies recognized, underscoring the company’s exceptional growth, [...]
HaF Equipment Acquires Semi-Bulk Systems, Expanding Ingredient Handling Capabilities
October 28, 2024 HaF Equipment, a Minnesota-based company with over 30 years in bulk material and dry ingredient handling, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Semi-Bulk Systems, a St. Louis company specializing in wet ingredient mixing. This union brings together HaF’s expertise in dry ingredient handling and Semi-Bulk’s wet mixing solutions, offering an expanded range of services under one roof. The decision to merge comes after years of collaboration between the two companies, during which customers frequently requested a provider that could handle both dry and wet processes. Now, HaF and Semi-Bulk will combine their strengths to meet this [...]
Kice prepares for expansion to fulfill vision of turnkey engineering services
PARK CITY, Kan. — Kice Industries has announced construction plans for a new facility at its campus in Park City, Kansas. The building will occupy 8,000 square feet and serve as a hub for Kice Engineering projects. President and CEO Drew Kice said the company has been quietly increasing its scope of supply over the last few years. Kice Engineering, which has developed into a prominent line of business, completes a triad of plant services that includes Kice Air Systems and Kice Automation. “Customers often ask if we would be able to handle their entire project,” Kice said. “Our engineering [...]
Cyclonaire Appoints Jay Anzelmo as Vice President Sales and Marketing
York, Nebraska – September 4, 2024 – Cyclonaire Corporation, a leading provider of pneumatic conveying solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Anzelmo as Vice President Sales and Marketing. Mr. Anzelmo will assume this pivotal leadership role following the retirement of Mike Colella later this year, who has served as Vice President for the past seven years. Mr. Anzelmo brings a wealth of expertise in Sales and Marketing and has a proven track record of delivering results and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve organizational goals. "We are delighted to welcome Jay Anzelmo to the Cyclonaire team as our new [...]
Welcome Jeff Baker, the new General Manager for Russell Finex Inc.
Pineville, NC – June 28, 2024 Russell Finex, a global leader in manufacturing screening and filtration equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Baker as General Manager for Russell Finex Inc. Jeff brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this key role. His background in both engineering and business, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from N.C. State University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, makes him well-suited for the position. Jeff joins Russell Finex Inc from Burkert USA, where he served as Vice President [...]
C&W DustTech Promotes Jeremy Rote to Chief Financial Officer
Media Contact: Carly Capel 440.591.9703 ccapel@trefoilgroup.com Vice President of Finance elevated to new role to advance company, customer and employee growth. ALVARADO, Texas (May 14, 2024) – C&W DustTech, the market leader in dust collection systems for the Ready-Mix Concrete industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Rote to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. In his new role, Rote will continue to lead accounting, finance, human resources and IT functions for C&W and Superior Air Products while collaborating with executive team members to design and implement strategic planning initiatives and accelerate company growth. Joining the organization in [...]
Eriez® Announces Jaisen Kohmuench as New President and CEO
Eriez®, a global leader in separation technologies, announces the appointment of Jaisen Kohmuench as President & CEO, effective January 1, 2024.
General Kinematics Celebrates the Grand Opening of their 42,000 sq/ft Manufacturing Facility Expansion
General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, celebrated the completion of a 42,000-square-foot expansion of their primary manufacturing space.
French Oil Mill Machinery Company Board of Directors Elects Tayte French Lutz Vice Chair and CEO
Media Contact: Tayte French Lutz, Vice Chair and CEO, French Oil Mill Machinery Co tflutz@frenchoil.com PRESS RELEASE: French Oil Mill Machinery Company Board of Directors Elects Tayte French Lutz Vice Chair and CEO Piqua, Ohio – September 26, 2023 – The Board of Directors of The French Oil Mill Machinery Company, a renowned equipment manufacturing company, is pleased to announce the election of Tayte French Lutz as Vice Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) during their meeting held on September 21, 2023. Tayte French Lutz, who previously served as Vice President of the company, will now lead the organization as [...]
Bunting-Newton associates with the Department of Food Science Purdue University
Media Contact: Michael Wilks, Global Marketing Director mwilks@buntingmagnetics.com PRESS RELEASE: Bunting-Newton associates with the Department of Food Science Purdue University Bunting meTRON 07 metal detector and accompanying DCM conveyor Bunting-Newton is proud to associate with the Department of Food Science, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana for the validation and testing of extruded high moisture meat analogs and donates their latest state of art MeTRON 07 CI 550/200 Series Metal Detection system with an integrated control package to associate with the department’s latest ZSK 27 Mv Plus Twin screw extruder. Since 1959, Bunting® has provided cutting-edge magnetic technology [...]
Material Transfer Welcomes Amiee Bowden as Service Department Administrator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Carly Cabot, Trefoil Group ccabot@trefoilgroup.com 440.591.9703 Material Transfer Welcomes Amiee Bowden as Service Department Administrator New hire strengthens MTS’ customer service and support expertise ALLEGAN, MI (January 26, 2023) – Material Transfer & Storage (MTS), an industry leader in the custom design and manufacture of bulk bag filling, conditioning and discharging systems, announced today the addition of Amiee Bowden as Service Department Administrator. In this new role, Bowden will support the enhancements of MTS’ customer service and support offerings. Bowden joins MTS with over 12 years of experience in the customer service and administration fields, [...]
TerraSource Global Announces Acquisition of Elgin Separation Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Kimberly Althage, kimberly.althage@terrasource.com Shari Worthington, sharilee@telesian.com TerraSource Global Announces the Acquisition of Elgin Separation Solutions January 18, 2022 - St. Louis, MO - TerraSource Global – a premier manufacturer of high-quality material sizing equipment based on the Gundlach, Jeffrey Rader and Pennsylvania Crusher brands, and subsidiary of Right Lane Industries – has announced the acquisition of Elgin Separation Solutions (Elgin) as of January 12, 2023. Elgin designs, manufactures and services material processing parts and equipment for mining, energy production, recycling and waste management applications. Core products include vibratory centrifuges (CMI™), decanter [...]
ACS Valves acquires Drummond Manufacturing Inc.
For Immediate Release DMI’s expanded CNC machining capabilities allow ACS Valves to shorten lead times for customers ACS Valves, a manufacturer of rotary airlocks, feeders, and valves, announced its acquisition of Drummond Manufacturing Inc. (DMI) on October 3, 2022. DMI, a full-service CNC manufacturing facility, boasts a fleet of modern equipment and a team of technical experts. With both companies headquartered in Caledonia, ON, the acquisition enables ACS Valves to expand its manufacturing capabilities and serve its growing customer base. “The acquisition of DMI is to assist ACS Valves in its growth, increase efficiencies, and shorten lead times,” says [...]
Material Transfer Welcomes New Customer Service Manager and Applications Engineering Manager
For Immediate Release Media Contacts Carly Cabot, Trefoil Group Email: ccabot@trefoilgroup.com 440-591-9703 Strategic appointments reinforce Company’s commitment to customer success Rick Pasteris Tim Kamrowski ALLEGAN, MI (December 1, 2022) – Material Transfer & Storage (MTS), an industry leader in the custom design and manufacture of bulk bag filling, conditioning and discharging systems, announced today the addition of Tim Kamrowski as Customer Service Manager and Rick Pasteris as Applications Engineering Manager. These strategic investments strengthen the Company’s ability to solve customers’ most complex bulk material handling challenges. As Customer Service Manager, Kamrowski will oversee the Service and Parts [...]
2018
- Sentry Equipment Announces Intent to Purchase Integrity Measurement & Control, Inc.
- Lyndon Flower Joins Vortex
- Vortex UK Upgrades ISO Certification
2017
- Spiroflow Launches New Website
- Spiroflow Appoints New Automation Solutions Managing Director
- KWS CARES Program Raises Over $200,000.00 for Employees in Need
- Allen Robinson of KWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Promoted to Quality Manager
- SWECO Introduces 3dMP Screener for Additive Manufacturing
- Spiroflow Re-brands
- SWECO Celebrates 100 Years
- Sentry Equipment Acquires Cobra Sampling
- KWS Receives ISO 9001-2015 Certification
- KWS Receives Recertification To Repair Pressure Vessels
2016
- Carrier Acquires Heyl & Patterson Thermal Processing Group
- Allen Robinson of KWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Becomes ASME Authorized Inspector
- Eriez-Australia Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
- Sturtevant Acquires FCM Milling Systems
- Lorenz Recognized as one of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies 3rd year in a row
- Piab Acquires Kenos
- Carrier Vibrating Holding Company Adds S. Howes LLC
- Bunting Magnetics Adds Manufacturing Industry Veteran Kevin Bowen to Advisory Board
2015
- Sentry Brand Launch
- Lorenz Conveying Products Recognized by PROFIT 500 Magazine
- French Oil Honored for Manufacturing Contribution by Mandel
- Spiroflow Doubles Up On UK Company Of The Year Awards
- Russell Finex Wins “Exporter of the Year” at the SHAPA Solids Handling Industry Awards
- Spiroflow Acquires Food Control Solutions
- Eriez Announces Death of Company’s Former President and CEO Chet Giermak
2014
- Lorenz Conveying Products recognized as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies
- Industrial Magnetics Acquires Prater-Sterling
- New Spiroflow Systems Company Provides Complete Automation Solutions
- Eriez – PolyMag® Process Enables Simple and Cost Effective Separation and Recovery of Mixed Plastic Materials
- French Oil Mill Machinery Company Releases Oilseed Extraction Video
 
			
					 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			