PEMA News

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]