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JAN 15
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Siwertell wins ‘Best Ship Loading/ Unloading System’ industry award
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iwertell, part of Cargotec, recently won its fourth IBJ (International Bulk Journal) award for its Siwertell products. This year, as in 2013 and 2009, Siwertell received the award for the Best Ship Loading/Unloading System. In 2011, Siwertell won the IBJ award for Environmental Protection. Presenting the award to the Siwertell team at the Beurs-World Trade Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on 17 November this year, IBJ said: “Siwertell convinced our judges that its innovative developments deliver worldleading bulk handling performance in ship unloaders, loaders and terminal systems. With safety as priority and inherently clean operations, Siwertell demonstrated reliability, quality service and a multi-cargo capability.” “The IBJ awards recognise excellence
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in the maritime bulk industry, so this is the perfect way for us to celebrate our 40th anniversary,” says Per Karlsson, President. “Safe, efficient, clean operations are becoming ever more important, both from an ethical standpoint and as a result of increasingly tough rules and regulations around the world. Once again, Siwertell has been judged to offer the best products to meet these demands. Winning in this category multiple times since the awards were introduced in 2009 sends a clear message to the industry that we understand the challenges it faces and that we offer the best solutions; through established proven technologies supported by innovative design and an eye for future requirements.” In addition to having marketleading systems delivering significant commercial advantages, Siwertell’s customers have the security of true global support. Furthermore, as technology develops and operational requirements and regulations change, Siwertell can modernise and upgrade existing systems to take full advantage of new developments. “Market leading performance must be underpinned by excellent reliability and the confidence provided by extended manufacturer support. As a Cargotec brand our customers have access to an effective worldwide service organisation, offering services on a planned, on-demand and emergency basis,” adds Mr Karlsson.
Openfield cease to act on behalf of Aberdeen Grain Storage Limited
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penfield and Aberdeen Grain Storage Limited (AGSL) announce that following a review of the existing long term arrangements, Openfield will cease to act on behalf of AGSL at the conclusion of the current harvest. AGSL will repay all loans and repurchase the 9,000t of storage rights owned by Openfield. 6 | Milling and Grain
Ian Cruickshank, Chairman of AGSL, stated, “We thank Openfield for their significant contribution and financial support over the past 10 years and, as a Board, we are considering our grain marketing and grain storage options and will make further announcements in due course”.
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