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■ product news Materials Handling Contract Awarded Jeffrey Rader Corp. has been awarded a contract to supply a complete biomass fuel material handling system to Gemma Power Systems, LLC for the ETEC Woodville Renewable Power project in Woodville, Texas. The system will be part of a 49.9 MW biomass fueled power plant, which will provide power to members of several electric cooperatives that are part of East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC). The material handling system is designed to unload and store just under 3,000 tons per day. The biomass material handling system by Jeffrey Rader includes truck dumpers, processing equipment, an open stockpile for storage, underpile traveling screw reclaimers, all interconnecting belt conveyors, structures and associated equipment. Delivery of the equipment will begin in April 2013. The power plant is scheduled to begin operation in late 2014. In mid-December Gemma Power Systems received “full notice to proceed” from East Texas Electric Cooperative. Gemma Power Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan, Inc., which designs and builds energy plants through Gemma Power Systems. These energy plants include traditional gas as well as alternative energy including biodiesel, ethanol, and renewable energy sources such as biomass, wind and solar.
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gia counties of Cobb, Paulding, Bartow, Cherokee, Fulton, DeKalb, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Rockdale, Douglas, Clayton, Fayette, Walton, Barrow and Oconee.
Dieffenbacher Starts U.S. Service Company The Dieffenbacher Group subsidiary, Dieffenbacher Customer Support, LLC, in Alpharetta, Ga., is the new central service company for all Dieffenbacher customers in the U.S. and Canada. Dieffenbacher Customer Support, LLC provides a comprehensive range of services and spare parts for all components in wood-based panel plants (particleboard, MDF and OSB) and pellet plants. This includes supporting machinery from Metso, Valmet, Motala, KMW, Sunds Defibrator, Schenck, Raumatic and Teaford. The associates are ready to offer support right away and answer any questions about servicing and spare parts. Dieffenbacher points to a continuing slight improvement in North American housing, as well as a strong wood pellet industry, which will lead to a substantial boost in the demand for service and parts in North America. Contact Dieffenbacher Customer Support, LLC, 795 Branch Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004; e-mail service@dieffenbacher.com. Also contact Rolf Dieter Krey, customer service manager, 770-663-4383, e-mail rolfdieter.krey@dieffenbacher.com.
Cobb County Tractor To Represent Morbark
Bandit Adds Dealers In Southern U.S.
Cobb County Tractor Co. is now a dealer for Morbark, Inc., a leading manufacturer of tree care, forestry, sawmill and wood recycling equipment. Cobb County Tractor has been in business since 1955 and has locations in Marietta and Buford, Ga. It will handle sales of Morbark’s handfed brush chippers and stump grinders, as well as parts and service for Morbark customers in the Geor-
Bandit Industries announced new dealers serving customers in the South. Bobcat of Bowling Green (Ky.) will now offer sales and service for Bandit hand-fed chippers and stump grinders as well as Zenith chipper knives for numerous chipper makes and models. Call 888-528-3431. Huntsville Tractor and Equipment will stock and sell Bandit hand-fed chippers and stump grinders. The
Wood Bioenergy / February 2013
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