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GROWING MA RKET Demand for efficient, cost-effective grain handling equipment has increased dramatically over the past few years, driven by the expansion of the grain trade
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rain is now the third largest cargo that Bruks Siwertell’s equipment handles, according to Per Hansson, sales director for EMEA and Latin America at the company. He estimates that the company’s ship unloaders have enabled operators to cut days unloading by up to 50%, reducing time spent in berth and increasing annual intakes. “But we have not stopped here,” he says. “A recent innovative research and development programme, targeted at improving the lifetime of the vertical screw conveyor and its component parts, has yielded extremely positive results, which are now applicable to Bruks Siwertell’s entire portfolio of screwtype equipment, including Siwertell ship unloaders, loaders and conveyors. Grain handlers look set to significantly benefit from the developments.” He adds: “By dramatically improving the service life of wear parts, customers save money on throughlife maintenance, without increased investment costs. Furthermore, the environment benefits from a more sustainable approach. “Grain handlers have to meet some of the most challenging dry bulk material requirements. Import and export
BULK TERMINALS
international | SUMMER 2022
