Kristen Kazarian

6 days ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Vortex Global has announced that Pneuvay Engineering is now the official representative for Vortex equipment in New Zealand. his expansion builds on a trusted relationship that has grown for several years, during which Pneuvay has successfully represented Vortex in Australia. This enhanced partnership ensures that Vortex customers in New Zealand will benefit from the same local expertise and personalized service that customers in Australia have come to trust.

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Factory fires are a serious risk in powder and bulk solids processing facilities due to the presence of combustible dust, which can ignite from sparks, friction, or static electricity. Fine particles suspended in the air create an explosive atmosphere, especially when confined to equipment like mixers, conveyors, or dust collectors. Inadequate ventilation, poor housekeeping, and mechanical failures further increase the likelihood of ignition and fire spread.

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

JBS USA plans to invest $135 million to build a state-of-the-art sausage production facility in Perry, IA. The project, once approved, will create 500 jobs. The new facility plans to produce 130 million pounds of sausage, processing 500,000 sows each year. This output can feed more than four million people nationwide annually, helping meet growing consumer demand for high-quality protein.

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

General Mills has released a report outlining its global transformation plan, with job cuts likely. The food giant, which is based in Golden Valley, MN, filed a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) report on May 20, 2025, that said the company had approved a multi-year global transformation initiative intended to drive increased productivity by enhancing end-to-end business processes, enabled by targeted organizational actions.

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

A huge explosion at a chemical plant in the eastern Shandong province of China around noon Tuesday killed at least five people and injured 19, according to local emergency management authorities. Six more people were said to be missing. It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion, an AP report stated. The company, Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co. manufactures pesticides as well as chemicals for medical use. According to corporate registration records, the company employs more than 500 people.