developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 276Formulation & NutritionFeed additive company Perstorp adds to sales, technical supportPerstorp has appointed three people across the globe to strengthen sales and technical support. Perstorp is a producer of organic acids and manufactures a range of feed additives from antibacterials and silage additives to gut health enhancers and solutions for molds and mycotoxins.Animal Feed ManufacturingDarling International to acquire Vion IngredientsDarling International, a leading provider of rendering, recycling and recovery solutions to the nation's food industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Vion Ingredients for about €1.6 billion. Closing is anticipated in January 2014, and is subject to customary regulatory approvals and finalization of the required employee consultations in the Netherlands.EquipmentLarson Electronics Cart-Mounted LED Work Area LightLarson Electronics/MagnalightThe Larson Electronics WBC-1X150RT cart-mounted LED work area light illuminates 36,000 square feet of workspace. Mounted on an aluminum wheelbarrow-style cart, the LED lamp is constructed of a copper-free, aluminum alloy with a powder coat.Animal Feed ManufacturingMerger of rendering companies expected to be finalized October 28Darling International expects to close on the purchase of Rothsay, the rendering and biodiesel division of Maple Leaf Foods, on October 28, subject to satisfaction of any remaining conditions. The Competition Act condition required to proceed with the purchase was announced on October 3, clearing the way for the transaction to close.EquipmentBinMaster Level Controls RL Level SensorBinMasterThe BinMaster Level Controls RL Level Sensor provides bin level data in environments were dust levels are extremely high. The non-contact, continuous level sensor works in powders and solid materials of all dust types, including very low dielectric materials.EquipmentHeartland Footwear Ultimate Alloy Premium BootThe Heartland Footwear Ultimate Alloy Premium Boot is cold-weather ready and 10 percent lighter than other heavy-duty boot, the company says. Featuring a softer shaft, the boot is abrasion and slip resistant and comes in plain and steel toed.HomeWhisky-fed salmon to boost sustainabilityOver 500 million liters of whisky are produced in the UK each year. But for every liter of whisky produced, up to 15 liters of potentially harmful waste can be generated. Chemical engineers from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland are looking to solve this problem by converting some of the waste into protein-rich feed, which could have the added benefit of providing a sustainable and economic supply of feedstock for the growing Scottish fish farming industry.HomeElsevier, Novus collaborate for Aquaculture Conference 2013Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and solutions, and Novus International, the pioneering manufacturer of animal nutrition solutions products for livestock, poultry and aquaculture, announce their collaboration for the first Aquaculture Conference held 3-7 November 2013 in Gran Canaria. Organized by Elsevier and supported by Novus International, the Aquaculture Conference will celebrate 40 years of outstanding research published in Elsevier's journal Aquaculture while also identifying the challenges that remain for the next generation of aquaculture researchers.HomeThermostability matters when choosing a xylanase feed enzymeAccording to AB Vista’s EMEA Technical Director, Dr. Rob ten Doeschate, xylanase thermostability and the ability to accurately confirm activity in manufactured feed is just as important as it is for phytases. The degree of thermostability, and methodology used to achieve this, also has a dramatic impact on xylanase dose variation and efficacy in the target species.Laboratory Products and ServicesLubrication Engineers Greentastic Industrial CleanerLubrication EngineersLubrication Engineers Greentastic Industrial Cleaner is a water-based, liquid concentrate cleaner that is gentle enough to be used as a general purpose cleaner, the company says. The cleaner is phosphate and phosphorous free, as well as noncaustic, nonacidic, nonflammable and contains no abrasives.EquipmentProvisur Technologies Multitec autoloading systemProvisur Technologies IncThe Provisur Technologies Multitec autoloading system transports sliced portions and loads them into packaging machines. Using servo-driven technology, the system includes end of the line portion correction to ensure accurate, consistent loading into the packager. The Multitec autoloading system offer different slice positioning capabilities that allow products to be overlapped, turned or flipped.Company NewsRegister for Farm Journal, WATT ‘Grain & Meat Outlook’ webinarJoin Farm Journal, Pro Farmer editor Chip Flory and Dr. Tom Elam, president, FarmEcon LLC, for the third installment of the WATT Global Media/Farm Journal ”Grain & Meat Outlook” webinar series for 2013.The webinar will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. CT.Previous PagePage 276 of 437Next Page
