Separation technology provider Eriez is expanding its foothold in the UK with an investment of $425,000 in a new rotor manufacturing facility in South Wales, an expansion of its European manufacturing headquarters there. The decision was made “following a prolonged upturn in sales,” the company said. “Following the continued success of supplying Eriez Eddy Current Separators into a diverse range of industries, we are excited to be able to significantly expand our capabilities at Eriez-Europe and to facilitate future growth, strengthening our market position both locally in the UK and... Read More

With recent improvements to Eriez’ line of metal detection and magnetic separation equipment, the company now offers the most powerful systems available for pet food processing applications. Eriez® state-of-the-art magnetic separation and metal detection equipment is implemented in various stages throughout pet food processing to identify and eliminate metal contamination. “Eriez continues to lead the industry by constantly advancing our separation technologies,” says Eric Confer, Product Manager-Magnetic Separation. “Head-to-head pull tests prove our new and improved Xtreme® RE7 Tube Magnet Circuit is up to 40 percent stronger than other magnets... Read More

Eriez® Vice President of Sales and Marketing Charlie Ingram announces customers around the world made 2015 the most successful year ever for the company in terms of metal detector sales. “In addition to increased sales in North America, we experienced significant growth in the Pacific Rim, Latin American and South American countries,” says Ingram. Eriez metal detection sales have been on the rise for the past several years, prompting the company to double its metal detector manufacturing capacity at the Erie, Pa. headquarters plant in 2014.  This investment enabled Eriez... Read More

According to the results from new performance testing conducted by The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), the Eriez® Xtreme® RE7 Tube Circuit is significantly stronger than any other magnet on the market today. Full test data is available from Eriez. Eriez commissioned Penn State to determine which commercial tube magnet most effectively removes dangerous ferrous metal and weakly magnetic contaminants from process flows. Thirteen tube magnets from various suppliers were stripped of brand identity and then provided to Penn State, the Behrend College, for testing. According to conclusions noted... Read More

Eriez® metal detectors, magnetic separators and vibratory feeders, screeners and conveyors are successfully incorporated throughout food processing and packaging plants--from the point ingredients enter a plant to the final shipping stage--to improve efficiency and provide unmatched product purity protection. Eriez experts are always available to help match the right equipment—at the right location—to assist food processors and packagers in handling their toughest contamination challenges, streamlining operations and increasing profitability. Eriez provides the most extensive selection of magnetic separators for light industries, ranging from simple magnetic grates to powerful high-intensity magnetic... Read More