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FEATURE: NORTH AMERICAN SUPPLIER PROFILES

Temperature monitoring equipment
TSGC, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of grain temperature monitoring equipment in the world. Headquartered in America’s Heartland, the company’s administration, fabricating, sales and service divisions are located in Spirit Lake, Iowa, U.S. The company has an extensive network of contractors representing its products and services nationwide and in over 40 countries. TSGC, Inc. said its co-workers believe in a “spirit of cooperation between ourselves and our customers, realizing that we have mutual goals… to achieve the highest quality monitoring systems for stored commodities.” Since 1982, the company’s goals have been: 1. provide the highest quality products and services; 2. complete projects on schedule; 3. excellent support and service after the sale; and 4. competitive pricing. TSGC said it has continually met these goals and, coupled with its innovative spirit for growth and excellence, justify its vision as being the leader in the industry. For more information about its products and services, call, fax or e-mail your questions or requests.

TSGC, Inc.
1600 Hudson Ave. W PO Box 468 Spirit Lake, Iowa, U.S. 51360 Tel: 1.712.336.0199 Fax: 1.712.336.0299 E-mail: tsgc@tsgcinc.com Internet: www.tsgcinc.com

Offering solutions for over 150 years
Established in 1852, Union Iron Works manufactures a complete line of quality commercial grain handling and storage equipment, including open belt conveyors, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, truck probes, towers and trusses, distributors, facility loadout equipment and temporary grain storage systems. Union Iron products are among the most heavy-duty in the industry with systems to handle not only grain products, but also bulk materials, such as ores, coal, wood pulp and chemicals. The HSI Systems (HSI) brand name dates back to the 1940s, and in the first quarter of 2010 Union Iron launched the HSI Farm-Commercial line of grain handling equipment. The new line includes galvanized bucket elevators, distributors, chain conveyors and structural equipment targeted at large farms, small commercial facilities and international markets in capacities to 10,000 bph (272 tph). Union Iron was acquired in 2007 by Ag Growth International (AGI), a leading manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment. In addition to Union Iron, AGI’s catalogue of brands includes some of the most recognized in the global grain handling industry including: Hi Roller, Batco Manufacturing, Wheatheart Manufacturing, Westfield Industries, Grain Guard, Keho, Edwards Livestock Waterers, Twister, Applegate Livestock Equipment and most recently, Mepu.

Union Iron Works
601 S. 27th St. Decatur, Illinois, U.S. 62521 Tel: 1.217.429.5148 Fax: 1.217.429.5149 E-mail: sales@unionironworks.com Internet: www.unionironworks.com

Your global partner in process
Vortex Valves specializes in providing proven, innovative valve solutions for the dry bulk industry. Vortex’s patented and feature-laden valve products provide cost-effective solutions for handling bulk foods, plastics, chemicals, minerals and aggregates. Vortex noted its valves are uniquely designed to maximize production efficiency, eliminate material leakage and increase service life. Since 1977, Vortex Valves has provided quality slide gates, diverters, and iris valves designed specifically for handling dry bulk solids in gravity, vacuum, dilute, or dense phase applications. Vortex Valves are engineered for dependability, durability, easy maintenance and offer proven solutions to material handling and process efficiency problems. With an in-house team of engineers, Vortex Valves can be completely customized for individual applications or special installations. Vortex has handled thousands of dry materials for more than 10,000 clients worldwide. With 21 products lines and over 8 million design variations, Vortex will select the appropriate valve and modifications for the most demanding applications. The company’s products are backed with the highest level of technical support, with service centers throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Vortex Valves North America
A Division of Salina Vortex Corporation 1725 Vortex Avenue Salina, Kansas, U.S. 67401 Tel: 1.785.825.7177 Fax: 1.785.825.7194 E-mail: vortex@vortexvalves.com Internet: www.vortexvalves.com
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