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Featured Project: Cooper Farms Feed Mill Upgrades

“The people at WL Port-Land Systems bring professionalism, along with being very detailed and practical” Dennis Schwieterman Cooper Farms

Cooper Farms and WL Port-Land Systems, Inc. (WLPLS) have been partnering together for many years on a vast array of feed mill related construction and renovation projects. These projects have focused on areas such as production increases, additional storage capacity, facility upgrades and process equipment improvements.   Currently, Cooper Farms and WLPLS are working together on facility upgrades that improve safety and operational efficiency while minimizing downtime. WLPLS is grateful for the opportunity to work with Cooper Farms and we look forward to supporting them for years to come.  Thank You….Cooper Farms!

Spring is Here! Spring is a great time to do team-building activities with your colleagues at meetings or corporate outings. Team-building is important no matter what kind of team it is you are on. These activities do not have to be ones everyone is tired of because they are overplayed or awkward. Below is a link to a list of ideas you may have never thought of to bring your team together. These activities aren’t only fun but can help build trust, grow communication skills, and empower your team.   Aaron Hawkins Director of Business Development Click here for the article>>>

Industry News Electric tractors set to roll off Ohio plant USDA allocates $15.8 million to animal health protection How To Solve Material Build-Up And Flow Problems In Dry Bulk Storage Bins

Ask the Expert Drag Conveyor Basic Design Fundamentals Part 1  Send your question to our team of experts. By Curtis R. Cook is Vice President of WL Port-Land Systems, Inc. He has over 36 years of experience in design, operations, and maintenance of bulk solids storage and handling facilities. Q: How do you spec Drag conveyors? A: Thanks for the question. We use drag conveyors on just about every project, and there are a number of features to consider with each. Drag conveyors are commonly used for bulk material handling, specifically for moving flowable bulk materials horizontally, vertically and on various inclines. Drag conveyors can efficiently convey a variety of bulk materials with low to high densities and fine to large particle sizes. It’s possible to achieve high-capacity conveying rates with horsepower requirements that are lower than screw conveyors but higher than belt conveyors. Drag conveyors can be designed for high temperature and high moisture products. They are dust tight, water tight, and gas tight; and some models are easily reversible...Read More>>>

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Upcoming Events WL Port-Land Systems will participate in these industry events in 2023.  Click to set up an appointment. April 25-27, 2023 International Bulk and Powder Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Chicago, IL May 1-3, 2023 Petfood Forum Kansas City Convention Center Kansas, MO

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Specializing in the Storage, Processing, & Handling of Bulk Materials 412-344-1408 Fax 412-344-1412 If you are interested in an exciting career, join our team. Click here for more information. If you have questions, comments, or an upcoming project, email Aaron Hawkins, Director of Business Development.