Important Company Announcement

The future of bucket elevators is here! After months of waiting, we are excited to finally announce that we are officially accepting quotes for the new Silver-Sweet® QL Series Bucket Elevators!

With innovation in mind, our new QL Series Bucket Elevators introduce an optimized and efficient design that enhances all features across the board when compared to our legacy line. 

Enhanced equipment lifespan, serviceability, and a reduced assembly time allow this machine to be highly versatile. To do this, our new design emphasizes G140 USA prime steel construction, head and boot lip seals standard, and bigger, heavier-duty access doors.

Please send any requests for the new bucket elevator to your territory sales representative!

The employees of Sweet Manufacturing Company would like to honor and recognize the life and service of Jim Lafferty.

Jim was born on June 15, 1946, the son of Edward and Marguerite (Schulz) Lafferty. He grew up in Springfield, Ohio alongside his sister, Marilyn Lafferty. After serving four years in the United States Air Force, Jim graduated from Wittenberg University with a B.A. in Business Administration.

On April 29 of 1991, Jim joined Sweet as the Sales Coordinator. Throughout his time with Sweet, Jim was named Senior Sales Coordinator in 2005, Customer Service Specialist in 2009, and retired in 2012. He continued to assist Sweet "behind the scenes" in the Sales Department by providing estimating support until 2021.

Jim enjoyed flying his airplane, riding his motorcycle, and cooking food. He also loved playing the guitar and was a massive Ohio State Football fan. He was known to love and spend time with his family, including his wife Julie; his stepson, Jason; and his two grandchildren, Katie and Megan.

Jim Lafferty passed away at 76 years old this past May. He will be loved, missed, and celebrated for years to come. With heartfelt sympathy to his wife Julie and the entire Lafferty family, the Sweet family will forever be thankful to have been a part of Jim's truly wonderful life.

New Website

We are excited to announce that we are on track to launch our new company website by the end of July!

Our new website will feature our branding in a new sleek design, along with an updated product page layout. The goal of this new website is to provide a knowledgeable reference for all our product offerings to assist customers during their journey with valuable information and instructions. After the initial launch of our new site, we will be making real-time changes frequently to ensure that the most accurate and relevant information is being covered.

Rice Market & Technology Convention

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

May 30 - June 1

Everson Perez, International Sales Engineer, attended the 2023 RMTC conference in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in late May. During the conference, Everson had the opportunity to network with current customers, potential clients, and manufacturers from all around North and South America.

We look forward to being involved with the rice market!

Uruguay - Sales Trip

Julio Contreras, VP of Sales, traveled to Uruguay in June to meet with our Authorized Dealer, Pablo Díaz, and they visited three Cargill locations: Nueva Palmira, Mercedes, and Cardona—with equipment supplied by Sweet in 2010, 2012, and 2014, respectively.

During the visit, Julio remarkably found that our equipment has been working non-stop with minor wear even though each storage site experienced 4-5 rotations per year, with an equivalent of +200k TONS of product handling per year.

We are incredibly grateful to collaborate with Cargill Latin America managers to produce such iconic installations. We look forward to continuing support for their growth and dominance in the region.

Below are some pictures of the installations Julio visited during his trip:

We look forward to assisting all customers in Uruguay and Argentina and strive to provide the industry with the best support!

CalorMatic^® - Waste To Feed

After processing a recent test using our CalorMatic^® Test Site, we are excited to announce that our machine is delivering preferable results for use in Food Waste to Feed!

With this already popular product, we are proud to know that the CalorMatic^® Heat Processor can now be used to help shrink the 119 billion pounds of food wasted worldwide each year! For additional information on this growing application, please reach out to Oscar Abreu, CalorMatic^® Product Manager.

Flite-Veyor^® - Perlite Test

We recently tested a new material, perlite, using our Low Profile Flite-Veyor^® Chain Conveyor. We are proud to announce yet another important product application using our Flite-Veyor^® Line!

Perlite is a naturally occurring material that is used to speed up germination and rooting, and improve aeration, draining and insulation in potting mixes as well as to improve the texture of clay soils. When heated sufficiently, perlite will greatly expand up to 25 times its original size—resulting in a highly porous mixture.

As we continue to identify more applications for this conveyor, the more pleased we are to have it as part of our product line.

Lunch & Learn - New QL Series Bucket Elevator

Sweet's Engineering Department hosted a "Lunch & Learn" in June to review our new Silver-Sweet® QL Series Bucket Elevator Line!

While enjoying lunch, our employees had the opportunity to learn more about this new product and the advantages it provides within the industry! A Duchess head and boot were on display as well, allowing everyone to see the new features up close. Engineers Mikal Shorts and Chris Smith also talked about the new part numbering system and additional information that will now be on fabrication drawings. These changes will improve the quality and process flow!

Grandpa's Doggin' It - Local Food Truck Visits

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Steve Berner for his generous gesture of providing a biweekly lunch opportunity for our Sweet employees.

Steve's food truck travels all around the area, with stops at Rural King, the Saint Paris Market, and more!

Thank you, Steve, for making Sweet Manufacturing a stop on your already busy schedule!

Brian Mowery - Promoted to Shipping & Receiving Manager

Congratulations, Brian Mowery, on your new promotion to Shipping and Receiving Manager!

Sweet Manufacturing is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Mowery to Shipping and Receiving Manager. Brian will assume responsibility for overseeing the shipping and warehouse functions at Sweet Manufacturing, including the management of the Sweet 2 warehouse.

Brian celebrated his 19th anniversary with the company this past June. Brian's journey at Sweet Manufacturing has been characterized by versatility and a strong work ethic. Throughout his tenure, he has worked in various departments, including assembly and fabrication. His dedication and exceptional performance have been recognized and rewarded with this promotion.

The longevity of Brian's career at Sweet developed his credible experience and suited him well for the new position. His valuable expertise and commitment to excellence will further enhance the company's shipping and warehouse functions, ensuring the delivery of quality solutions and an extraordinary customer experience.

Join us in congratulating Brian on his promotion!

Noah Jordan - New Marketing/Sales Intern

Welcome, Noah Jordan, to the Sweet family!

Noah is pursuing a major in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. Noah plans to gain experience within marketing and sales this summer in hopes of one day becoming a salesman himself!

Outside of work and school, Noah enjoys golfing and is an avid basketball and football fan. Noah also enjoys travelling alongside his father.

Welcome, Noah, to the Sweet family. We are excited to have you on board!

Yuvanni Gonzalez - Fabrication Department

Welcome, Yuvanni Gonzalez, to the Sweet family!

Yuvanni brings a diverse range of work experience to Sweet Manufacturing, including stints in factories, farming, and remodeling. His hands-on knowledge and practical skills acquired in these fields make him a valuable asset to our manufacturing team.

When he is not working, Yuvanni enjoys sports and music. He also attends a church and has a bachelor's degree in theology.

Welcome, Yuvanni, to the Sweet family. We are excited to have you on board!