Electro Magnetic Filters Ordered by Turkish Ceramics Producer
Bunting’s first time as an exhibitor at Ceramitec 2018, the leading exhibition for ceramics and ceramic technology held in Munich, Germany (April 10-13), proved to be a huge success.
“We did not expect to secure orders on the stand,” said Dave Hills, Bunting’s Head of Sales, “and were thrilled to have an order placed for two Electro Magnetic Filters from a ceramic producer in Turkey.”
Bunting was exhibiting alongside ceramics and mineral processing magnetic separator specialist Master Magnets.
” When we [Bunting] acquired Master Magnets [January 2017] our aim was to expand our product portfolio and end-markets. For decades, Master Magnets has been a leader in the design and manufacture of high intensity magnetic separators for the ceramics and mineral processing industries. At Ceramitec, the global awareness of the Master Magnets brand was very evident.”
During the 4-day exhibition, Bunting and Master Magnets received enquiries for:
Magnetic Liquid Traps – installed in pipelines with high intensity Rare Earth Magnets removing fine iron from slips and glazes;
Drawer Filter Magnets – installed on dry process lines to remove free and tramp iron, protecting mills and other processing equipment;
Rare Earth Roll Separators – used to remove weakly and para magnetic materials and minerals from non-metallic bodies such as Spray Dried Ceramics, Feldspar and Silica Sand;
Induced Roll Separators (IMR) – used for the continuous extraction of weakly and para magnetic particles from non-metallic minerals such as feldspar and silica sand;
“Ceramitec proved to be a resounding success. We are going to be busy confirming our magnetic separator recommendations and also conducting laboratory tests in the Master Magnets laboratory in Birmingham, UK,” said Dave.
For further information on Bunting Magnetics and Master Magnets and our range of magnetic separation equipment designed for purifying ceramics and non-metallic minerals, please visit our websites or contact us on:
Germany Based Representative Required to Support Developing Business in the Recycling Sector
With the expanded Bunting and Master Magnets product portfolio of Magnetic Separators, Eddy Current Separators and Metal Detectors, the search has started for a new representative in Germany for the recycling sector.
“With the addition of the Master Magnets range of separation equipment, we have identified exciting opportunities in the recycling sector in Germany,” explained Dave Hills, Bunting’s Head of Sales.
“We now have one of the most extensive and complete ranges of Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors in the world. We are already exporting separation equipment to Germany and other countries, but recognise that we need a locally based representative,” said Dave. “This is a great opportunity and we are looking forward to developing a long-term relationship with a recycling industry specialist.”
The expanded range of separation equipment used in the recycling sector includes:
Stainless Steel Separator
The revolutionary Stainless Steel Separator is installed after primary Magnetic Separation and Eddy Current Separation to remove either weakly magnetic materials from the primary product to produce a clean recycled material (eg UPVC window frames, recycled plastics, etc), or to recover valuable materials (eg stainless steel and PCBs).
Eddy Current Separators
The Eddy Current Separator (ECS) is an advanced metal sorting unit that is capable of separating non-ferrous metals such as aluminium and copper from dry recyclables. A mobile Metal Separation Module incorporating the Eddy Current Separator and a high intensity Magnetic Drum (called the ‘Mastertrax‘) has proven very popular.
Permanent Overband Magnets
Mastermag Overband Magnetic Separators are renowned around the world as the most effective units for the continuous removal of tramp ferrous material from a product stream. Simply suspended across a conveyor belt, metal is lifted up and then discharged using a self cleaning belt.
Metal Detectors
Under the well-known brand, Metal Detection Ltd, Bunting has a varied range of Metal Detectors to suit many different applications. There are designs to suit a wide range of applications and sensitivities.
Magnetic Separators
Other Magnetic Separators in the range include Pulley Magnets, Drum Magnets, Scrap Drum Magnets, Electro Overband Magnets, and a wide range of smaller equipment including FF Drawer Grate Magnets and Plate Magnets.
For further information or to express interest (for representing Bunting in Germany or any other country), please contact Dave Hills on:
In 2018, the Bunting and Master Magnets team will be exhibiting at 14 industry shows across Europe.
“This will be our most active year for exhibitions,” said Dave Hills, Bunting’s Head of Sales. “Being visible at exhibitions and congresses in 2016 and 2017 has been really important in building our identity and growing our sales. We want to take our technology to our potential customers and show them what it can do.”
The full exhibition and congress schedule is:
January
17th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC2018 (Salzburg, Austria, 17-19 January). The first congress of the year focused on E-waste (see the report – Changes in E Waste Management Highlighted at IERC 2018). There was considerable interest in the Stainless Steel Separator;
April
Ceramitec (Munich, Germany, 10-13 April). The leading international trade fair for ceramics and non-metallic minerals. On show will be the Master Magnets range of mineral processing Magnetic Separators;
May
IFAT (Munich, Germany, 14-18 May). The largest waste and recycling show in Europe. Bunting now has one of the most complete ranges of Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors for recycling including the:
Hillhead (Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK, 26-28 June). The premier event for the aggregates and quarrying industry in the UK. Master Magnets has attended for many years, exhibiting their industry-standard Metal Detectors and Overband Magnets;
July
July is a busy month with two exhibitions:
CARS (NAEC, Stoneleigh, UK, 11-12 July). The Complete Auto Recycling Show focuses on the recovery, dismantling and recycling of the car. Separating the metals is a vital stage of the process where companies use the Stainless Steel Separator, Eddy Current Separators, and Scrap Drum Magnets;
WasteExpo (Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, near Leamington Spa, UK 5th July). The waste and skip trade exhibition run by Skip Hire Magazine where we are headline sponsors alongside Master Magnets.
September
RWM (NEC, Birmingham, UK, 12-13 September). The largest waste and recycling exhibition in the UK. Bunting and Master Magnets have been long-term supporters of the show and will have working Magnetic Separators on the stand.
This will be a busy month for overseas exhibitions with events in Italy and France.
Ecomondo (Rimini, Italy, 6-9 November). An international event with an innovative format that brings together all sectors of the circular economy in a single platform: from material and energy recovery to sustainable development. The show is the ideal platform to promote Magnetic Separation equipment used in the recycling sector and we will be supporting our new representative, Ital Goods.;
Emballage (Paris, France, 26-29 November). The international trade show gathers together industry stakeholders from the food, liquids, cosmetics, beauty, luxury goods, healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail and consumer goods sectors, offering them 4 days of meetings, demonstrations, innovation and presentations. We will be on the stand of our local distributor, Pronix. Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors are used extensively in the processing industries;
Pollutec (Lyon, France, 27-30 November). The international trade show for environmental and energy stakeholders working for economic performance. The final recycling focused event of 2018 and we will be supporting our local distributor BMS France;
December
Plast Eurasia (Istanbul, Turkey, 5-8 December). The major plastic show for Turkey and the Middle East. Bunting has exhibited previously and will be helping visitors solve their metal contamination problems. As in 2016, we will be on the stand of our local representative Tepro Makine.
“It is an ambitious and exhibiting exhibition schedule for 2018,” explained Dave. “With the Master Magnets product range we are now able to offer total metal separation solutions. Attending leading industry exhibitions is vital to understand the needs of the industry and demonstrate how we can help.”
For further information on any of the listed exhibitions or any aspect of Metal Separation or Detection, please contact us on:
Bunting Exhibiting at 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress (17-19 January 2018)
IERC, the first major recycling event of 2018, is being held in Salzburg, Austria between the 17th and 19th of January. For the first time, Bunting Magnetics will have a stand at the event.
During the 3 day congress, experts from around the world will discuss the latest issues facing the recycling world such as the Chinese ban on plastic waste imports and the continued drive towards electric vehicles.
Technology is always high on the agenda as new innovations make it possible to recover and separate an increasing number of valuable metals whilst reducing the amount of unusable waste.
Bunting has developed a wide range of Magnetic Separator technology. Following the acquisition of Master Magnets in January 2017, Bunting is able to provide solutions to separate any metals.
Stainless Steel Separation
Stainless Steel becomes very weakly magnetic when bent or cut (as when passed through a shredder). Bunting developed two new Magnetic Separators, the High Intensity Separation Conveyor (HISC), and the Stainless Steel Separation Conveyor (SSSC). Both systems have ultra high magnetic fields that enable the attraction and deflection of Stainless Steel, enabling separation. Production sized equipment was recently on display the RWM 17 exhibition in the UK.
Non-Ferrous Metal Separation
The Eddy Current Separator remains a vital part of any recycling process, separating and recovering non-ferrous metals. Master Magnets have a number of Eddy Current Separator configurations enabling the separation of large and very small non-ferrous metals. In 2017, Master Magnets manufactured and shipped a record number of Eddy Current Separators. This is as a direct result of companies seeing their equipment’s superior separation capabilities.
General Ferrous Metal Separation
Separating metal at stages is the key to enabling the best recovery and purity of metal. General Magnetic Separators are commonly used earlier in the process to recovery or remove ferrous metals and include:
Bunting Europe’s Managing Director, Simon Ayling, will be at the congress. If you have a specific application, please see us on our stand.
In the meantime, for further information on Metal Separation or to assess the right Magnetic Separator or Metal Detector for a specific application, please contact us on:
2017 has been another busy and exciting time for Bunting Magnetics Europe with some great news stories. In this blog we look back at the past 12 months and review the stories that hit our headlines.
At the same time, the Bunting team was exhibiting at the Arabplast exhibition in Dubai. The plastics focused event was attended and visited by plastics professionals across the region. Sales were even made on the stand!
Our exhibition focus in the month was Exposolidos in Spainwith our local representative SMED Tecnica.
In February, we also asked the question of whether our Environmental future is simple down to design? This was written in response to the growing awareness of the environmental impact of waste that would gradually intensify through the year.
We finished off the month with the launch of the Teardrop Tube Magnet, ideal for use in fine powders where bridging might be an issue.
As a prelude to RWM17, the UK’s largest waste and recycling show, we looked at 3 UK Waste and Recycling Facts such as asking how much waste do we actually generate?
The UK’s leading plastics show, Interplas, is held every 3 years and, as in previous years, it was very well supported by both exhibitors and visitors. The environmental issues associated with plastic waste was gathering momentum.
Removing metal from fine powders can be extremely difficult and we produced a technical report looking at the best techniques and ideal equipment.
The Manufacturing and Engineering industries have been concerned about the lack of young engineers and hopefully initiatives such as Tomorrow’s Engineers Week will help address this issue.
The BBC TV series Blue Planet had highlighted the global problem of plastic waste in our oceans. However, as the pressure increased on the plastics sector, we asked whether Plastic was the Pantomime Villain of the recycling world?
We hope you have enjoyed reading our news and blogs in 2017. If there are any topics that you would like reviewed, then please get in touch and send an email to Paul our press officer (press@buntingeurope.com).
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Dave Hills, Bunting Europe’s Head of Sales, gave an insight into the background of the latest record figures:
“Despite media reports of a potential slowdown in manufacturing and continued concerns about BREXIT, we [Bunting Europe] continue to see a growing demand for our products. Our ongoing growth is the result of continued investment in our resources, both mechanical and personnel, whilst expanding our presence overseas. It’s been tough, but we continue to work hard to execute our strategic plan.”
Sales growth has been across the Bunting product portfolio that includes the supply of high powered Magnets such as Neodymium, complex and bespoke Magnetic Assemblies, and Magnetic Separators for processing and manufacturing industries such as plastics and food. The latest figures do not include sales for the Master Magnets part of their business, which has also seen significant growth in 2017 since the acquisition.
24 months ago, Bunting Europe set out a strategy to significantly expand their overseas network of sales representatives and distributors. This has been supported with regular support at trade fairs, training and visiting customers to countries including Poland (SyMasExhibition, October), Dubai (Arabplast, January), Spain (Exposolidos, February), South Africa (ProPak, March), and Belgium (AJ Solutions Open Day, March).
Magnetic Separators and Eddy Current Separators operating on the Bunting and Master Magnets stand at the RWM17 exhibition (Sept 17)
The export focus has also been supported by exhibiting at five major trade shows in the UK. Bunting featured at the international plastics exhibition, Interplas UK in October, and also joined Master Magnets for a joint presence at two major recycling shows, Waste 17 (June) and RWM17 (September).
“Our marketing activity in 2017 has been very busy,” explained Hills, “and the result is sustained sales growth. With that growth, we have to invest by expanding our team: in the offices, on the road, and on the shop floor. It is an exciting time and we already working hard on implementing our plan for 2018.”
For further information on Bunting Magnetics Europe’s record sales months or their range of Magnets, Magnetic Assemblies, Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors, please contact us via:
Tom Higginbottom Reports Following Attending the SyMas Exhibition
Last week, our Sales Engineer Tom Higginbottom spent 2-days at the SyMas Bulk Solids and Powders exhibition in Krakow, Poland with Bunting’s local representative, TEKPRO. Whilst at the show, he gained an insight into the present state of the market and potential opportunities for UK exporters.
Tom gives us his insight in the show, local feelings about BREXIT, and the market in general
“SyMas was a really good show with a busy footfall. There was a lot of equipment on show, from manufacturers based all over the world.
From the type of enquiries and from talking to clients and our distributor, it is clear that the bulk solids and powders sector is growing. Despite being a member of the EU, Poland remains an emerging nation and wages are still lower than in more developed European countries like the UK, Germany and France, but that gap is closing. Their skill base is very high and consistently improving.
There is a lot of Western European investment and many of the manufacturing facilities are state-of-the-art. This matched with the lower wage cost and workforce skills make the Poles very competitive in both European and global markets.
It was interesting speaking with the Poles about the UK leaving the European Union. Generally, people thought that being a part of the EU makes it possible to compete with larger economies such as China and the USA. Brexit has introduced an unknown factor and there was a feeling that, without the UK, the EU would have less negotiating power on the world stage.
I think that the growth of our local representative TEKPROhighlights the expanding market and potential opportunities in Poland. Since they were founded 10 years ago, they have expanded their workforce from 4 to 84 people. It is an exciting time and we are working closely with them to maximise our sales potential in Poland.
Attending the SyMas show was really worthwhile and allowed me to gain an insight into the market which simply is not possible without being at the exhibition.
And Krakow was a beautiful city. I have never been before and found the people wonderfully friendly and the historical buildings beautiful.”
For further information on removing metal contamination from bulk goods, powders and granules with Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors please contact us on:
Bunting Support TEKPRO at International Trade Fair for Powder & Bulk Solids Technologies in Krakow, Poland
As part of their export business development strategy, Tom Higginbottom from Bunting will be supporting their Polish distributor TEKPROat SyMas, the powder and bulk solids trade fair in Krakow, Poland (18-19 October 2017).
SyMasis an international exhibition focused on the processing, transport and storage of bulk goods, powders and granules. TEKPRO are on stand A68.
Company TEKPRO Sp. z.o.o. was founded in March 2007 by Danish company TEKEMAS A/S and the Swiss Dietrich Engineering Consultants sa. They specialise in providing individual equipment and complete plants to handle and process bulk materials to the Polish market.
“Attending the exhibition and supporting the TEKPRO team is very important,” explained Bunting’s Sales Engineer Tom Higginbottom. “Being at SyMas allows us to gain an understanding of the market, meeting existing and potential customers, and discussing the industry in general.”
“Over the next 2-days it will be great to have an opportunity to get to know the TEKPRO team. We will also take the opportunity to provide some additional training. We are really looking forward to the show, and spending time in a very beautiful city,” said Tom.
For further information on removing metal contamination from bulk goods, powders and granules with Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors please visit the TEKPRO stand at SyMas or contact us on:
Bunting Europe and Pronix Talk About Opportunities in the French Recycling and Waste Sector
At the RWM 2017 recycling and waste exhibition (12th – 14th September, NEC, Birmingham, UK), we caught up with Bunting’s Dave Hills (Head of Sales) and Alex Jarosz from the Bunting distributor in France, Pronix.
Pronix has been developing business in France for Bunting Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors for the past 18 months. Alex Jarosz has the specific responsibility of developing business in the waste and recycling sectors and had travelled across from France to attend RWM. We asked why he felt that visiting RWM was important.
Alex: “This was the first time since the acquisition that we had the opportunity to meet the Master Magnets team and visit their facility in Redditch. In the days leading up to the show, I’ve been able to have some product training, which has helped broaden my knowledge and understanding.
Master Magnets have an extensive range of Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors specifically designed for the recycling and waste sector. With the acquisition, it is really exciting to be able to offer these to customers in France.”
Alex also explained that he was in the UK to discuss the details of a new metal recycling project.
Alex: “We are working on a new project where the customer is looking to supply a complete Metal Separation System (Drum Magnet and Eddy Current Separator). We could all (Pronix, Bunting and Master Magnets) review the project in detail to ensure that what we are proposing is what the customer needs in terms of separation and installation. The visit has been invaluable.”
We then asked Alex about the state of the recycling and waste sector in France.
Alex: “In May 2017 we had an election and new government. This always affects business confidence. The waste and recycling sector in France has been struggling, with a great deal of restructuring.
However, our new president Emmanuel Macron has put the circular economy and recycling at the heart of our government’s economic model. In fact, they have stated that they are aiming for the use of 100% of recycled plastics through the economy by 2025 as part of their aim to have a 100% circular economy. The present recycling rate for plastics is 21% and so we anticipate huge changes and investment in new waste recycling plants.”
We asked Dave Hills about Alex’s visit to the UK.
Dave: “18 months ago we started working with Pronix to develop business in France. At the start we had very little, if any, presence in France, but Pronix have steadily changed that.
The acquisition of Master Magnets has significantly expanded our product portfolio and opened up new potential in France. It is an exciting time.”
Pronix will be exhibiting at Pollutec 2018 (27th – 30th November, Lyon) the next major waste and recycling show in France.
Bunting Magnetics Support BMS France at Plastics Show in France
Dave Hills, Bunting Europe’s Head of Sales, was on the stand of local distributor, BMS France for the duration of the major annual international plastics exhibition, FIP Solution Plastique, held in Lyon, France between 13th and 16th June 2017. Dave gave us this report:
“Last week [13th to 16th June] it was hot and humid in Lyon. And it was debatable whether the air conditioning in the exhibition centre was actually working. However, the turnout for the show was fantastic.
FIP Solution Plastique is the number 1 show for the plastics sector in France. There was a technically and globally diverse group of exhibitors present, all specialising in working in the plastics industry.
We were present to support our local distributor BMS France. Being on the stand gave me the opportunity to develop relationships with the BMS team, deliver some product training, and also learn about the plastics market in France. I also had the opportunity to meet the BMS Spain team, based in Barcelona.
It was also good to meet and talk with other equipment suppliers, many of who had equipment on display at the show. It was interesting to hear their feedback on present market conditions. We find exports visits such as this invaluable.
There were also 5 Wanner Granulators, and Pixargushad a live demonstration of their unique surface inspection and dimension measurement system.
The extensive range of products and the interactive nature of the BMS France stand made it one of the busiest at the show.
It was interesting to think that all of the aforementioned equipment relies on the plastic pellets and raw materials being metal-free. And getting metal out of plastic is our speciality.
Being in France also gave me an opportunity to hear people’s thoughts about BREXIT. Unlike some other European countries that I have visited since the referendum, people in France have a very negative opinion about the UK leaving the EU. In fact, many people asked whether the decision could be overturned. This just highlights the importance of a negotiated exit that involves free trade.
However, the atmosphere at the exhibition was very positive. Indeed, BMS France sold 2 Injection Moulding Machines at the show, which was fantastic. And both will be protected by Bunting Metal Detectors and Magnetic Separators.
An excellent show and we will be back in 2018.”
For further details on the Bunting range of Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors used to remove metal from virgin and recycled plastic, please contact our technical sales team on: