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Bruks Siwertell has signed a contract with leading North America forest products company Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) for the delivery of a customized Bruks drum chipper. The equipment has been ordered for a new cutting mill and state-of-the-art stud mill being built to replace SPI’s existing sawmilling operations in Eugene, Oregon. It will efficiently handle sawmill byproducts for onward use in SPI’s biomass energy cogeneration plant and for pulp and paper customers.

Bruks Siwertell has secured a new order for a second air-supported Bruks Tubulator conveying system from US company, St Marys Cement, a major cement producer in the Great Lakes region and a wholly owned subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos, Brazil. It will support the increased use of alternative low-carbon fuels at St Marys Cement’s Charlevoix, Michigan, facility.

Bruks Siwertell has won an order to deliver a new Bruks ship loader to the US Port of Long Beach, California. Following a competitive public request for proposals (RFP) process, Bruks Siwertell’s innovative design and proven technical expertise secured this high-profile contract.

Bruks Siwertell has published the latest issue of its company magazine, the newly renamed Bruks Siwertell News. “This change reflects our expanding commitment to wood and fiber handling and processing, as well as innovative, sustainable solutions for the dry bulk handling industry,” notes Peter Jonsson, CEO, Bruks Siwertell Group.

Bruks Siwertell has received an order for a state-of-the-art Bruks Klöckner drum chipper from Bioena, a leading bioenergy company in Colombia. It will reliably deliver consistent quality wood chips and features a custom-designed knife and infeed configuration, supporting Bioena’s commitment to sustainable, high-capacity energy production.

Bruks Siwertell has won a significant retrofit contract for an auxiliary braking system upgrade. It will be fitted to an existing Bruks ship loader installed in southern USA. This strategic project underpins Bruks Siwertell’s commitment to long-term customer support with innovative solutions that optimize safety and operational availability.

Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a next-generation Siwertell 10 000 S road-mobile ship unloader to ensure efficient, dust-free cement handling for an undisclosed owner. It will use the Siwertell road-mobile unloader as part of a versatile rental ship unloading service, operating across multiple port locations.

Bruks Siwertell has won the prestigious International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Safety in Bulk Handling Award. The accolade recognizes Bruks Siwertell’s pioneering contributions to the safety of the dry bulk handling industry and highlights the market-leading capabilities of Siwertell ship unloaders. Many dry bulk cargoes come with inherent safety risks; they can be oxygen-depleting and self-igniting and...

Bruks Siwertell has delivered a third next-generation Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader to the same US cement handler. The 10 000 S unit joins two other 5 000 S Siwertell road-mobile unloaders that were delivered in 2020 and 2022. Like all previous units, the latest ship unloader offers flexible, efficient, environmentally friendly cement handling, and serves one of the operator’s southern Chicago port terminals.

“The next-generation 10 000 S model was selected after a comprehensive evaluation of several potential suppliers. Key factors influencing the company’s decision included our commitment to short delivery times, ability to offer a market-leading mechanical unloading system, and competitive pricing.