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Sharpe Mixers Lift Stands for Tote Bins

Sharpe Mixers stainless lift stand.

Sharpe Mixers offers lift stands for portable mixers. These stands allow the mixer to be raised and lowered into and out of the tank with no manual labor. The stands are mobile, letting you use one mixer for more than one tank.

The lift stands are available in electrically operated, Model ELS, or pneumatically operated, Model ALS, versions. Stainless Steel and Mild Steel Construction options are available.

Three sizes are available with height adjustability ranges of 46” to 140”. Electrically operated unit includes 115V motor. Both units include NEMA 4 controls.

The ELS stand depicted here is special design, specifically for use in Tote Bins, those cubic tanks, metallic and plastic, 200 – 400 gallons, that are used for transporting and storing chemicals in processing plants. Tote Bins have a 6” opening in in the top center for filling and emptying.

The stand features a horizontal arm that allows the mixer to reach over the top of the container and reach the opening. The mixer features a collapsible impeller, allowing installation of impellers larger than 6”, as dictated by the process requirements. Counterweights are installed on the opposite end of the extension to balance the stand and reduce drag on the mechanism that raises and lowers the stand.

This particular assembly shows all Stainless Steel Mixer and Lift Stand

Prices range from $4,000.00 to $12,000.00. Lead-time is 4-8 weeks.

ISPE-DVC Vendor Night in Philadelphia

Tom McDonough,  Matak LLC, talking with the attendees at the ISPE-DVC Vendor Night at Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia PA. 10 Feb 2015. The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers, Delaware Valley Chapter, offers suppliers the opportunity to meet and greet local customers in the greater Philadelphia area at their annual tabletop show.

Submitted by Fred DeCicco.

Sharpe Mixers and Hayward Gordon - A New Team!

Sharpe Mixers is very pleased to announce we are joining forces with Hayward Gordon. Based in Seattle, Washington, Sharpe Mixers has served customers for the past 60 years providing advanced mixing solutions in many industries including pulp & paper, chemical, industrial, pharmaceutical and sanitary markets. Hayward Gordon, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, manufactures mixers, pumps, and engineered systems for fluid handling applications in a range of industries including mining, water and wastewater, petroleum, mineral processing and many others.

Hayward Gordon intends to make a significant investment in plant, equipment and people in Sharpe's Seattle factory to better serve customers in the global market. Jay Dinnison, President of Sharpe Mixers, commented on the transaction, "We are proud of our achievements at Sharpe Mixers, and are excited about the future growth opportunities that this partnership brings to our organization. I see this as a positive for all parties involved."

John Hayward, EVP of Hayward Gordon commented on the acquisition of Sharpe, "The fit between the two businesses is well aligned from both a product and market standpoint. Sharpe brings strength in small to medium-sized mixers and in chemical, industrial, pharmaceutical, and sanitary markets whereas Hayward Gordon has been strong in medium to large mixers in mineral processing, oil & gas, and water/wastewater treatment. 
 
Bill Dubé, CEO of Hayward Gordon, commented on the transaction, "We are delighted with the excellent synergies for the combined entity. The product fit between Hayward Gordon and Sharpe is complementary and we now offer a broader range of mixers from 1/3 HP to 500 HP. In addition, our combined sales channels will allow us to better serve our markets and support customer's needs."

A controlling interest in Hayward Gordon was previously acquired by Element Partners and it serves as a platform for acquisitions of pump and mixer manufacturers focused on abrasive, harsh duty, or other engineered fluid handling applications.

For more information about Hayward Gordon, visit www.haywardgordon.com. For more information on Sharpe Mixers, visit www.sharpemixers.com.