Happy Holidays from Sharpe Mixers!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Sharpe Mixers!  We hope you enjoy the holiday season and have an excellent new year!

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.

New Company Brochure in Spanish

Un nuevo folleto de la compañía global que ofrece una visión general de los productos y la tecnología de mezcla, que se refieren a diferentes aplicaciones de fluidos, está siendo ofrecido por Mixers Sharpe, Inc. de Seattle, Washington.

Los mezcladores Compañía aplicaciones destaca Folleto Sharpe y la tecnología de mezcla asociados con requisitos de mezcla líquido-líquido, sólido-líquido y gas-líquido y proporciona una amplia descripción de las industrias de servicios que, lo que ilustra la amplitud de la experiencia. Se describen las descripciones específicas del producto, características de construcción, impulsor alternativas, accesorios y opciones, y el equipo de especialidad.

El a todo color, 16 páginas Sharpe Mixers Folleto Company describe su M5 portátil y la línea de mezclador de F-Series, todo acero abrazadera y mezcladores de montaje fijo, gusano y engranaje helicoidal y V-belt mezcladores de accionamiento de 1/6 a 300 HP. Configuraciones de entrada superior, inferior y laterales están ilustrados. Una sección del impulsor en profundidad se describen varios diseños especializados impulsor, su construcción y las aplicaciones recomendadas, las asambleas y las opciones de cubo, sellos de ejes, ejes de transmisión, rodamientos, etc.

Sharpe Mixers Folleto Company está disponible gratuitamente en Mixers Sharpe, Inc., visite www.sharpemixers.com.

 

A comprehensive new company brochure that provides an overview of their mixing products and technology, as they relate to different fluid applications, is being offered by Sharpe Mixers, Inc. of Seattle, Washington.

The Sharpe Mixers Company Brochure highlights  applications and mixing technology associated with liquid-liquid, solid-liquid and gas-liquid mixing requirements and provides a broad description of the industries they service, which illustrates their breadth of experience.  Specific product descriptions, construction features, impeller alternatives, accessories and options, and specialty equipment are described.

The full-color, 16-page Sharpe Mixers Company Brochure describes their M5 Portable and F-Series mixer line, all-stainless clamp & fixed mount mixers, worm- and helical gear drive and V-belt drive mixers from 1/6 to 300 HP. Top, bottom and side entry configurations are illustrated. An in-depth impeller section describes several specialized impeller designs, their construction and recommended applications, assemblies and hub options, shaft seals, shafting, bearings, and more.

Sharpe Mixers Company Brochure is available free from Sharpe Mixers, Inc. by visiting www.sharpemixers.com .

 

Submitted by Fred DeCicco

A Message from Our President



Jay Dinnison, President/CEO, Sharpe Mixers

 Founded in 1953, Sharpe Mixers has dedicated over half a century to liquid mixing equipment.  Innovative problem solving and our continuous advancement in mixing technology have earned us recognition as a "preferred choice" agitator manufacturer.  Good reputations don't come easily.  Ours has been forged through a commitment to uncompromised quality in engineering, manufacturing and service.  Each customer has different requirements.  Our customer come back because of our ability to meet those individual needs and optimize their processes.  Sharpe Mixers' experience in fixing endless mixing problems has built a huge knowledge base that guarantees our solution will work right the first time.

The many strengths of Sharpe Mixers include our extensive experience, applications knowledge, technology, manufacturing capability, wide range of standard equipment and limitless custom designs - all of which will be used to provide the optimum design to fit your specific process.

From start to finish, it is our goal to provide the highest quality equipment, prompt and dependable service and the best value for your dollar.

How can our team help you?  We look forward to the opportunity.

Jay G. Dinnison

President, Sharpe Mixers, Inc.

Sharpe Mixers at Process Expo 2011

Sharpe Mixers exhibited at the now bi-annual Process Expo 2011, Chicago, Nov 1-4, 2011.

This is the first year that Process Expo is a stand-alone exhibition. It had been part of Pak Expo in the past. The new format brings a more focused audience to the show. People interested in food & beverage processing equipment, not packaging equipment, made up most of the attendees we saw this year. Our exhibit drew many food processors, especially, meat packers looking for brine mixers. Our all stainless steel portable mixer is a favorite in this industry.

Sharpe Mixers was the only agitator supplier at Process Expo. Other mixer companies, like those offering specialty mixers and high shear mixers were in attendance, but none of our common competitors were there.

Sharpe Mixers participated in the educational part of the exhibition this year. Two technical sessions were presented, detailing the sanitary design features used by Sharpe Mixers to bring our equipment into conformance with USDA, 3A and FDA standards and guidelines. Much of the focus was on our line of all stainless steel portable mixers. One of the seminars was presented in Spanish by Laurie Thayer, our in-house linguist and purchasing manager, to a Latin American audience, organized by FISA’s (Food Industry Suppliers’ Association) Educational branch, under their “Seminario de Innovaciones” program. Kyle Sides, our director of sales, presented the same seminar to a large group of English speaking participants.

The food & beverage industry continues to be a growing part of our business, as more and more plants look to upgrade the quality of their mixing equipment. Sharpe Mixers product development catering to the sanitary industries has made a very good impression on the marketplace. Show attendees who stopped by our exhibit recognized the advantage of our product features and benefits, making statements like “This is what we need”, “How soon can we get one of these?”, and “This is the mixer I was telling you about.”

The show was also a good opportunity to visit with our local sales representatives at Anderson Pumps & Process, with offices in Illinois and Wisconsin. Some of our other sales representatives visited us, including folks from F & H Food Equipment Co., KGO Group, Inox Pumps & Process and York Fluid Controls.

The future of the process industry trade show is definitely in transition. The overall attendance at this year’s Process Expo was good, not terrific, but, highly qualified. Attendance at most shows has dropped in the past few years, due to both the internet and the economic downturn. Going to a bi-annual cycle will help Process Expo maintain a better than average interest level. We may see other industry shows going to a less than annual calendar, in the future.

Sharpe Mixers will continue to support the food & beverage industry by exhibiting at Process Expo in October 2013.


Submitted by Fred DeCicco

Buy Your Sharpe Mixers Parts Online!

We stock air motors for immediate shipment!

Our NEW web store has been online for a few weeks now, and the response has been great!  Our air motor, pictured to the left, has been our most popular item.  But there are many more items to choose from for your Sharpe portable mixer!

If you haven't had a chance to yet, check us out!  Shopping is now easy with 24/7 access to the portable parts you need, when you need them.  We will be expanding our selection soon, so check back regularly!

Introducing the NEW Sharpe Mixers Web Store!



We are proud to announce the NEW Sharpe Mixers webstore!  Visit us at http://www.sharpemixersstore.com/ and for all your portable mixer part needs, 24/7!

You may purchase motors, gearboxes, shafts, impellers, rebuild kits and more!  We will be continually expanding our product line, so be sure and bookmark us for future visits.

You may also visit our main web site for product brochures, manuals, and other product literature.

Quality Control a Priority at Sharpe Mixers

Inspecting a V-Series mixer.

The Sharpe Mixers name represents the highest of quality in the mixing industry, and for good reason.   Sharpe takes great pride in making sure our equipment is manufactured and assembled to the highest standards.

We begin with raw materials of the highest quality on the market.  Sharpe has invested in long-term partnerships with material suppliers who are as committed to quality as we are.  Our suppliers stand behind their product, offering material certifications when required - a common requirement in the pharmaceutical industry.

Tight tolerances are followed through the machining and welding process.  Our machinist's biggest strength is their cumulative and diverse level of machining experience, as well as their expertise of special alloys.

Every large mixer must pass a rigid inspection process before leaving our facility.  This thorough inspection is performed by a design engineer.  All critical measurements are confirmed and documented, and all components checked for accuracy.  Digital pictures are taken of all components, tags, nameplates, packaging, etc., and saved with the inspection documentation.

Sharpe's internal quality control program is designed to guarantee that we meet or exceed our customer's requirements.   Each test we conduct has a specific procedure and frequency to ensure consistency.

The end result of all this effort?  A product we are proud of and one you may have utmost confidence in!

How may we design your mixer?  Contact us today!

Sharpe Sanitary Mixer in the News!

Sharpe sanitary portable mixer.

Our sanitary mixer design has been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightly so!  Starting at only $1,595.00 and available from stock, our all stainless portable mixer is perfect for blending juices and adding ingredients to sauces such as meat or poultry, yogurts, and a wide range of other products.

See the recent press release on the KING 5 News web site, or learn more details directly from our web site.

Want us to size a mixer for your specific needs?  We can do that too!

New Web Site for Sharpe Mixers!

Sharpe Mixers starts the 2011 year off with a brand new web site! We've received many compliments over the navigation and overall layout of our previous web design. But designs are meant to be improved upon!

Continuing with the easy navigation concept, our new design gets rid of javascript for better search engine optimization (SEO), and incorporates many, many other SEO features. What does this mean for you? Better search ability and easier to find topics.

Some of the new features includes a multimedia page, streaming videos of various new products, awards and even installations.

There is by no means a finished product. There will be more additions soon - stay tuned!

V-Series Mixers for Asphalt Agitation

Sharpe V-Series Side Entry Mixers for asphalt service are engineered for dependability with steel housing, rigid motor mounts, oversize shafting, piloted dual-tapered roller bearings, and belt drives with "QD" style bushings. Featuring high-efficiency HYFLO 4-blade impellers and seals that are configured to match user requirements, most mixer wearing parts are available from local supply houses to minimize maintenance downtime.

Designed with large, open access areas for easy servicing, the Sharpe V-Series Side Entry Mixers for asphalt service have all grease fittings and lube ports accessible from one location and all seal parts, shaft bearings and belt drive components are replaceable without removing the mixer or draining the tank. Sizes range from 1.5 to 300 HP motors, 1.5" to 6" dia. shafts, and 12" to 48" dia. impellers providing maximum flow per unit horsepower.

Contact us today for sizing and pricing for your application!

Process Expo in Las Vegas, Oct 5-7

PROCESS EXPO provides the newest developments in processing technology to meet the challenges faced by the industry's food and beverage manufacturers. So it should be of no surprise that Sharpe Mixers will be there to showcase our latest offerings for the food and beverage industry!

Come see us at the at Booth #S7137. Our President/CEO Jay Dinnson and Applications Engineer Kyle Sides will be on hand to answer all your questions and share close-up examples of our industry leading products!