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Increase Fertilizer Production and Profitability with the Right Bucket Elevators

Once upon a time, a football coach wisely proclaimed that effort without execution just makes you tired. Similarly, efforts to improve production and increase profits in fertilizer operations will only work with the right equipment. In short, when you need to transfer material vertically, you need a reliable bucket elevator. Several industries—particularly agriculture—primarily utilize two types of bucket elevators: centrifugal […]

Improve Fertilizer Material Handling Output with Reliable Conveying Systems

Every industry has its own challenges. For the global fertilizer industry, expansion and demand are currently high on that list. Over the years, changes in the soil and water tables have led to high demand for organic mineral fertilizers for their eco-friendly properties and effectiveness in growing crops. The increased demand has created a rise in price—but also an opportunity […]

The Importance of Matching Fertilizer Conveyor Systems with Material Applications

The global fertilizer industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. Prices are at record highs and demand for the valuable commodity continues to climb. The need for increased production is straining existing facilities, especially those with older equipment. But the high demand also means there is potential for significant profits. The Rising Price and Demand for Fertilizer As of December 2022, potash […]

Preventative Maintenance Guide

We often get asked how long our equipment will last. The answer: it depends. Preventative maintenance will help you get more out of your equipment. That’s why we put together a handy Preventative Maintenance guide that will help you with: Proper chain tension Sprocket wear and tear/bearings Return rail and housing wear and tear Chain replacement Click here to download […]

The CDM Difference Guide

The four pillars of what makes up the CDM Difference are: Long-Lasting Equipment The long lifespan of our equipment is what makes the decision to go with CDM cost-effective. When others eventually fail over time, CDM’s custom-made equipment will still be standing. Staff Expertise There’s no substitute for experience. Our decades of knowledge help us determine the right specs for […]

Prepaint Assemblies Can Have Major Influence Over Lower Warranty Claims

Warranty claims are headaches for everybody involved. It can be frustrating to return a dish at a restaurant, so imagine getting faulty bulk material handling equipment you waited for months to be made. That’s why we’re so proud that over the past two decades, we’ve only had 0.53% warranty claims on the custom equipment we’ve made. And the prepaint assembly […]

How Is QA/QC Handled When Every Project Is Custom-Made?

Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) have always been a priority for CDM. However, we’ve seen a strong trend over the past decade in the requirements from clients associated with QA/QC – especially in capital projects. At CDM, our QA/QC procedure never changes, but the product is different because everything is made-to-order. That means whether it’s a screw conveyor […]

Gates, Valves and Diverters Info Sheet

Slide gates offer several benefits for a bulk material facility. They can reduce downtime by temporarily stopping or by-passing material flow to provide proper maintenance to necessary downstream equipment. Valves can be easily adapted to equipment and work best for unrestricted flow of product. This makes them practical if all that’s needed is an open/closed valve – such as loadout […]

How Pulp and Paper Plants Can Have Energy Independence

Independence is a wonderful feeling. In business, it’s a cost-effective strategy to keep matters in your own hands. Control what you can control. This is especially true when you have the power to provide the energy that your company runs on. Imposed costs from outside sources can cause serious headaches. For a pulp and paper plant, the use of hog […]

E-Commerce Makes Reliable Pulp and Paper Equipment a Must

The rise of technology has changed society’s habits. We are now more likely to open the front door to see brown Amazon packages instead of a bundled newspaper. E-commerce has become a trillion-dollar industry worldwide and has shown no signs of slowing down. Online shopping is popular because it’s easy and it doesn’t have hours of operation. You can place […]