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AC Corporation(336) 273-4472www.accorporation.com AC Corporation has been providing the rendering industry with quality equipment with a focus on air pollution control for over 40 years. Every project is designed to meet the specific needs of the facility, whether it is a single piece of equipment or a turnkey installation. Their staff of engineers, project managers, and experienced craftsmen can handle any rendering project, from the smallest ductwork jobs to complete plant design and installation.

Alfa Laval(866) 253-2528www.alfalaval.us Alfa Laval is a leading provider of process solutions for edible and inedible protein by-product processing. Their research and development advancements in heat transfer, evaporation, separation, and fluid handling continue to define the industry standard for specialty and traditional by-product processing methods, including the reduction of dissolved air flotation skimmings and converting by-products into biofuel. All products are backed with Alfa Laval service – to improve uptime, minimize total cost of ownership, and maximize service intervals.

ALG Labels & Graphics(205) 313-5135wpirtle@alggraphics.com Are grease theft and contaminants a problem? Show them you mean business! ALG screen print decals properly warn of theft/contaminants and are manufactured to last as long (if not longer) than customer products. The decals are ultraviolet-/solvent-/weather-resistant, feature automotive-grade pigmented inks, and have a minimum five to seven years (and longer) outdoor durability. ALG’s services include online ordering, storefront, vendor-managed inventory program, and art and design. Contact Wilson Pirtle for more information.

Alloy Hardfacing & Engineering Co. Inc.(800) 328-8408www.alloyhardfacing.com With government environmental regulations getting ever tighter, and operating costs seemingly out of control, it can seem like there is no equipment that is effective, reasonably priced, high quality, and low cost to operate. Alloy Hardfacing & Engineering Co. Inc. will be featuring a model of its gravity separator at the NRA convention, a machine that has been saving companies time and money for over 40 years.

American Proteins Inc.(770) 886-2250 www.americanproteins.com Sixty-five years ago, the minimum wage was $0.40 per hour, Harry Truman was president, the cost of a new home in the United States was $7,450, and Leland Bagwell created American Proteins Inc. to service a fast-growing poultry industry. The company has grown from a small, single-plant operation to one of the world’s largest independent rendering companies. Currently, American Proteins recycles over 4.5 billion pounds of inedible poultry each year using the most environmentally secure methods available.

Artex Manufacturing(888) 644-2893www.artexmfg.com Artex aluminum trailers are the highest of quality and precisely manufactured to handle any kind of material for superior performance. Their entire line of trailers is made with the customer in mind, only building equipment that will keep up with the industry’s long hours and days when renderers simply need to get the job done. Artex aluminum trailers are built with pride to last for years of dependable service. See ad on page 35.

For over 80 years, members of the National Renderers Association (NRA) have come together annually to discuss matters that affect how they do business, including possible new markets, pending government regulations, and global arenas. This year, NRA is holdings its annual convention in Rancho Mirage, CA, October 21-24, where speakers will address how to feed a growing population without depleting natural resources, political elections and agriculture, what’s ahead for the United States and global livestock industry, and how to beat the odds in business and personal life. In addition, NRA committees will delve into business matters while the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation will highlight projects benefiting the rendering industry. Among these important meetings is also an opportunity for renderers to meet with industry suppliers to learn and discuss the latest technologies and services available. A big part of the NRA convention’s success is due to companies who provide sponsorship and/or exhibit at a reception held one evening during the event. These companies were invited to provide a brief summary of their products and/or services, and the following is this year’s sponsors and exhibitors who responded.

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Axchem USA Inc.(800) 632-9823www.axchem-group.com Axchem USA Inc. has been servicing the industry since 1983 with a focus on specialty chemical sales and service for water and wastewater treatment applications. Their priorities have always been and continue to be the supply of quality, made-in-the-USA coagulants and flocculants at low pricing supported by technical experts with the flexibility necessary to handle the variety of projects, applications, and service requirements that are unique to every rendering application.

Birmingham Hide & Tallow Co. Inc.(205) 252-1197www.bhtonline.com Re·source, from the Latin resurgere; verb meaning to raise again or to restore. Birmingham Hide & Tallow Co. Inc. has always had a simple business philosophy: take care of your customers, and the rest will take care of itself. Now operating as BHT ReSources, the company will remain a trusted resource for its customers as they resurgere animal by-products and used cooking oils into valuable commodities, all in their ever-expanding service area.

Bluestar Silicones(678) 477-3366www.antifoamsilicones.com Bluestar Silicones is dedicated to serving the rendering market by providing antifoams that renderers can trust for their washing process. The company is committed to serving its customers by respecting all regulatory standards and offering extensive service, material expertise, and helping in their customers’ sustainable development policy. Bluestar Silicones’ technical service teams are at your disposal to help choose the best product. Visit their website to learn more about antifoam products.

Bolton & Menk Inc.(515) 233-6100gregsi@bolton-menk.com Bolton & Menk provides the following professional services to the rendering industry: wastewater treatment facility design, permit applications, assistance in defense of enforcement actions, city treatment agreements and rate negotiations, wastewater operations assistance, and environmental audits. Total nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, and total dissolved solids (TDS) discharge limits are significant rendering wastewater issues. Bolton & Menk designs facilities for nitrogen and phosphorus removal and is a leader in development of alternatives for meeting chloride and TDS limits.

Brown Industrial Inc.(937) 693-3838www.brownindustrial.com Brown Industrial is a third-generation full-line manufacturer of rendering transportation equipment with roots dating back to 1936. Equipment includes container grease, barrel grease, vacuum barrel, and offal dump trailers in aluminum and 409 stainless steel. Brown Industrial is completing a 60,800 square-foot addition, doubling its facility to allow the company to better meet customer needs. They thank the rendering industry for its years of support and look forward to a continued partnership for many more years.

Cablevey Conveyors(641) 673-8451www.cablevey.com Cablevey Conveyors’ cable and disc technology gently move materials through an enclosed tube without the use of air. Feather and blood meal can be handled with ease with dry cleaning and wet cleaning options available. Flexible customized layouts using multiple inlets and discharge points are designed to customer specification. No need for bag houses or cyclones, Cablevey Conveyors can convey up to 1,000 cubic feet of most materials per hour utilizing five horsepower maximum.

Caldic Canada Inc.(905) 812-7300 ext. 2011www.caldic.com Caldic’s Dadex brand has the widest and most effective range of natural and synthetic antioxidants in the industry. They have solutions for every requirement, including ethoxyquin replacement. With full technical support and very attractive pricing, they offer customized solutions that will solve the toughest oxidation challenges. Ask them about their unique capabilities that will help improve rendered products.

Centrisys Corporation(877) 339-5496www.centrisys.us Centrisys began servicing centrifuges from the world’s largest manufacturers a quarter century ago. They explored what works, what doesn’t, and why, providing a foundation of technical knowledge to produce innovative breakthroughs for its customers around the globe. Applying those same insights to the animal protein and by-product industry, Centrisys has adapted its proven decanter technology to help customers capture new revenue. Ultimately, they developed an innovative by-product recovery solution that offers competitive advantages to processors across the industry.

Chem-Aqua(410) 599-3231www.chemaqua.com Chem-Aqua is a full-service water treatment company specializing in cost-effective, efficient, customized programs. They take a value-added approach to water treatment, striving to exceed expectations

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by protecting equipment investments and improving overall utility consumption. Chem-Aqua provides superior chemistry, service, equipment, and expertise for air scrubber programs and offers a full line of odor abatement with sustainable and oxidative options available. Their staff of highly-trained field engineers works to service exact water treatment needs.

CST Storage(815) 220-5730 toconnell@cst-storage.com CST is the unrivaled global leader in storage tank and cover solutions. A dynamic combination of the world’s leading coated steel tank and aluminum cover companies, CST is home to world-class brands including Harvestore, Aquastore, HydroTec, PetroTec, Columbian TecTank, Temcor, and Conservatek.

Farmers Union Industries LLC(507) 637-2938www.fuillc.com Farmers Union Industries (FUI) is the premier provider for specialized products across a wide range of applications with an over 65-year history of innovation. Five manufacturing plants throughout Minnesota allow FUI the flexibility to offer products and service that include rendering (Central Bi-Products), pet food ingredients (Northland Choice), restaurant grease collection (Midwest Grease), natural wheat cat litter (Swheat Scoop), manure spreaders, and aluminum trailers (Artex Manufacturing).

Flottweg Separation Technology Inc.(859) 448-2300www.flottweg.com Flottweg is a global manufacturer of separation technology, including centrifuges, decanters, belt presses, disc stack machines, and specialty items such as the company’s tricanter, sedicanter, and sorticanter technology. Flottweg’s machines are used in many different industries including biofuels, ethanol, water and wastewater, rendering, chemical, industrial, algae, and many others. Their North American headquarters is located in Independence, KY, for stocking parts, service, and application expertise.

Frontline International Inc.(877) 776-1100www.frontlineii.com Frontline International Inc. designs and manufactures superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Frontline’s proprietary M3 (MMM) Data Management System, the digital component of Frontline’s waste oil containment tanks, offers renderers greater control over their route planning, scheduling, and account management process. M3 alerts when a customer’s waste oil tanks are nearing full status, allowing renderers to plan a route more efficiently and service more customers. See ad on page 21.

GEA Westfalia Separator(201) 767-3900www.wsus.com The GEA Westfa l ia Separator ecoforce is the newest workhorse for rendering. This line of decanters was designed for maximum separation, durability, and dramatically reduced energy consumption. Based on a modular concept, the ecoforce line comes in sizes to suit all needs. The four-stage high-torque GEA Westfalia Separator summation drive results in up to 50 percent reduced power consumption. Higher bowl speeds result in higher throughput and the special design makes for ease of maintenance. See ad on page 27.

Industrial Hardfacing Inc.(800) 247-7778sales@industhard.com Industrial Hardfacing Inc. has a team staffed with 52 years of process/manufacturing experience specializing in the rendering industry, including licensed and certified engineering. Available are replacement parts, new press machinery, process efficiency evaluations, and complete production system designs. In addition, Industrial Hardfacing’s fleet of route service trucks travels the entire United States with weekly and monthly routes, providing on-time deliveries and service.

Jenkins Centrifuge Co. LLC(816) 471-3721www.jenkinscentrifuge.com Jenkins Centrifuge has been rebuilding horizontal centrifuges for over 40 years and has dedicated its services to take care of rendering businesses all over the United States and Canada. They rebuild all makes and models and carry a full line of parts for most major brands. Jenkins also manufactures two models of centrifuges, its 2460 and 2060; both are great machines for the rendering industry. The company is also celebrating 36 years in the NRA.

Kemin Industries(877) 890-1462www.kemin.com A trusted supplier of antioxidant products, Kemin understands how an antioxidant works at the molecular level and uses superior chemistry to uncover the best application for rendered products. Their unique application equipment and laboratory services go above and beyond to ensure customers receive the maximum performance and value from products. Contact a Kemin rendering expert to learn more about the latest innovation in natural shelf-life stability – Verdilox. See ad on page 2.

Kusters Water(864) 542-4522www.kusterszima.com Kusters Water provides water and wastewater treatment equipment to the rendering industry along with other industries and municipalities. Their specialties include screens,

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dissolved air flotation, clarifiers, Hiller centrifuges, ACAT screw presses, and the CSO Technik Terminodour control system being presented at the tabletop exhibit during the NRA convention in Rancho Mirage, CA. They look forward to seeing everyone there.

Lock America Inc.(800) 422-2866www.laigroup.com Lock America of Corona, CA, designs and manufactures locks and security hardware for recycling bins, containers, and trucks. Their disk lock combines a pick-resistant mechanism and hidden shackle at an attractive price for medium security environments. For higher security, Lock America offers the Millennium solid-body lock with high security keyway and registered key codes exclusive to each customer. The company also provides a wide variety of both “off the shelf” and custom security hardware. See ad on page 33.

MAC Trailer(800) 795-8454www.mactrailer.com MAC Trailer is known as North America’s foremost manufacturer of rendering, dump, transfer, flatbed, dry bulk pneumatic, and liquid tank trailers with locations sitting on over 668,000-square-feet of facilities and a workforce of over 1,100 employees. Visit with them at the NRA convention in October to discuss the MAC rendering trailer options and specs custom built to help

fulfill any hauling needs. Experience excellence by experiencing the MAC difference.

Martin Sprocket & Gear Inc.(817) 258-3000www.martinsprocket.com Martin Sprocket & Gear Conveyor Division carries a complete line of material handling equipment to meet the tough applications for the rendering industry: screw conveyors; flat bottom drags; L, S, and C path drags; vertical screw elevators; bucket elevators; and the newest addition, conveyor pulleys. With 10 manufacturing facilities in North America, Martin is uniquely positioned to meet made-to-order quick delivery items. Matched with their full line of mechanical power transmission equipment and national distribution system, they can meet demanding requirements.

Materia Hnos+54 (223) 4993000www.materiaoleochemicals.com Materia Hnos is one of the world leaders in the manufacture of oleochemicals and their derivatives. A high level of quality is attained as the company has the infrastructure and equipment for the many diverse processes that stand up to international standards of excellence and safety. The application of the great diversity of Materia Hnos’ products in modern industry includes cosmetics, soaps, pharmaceuticals, food, paint, plastic, and rubber.

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Mendota Agri-Products (815) 302-7381www.mendotaagriproducts.com Mendota Agri-Products proudly serves the biodiesel industry, the animal feed industry, and the export business as a producer of high quality fats and oils. They ship their fats from a network of production facilities by rail and truck. Mendota’s customers have come to expect consistent quality on every load. The company is proudly celebrating over 30 years of sustainable “Recycling for Generations.”

National Beef Packing Company LLC(800) 449-BEEF www.nationalbeef.com National Beef Packing Company LLC, based in Kansas City, MO, has operations in Liberal, Dodge City, and Kansas City, KS; Hummels Wharf, PA; Moultrie, GA; and St. Joseph, MO. With approximately 7,800 employees, National Beef processes and markets fresh beef, case-ready beef, beef by-products, and wet-blue leather for domestic and international markets. In fiscal year 2013, National Beef generated sales exceeding $7.4 billion.

Novus International Inc.(314) 576-8886contact.usa@novusint.com Novus is a leading developer of animal health and nutrition products for all species with worldwide headquarters in St. Charles, MO. Offering products based on science, such as ALIMET and MHA methionine supplements, SANTOQUIN and AGRADO Plus antioxidants, MINTREX and MAAC chelated trace minerals, and CIBENZA enzymes, Novus works to improve animal performance, health, and well-being globally.

Onken Inc.(309) 562-7271www.onkens.net Onken Inc.’s goal has always been to innovate and improve how renderers do business. From 1983, when Don Onken first conceived the bulk container system, up to the company’s most recent second-generation security lid, Onken continues to strive for that goal. With additional advancements like bin embossing and enclosed grease tanks, Onken continues to improve how renderers/grease collectors efficiently collect product while still safeguarding their investment. See ad on page 3.

Reid Engineering Co.(540) 371-8500www.reidengineering.com Reid Engineering Co. provides environmentally and economically responsible wastewater treatment, water/sewer infrastructure, reuse/spray irrigation, biosolids handling and treatment, site development, and renewable energy engineering solutions to the beverage, food processing, further processing, and rendering industries with

over 38 years of experience in the United States and around the globe. Reid Engineering is professionally licensed in over 38 states, has served the rendering industry for over 30 years, and appreciates the valued relationships that have been formed.

Rensin International Corporation(949) 556-8874 www.rensin-intl.com A premier manufacturer of ethoxyquin, Rensin International Corporation is the subsidiary of Rensin Chemicals Limited based in Nanjing, China. “We are excited about our presence here in the United States” said Robert Cai, chief executive officer of Rensin International in Irvine, CA. “With 10 years of experience in the business, we are confident that we have a quality product to offer at a price that can save renderers money.”

Seepex Inc.(937) 864-7150www.seepex.com Seepex is a global progressive cavity pump manufacturer and supplier of customized products and services for controlling media. They offer the rendering industry a portable vertical hopper pump that conveys product long distances in a hygienically enclosed system while maintaining product quality, range pumps with patented internal rotating knife design to chop and pump wastes, and processing systems with smart conveying technology to simplify and reduce maintenance.

SCP Control Inc.(763) 572-8042info@scpcontrol.com SCP Control Inc. is celebrating its thirty-first year as a family owned/operated company dedicated to the control of odorous emissions. Noted for the proven success of its abatement and treatment systems and a recognized leader in the control of such odorous emissions, SCP can customize any facility with complete odor control systems. They also offer consulting services and supply repair parts for any current system.

Separators Inc.(800)233-9022www.separatorsinc.com Separators Inc. is North America’s leading remanufacturer of GEA Westfalia, Alfa Laval, and Tetra Pak centrifuges. Industries served include edible and inedible rendering, edible oils, biofuels, industrial fluids, dairy, juice, craft brewing, and pharmaceutical. In addition, Separators offers a full complement of startup, maintenance and repair services, and stocks over 4,000 parts with 24/7 availability.

Sturtevant Inc.(800) 992-0209www.sturtevantinc.com Sturtevant Whirlwind air classifiers offer an exceptional ability to separate poultry meal and other animal meals into high-value pet food grade products with higher protein and reduced ash content. When animal feed meals made from

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poultry by-products are classified, the protein content can be increased thereby providing value-added products, effectively doubling the returns for poultry renderers and protein meal producers. The Whirlwind provides the most effective and efficient means for separating high-value products at high capacities with minimal downtime.

The Gavilon Group LLC(402) 889-4304www.gavilon.com The Gavilon Group connects producers and consumers of feed, food, and fuel, linking agricultural supply with demand through its global supply chain network. The company has a long history in the rendering business that began in the late 1970s. Today, they are an essential partner to buyers and sellers as a leading shipper of fats, oils, and proteins, and an independent service provider of logistics support worldwide.

Travis Body & Trailer Inc.(800) 535-4372www.travistrailers.com Travis Body & Trailer has been an NRA member/sponsor since 2003. Since 1989, they’ve manufactured over 13,000 trailers, including hundreds for the rendering industry. They make aluminum rendering trailers, tote dumps, end dumps, bottom dumps, and transfer trailers.

The tote dumper is also being used for organic waste. Travis built its first rendering trailers in the 1980s and is proud to be a supplier to more than a dozen NRA members. They thank the industry for its support. See ad on page 23.

Universal Maintenance Inc.(706) 297-0087www.universalmaintenanceinc.com Universal Maintenance is not only a construction and main-tenance company, it’s revolutionizing the way secondary product nutrients (SPN) are processed. The company’s new super SPN system “cracks,” without shearing, animal fat, protein, and solids from water. It pasteurizes SPN, stops free fatty acids, and decreases odor. Fieldale Farms piloted the system and found profitable results. “It’s the best kept secret in the poultry industry,” said Fieldale’s Vice President Gary Savage.

Walinga Inc.(800) 466-1197www.walinga.com Walinga Inc. manufactures various styles of transportation equipment, with the more popular being a complete line

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of feed equipment. In the early 1970s, Walinga introduced its line of rendering collection vehicles that have, over the years, developed into today’s rendering unit with many new innovative features, such as extruded side panels, T-100 steel on the lifting arms, dividers for various load combinations, radio remote control lifting mechanism, and scale systems for weighing product as it is loaded. See ad on page 17.

West Coast Reduction Ltd.(604) 255-9301www.wcrl.com For 50 years, West Coast Reduction has been collecting and recycling used cooking oil from restaurants, cafeterias, and other food providers. With their brand Redux, they’re continuing to provide a clean, safe, and

worry-free used cooking oil collection service that creates sustainable new products. To better service their used cooking oil customers, Redux now also provides grease trap cleaning adhering to West Coast Reduction’s tradition of exceptional service and sustainable products. See ad on inside front cover.

For a complete list of sponsors and exhibitors for this year’s NRA convention in Rancho Mirage, CA, October 21-24, 2014, visit http://convention.nationalrenderers.org. The NRA wishes to thank all the sponsors and exhibitors who so generously contributed to the success of this year’s convention. Their continual support of the industry is much appreciated.

Haarslev Inc.(816) 799-0808www.haarslev.com Haarslev Industries is the market leader for rendering solutions and mechanical and thermal dewatering for the processing of animal by-products. Upgrading of products, energy savings, and environmental protection are important parameters for supplies from Haarslev, whether it is a single piece of equipment or a complete turnkey plant. With offices and manufacturing facilities around the globe, including North America, Haarslev Industries offers more than 100 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing rendering equipment. See ad on page 1.

Sanimax(800) 955-6355www.sanimax.com This year marks the 75th anniversary of Sanimax. The third-generation family organization, operating in 17 locations, plays an important role in the rendering industry and continues to expand throughout North America. Its mission – providing environmental solutions and added-value to the agri-food Industry – remains paramount to the company’s operations. During these 75 years, many generations of dedicated employees and loyal customers have contributed to the success of Sanimax. “We Are The 3R” concisely describes their business: reclaim, renew, and return.

The Dupps Company(937) 855-6555www.dupps.com Dupps is a world leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and installation of rendering plants, systems, and equipment, offering proven durability

in a complete line of cookers, dryers, screw presses, size reduction machinery, material handling systems, and evaporator systems. Dupps also provides the industry’s largest and most experienced staff of full-time rendering equipment field service technicians, plus a rapid-response parts department with a full inventory of maintenance and repair parts. See ads on page 9 and inside back cover.

Tyson Foods Inc.(479) 290-4000www.tysonanimalnutritiongroup.com In 1958, Tyson Foods began rendering chicken by-products as an extension of its chicken processing for grocery stores and restaurants. Today, the company markets its rendered ingredients as Tyson Animal Nutrition Group serving the agriculture, aquaculture, and pet food industries. With nine rendering facilities and two blend mills working to provide consistent nutritional quality and superior track and traceability, Tyson’s 100 percent chicken-based meals and fats are an excellent ingredient choice for animal feeds.

Valley Proteins Inc.(540) 877-2590www.valleyproteins.com Headquartered in Winchester, VA, Valley Proteins Inc. is one of the largest non-captive recyclers of animal and poultry by-products and waste cooking oils in North America. The business was founded in 1949 by Clyde A. Smith and is currently owned and operated by his two grandsons. The company operates in the mid-Atlantic, southeast, and southwest regions of the United States and exports fats and proteins worldwide. It is also one of the nation’s largest processors of poultry by-products and is the market leading servicer for the turkey industry.

NRA offers a special thank you for the continued support of the convention’s exclusive sponsors:

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