With roots reaching back to 1928, Klein Palmer designs and makes pneumatic conveying and sand-handling equipment for foundries, chemical and mineral processors, and rail operators. The Springfield, Ohio company became a specialist in moving abrasive materials with compressed air and is particularly known for low-velocity systems that reduce pipe wear and dust, including equipment for filling traction sand in light rail vehicles and locomotives. Its products are used worldwide by customers including General Motors, Caterpillar, and major municipalities.
Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, IncFrom its Springfield, Ohio production facility, Palmer Manufacturing & Supply designs and builds heavy-duty equipment and complete systems for no-bake foundries, bulk processing and rail-sanding operations. Its foundry roots show in systems engineered for rugged use, straightforward maintenance and expansion, including Palmer’s U.S.-made Universal Molding Machine, which can use both green-sand and no-bake tooling. The company also supports installations with engineering, consulting, testing, training and maintenance services through a domestic and international representative network.SPRINGFIELD, OH
Schutte MotionAs a product group of Buffalo-based Schutte Hammermill, Schutte Motion designs and builds application-specific material-handling and conveyance systems, drawing on its parent company’s operation since 1928. Its equipment is made for demanding processing environments, including custom systems that move hot, heavy or abrasive materials and turnkey installations that combine conveyance with size reduction. Schutte Motion ships its systems worldwide as part of the Bengal Machine family of brands.BUFFALO, NY
Quickdraft, IncFounded in 1953 and based in Canton, Ohio, Quickdraft designs and manufactures pneumatic conveying and exhaust systems, using its Venturi technology to move materials and manage process air without moving parts in the flow path. The company’s roots stretch from draft-control equipment to custom systems for manufacturing and food processing, with more than 70 years of experience and a 58,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Quickdraft is a wholly owned subsidiary of C.A. Litzler and is ISO 9001 certified for the design, manufacture and service of its systems.CANTON, OH
SANDPIPERFounded in Mansfield, Ohio, in 1965 as Warren Rupp, SANDPIPER is the original Warren Rupp pump brand and has spent more than 60 years developing equipment for demanding industrial work. Its air-operated double-diaphragm pumps serve customers worldwide, with authorized distribution in at least 75 countries and a newer electric-operated line that reduces energy use by up to 75%.MANSFIELD, OH