The new equipment combines horizontal and vertical transportation.

Hillenbrand, Inc., parent company of Coperion, has acquired LINXIS and its family of brands.

Consulting firm Ernst & Young Ltd. presented the award to Markus H. Gericke, the fourth-generation chief executive officer and current leader of the company.

The BBU Big Bag Unloader has an open, stainless-steel frame to prevent bacterial growth and promote easy cleaning.

The supplier can test powder, solids and other bulk materials for density, flowability and other characteristics.