United States Systems, Inc, 1028 Scott Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105, US

The Shick Tube-Veyor Corporation designs, builds, installs and services automated ingredient handling systems of all sizes for customers throughout the world. The company s software offers ingredient management and batch execution software solution designed to seamlessly integrate business systems. Its bulk bag unloader is designed with a modular frame system that adapts to a processor s specific discharge requirements and space constraints as well as a range of interchangeable discharge options. The dust collector allows for a filter change in minutes with no tools. Shick s aeration disc, a silo fluidization cone, provides a means for discharging aerating products from bulk silos and bins. The aeration discs are used at the base of silos and storage bins to aerate fine powders and often replace a silo flow aid or bin activator. It fluidizes these fine powders to ensure continuous discharge of the ingredients into the process. The units are available as original equipment or as retrofits to existing bins and silos. The Shick Tube-Veyor Corporation is located in Kansas City, Mo.