Arisdyne Systems, Inc. to donate the use of pilot scale system to aid in research to enhance ethanol yields

 EDWARDSVILLE, IL and CLEVELAND, OH  (June 23, 2011)  –  The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) has agreed to license and support a Controlled Flow Cavitation (CFC) system from Arisdyne Systems, Inc.  Arisdyne’s CFC system will be offered as an adjunct test feature of NCERC’s pilot scale ethanol test facility on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SUIE).  

 Arisdyne’s patented cavitation methods and devices were originally tested at NCERC in June and July of 2009 and early trials demonstrated ethanol yield improvements of 2-3% under low flow rate, 5 GPM, conditions.  Since 2009, over five full-scale plants have installed and are testing CFC systems at flow rates of 600 -1800 GPM.  These commercial tests have shown potential yield improvements of 3-5% using corn, milo, or a mix of both feedstocks.

 “Arisdyne is extremely pleased that NCERC provided opportunities to advance ethanol’s position as a clean, alternative energy,” said Dr. Peter Reimers, president and CEO of Arisdyne.  “We are most grateful to the many industry participants and to NCERC for the support they have provided in helping to verify the effectiveness of our technology in the laboratory and at full commercial scale.  Further research involving the CFC system is expected to help the ethanol industry secure better margins, reduce energy consumption per gallon of fuel produced, and provide a pathway to hybrid production of ethanol from grain and other related fiber materials.” 

“It’s small, it’s simple, it’s durable,” said John Caupert, managing director of NCERC.  “That is what this industry needs. We are working on solutions that convert current starch-based ethanol plants into ‘Generation 1.5’ ethanol plants that convert not only starch but also cellulosic feedstock.”

Leading technologies like Arisdyne’s significantly reduces energy consumption, minimizes reliance on foreign-sourced oil, results in higher nutrition DDGS, and opens the doors for other related savings.  With recent process enhancements, NCERC’s ethanol plant can get more ethanol from the same bushels of input grain.

About Arisdyne Systems, Inc.

Arisdyne Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of retrofit equipment and value-creating services for biodiesel and fuel ethanol producers.  Arisdyne specializes in designing small footprint devices that utilize controlled hydrodynamic cavitation and applies its cavitation technology to increase yield to improve biodiesel production, enhance ethanol yield from starch, and other fuel production.  For more information, call (216) 458-1991, ext. 482 or visit the Arisdyne’s website at www.arisdyne.com.

 About the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, Edwardsville, IL

NCERC is a not-for-profit research center that conducts research and findings for industrial and institutional clients.  It offers third-party validation and commercial testing of products, technologies, concepts, and ideas. Located on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the center facilitates the commercialization of new technologies for producing fuel ethanol and advanced biofuels more effectively. NCERC’s clients receive validation of technologies that enhance the economics and sustainability of renewable fuel production and bioprocessing scale-up.  For more information, call (618) 659‑6737 or visit the center’s website at http://www.ethanolresearch.com/ethanolresearch/about.shtml.

ULTRA Low Impedance Technology Keeps Animals Safely Contained

STREETSBORO, OHIO (March 8, 2011) – Power Wizard electric fence energizers, known for their high quality and ultra low impedance, are specially designed for “real life” situations such as tall weeds that become a big problem in the spring months.

 “During the spring, farmers and ranchers become more concerned with the condition of their fences because the weeds and grass grow so fast during March, April and May,”   said James Falbo, VP of Engineering and Marketing at AgraTronix. “Without the right fence energizer, the weeds, tall grasses and branches can ground the electric fences and put animals at risk of getting loose.”  

When the vegetation grows up and touches the fence, it provides paths that draw the energy off of the fence into the ground, which weakens the voltage charge on the fence.

 “You might compare it to a water hose with a strong flow of water.  If the hose gets a lot of holes in it, the water flow will turn to a trickle,” explained Falbo.  “It’s similar with an electric fence. If there are weeds touching the fence, without the proper energizer, your shock becomes too weak to provide the psychological barrier the animals need to respect the fence.” 

Because the Power Wizard fence energizers are designed to use ULTRA low impedance technology, they automatically adjust the electric signal, keeping it strong enough to contain the animals, even in difficult fence conditions.  The special qualities of the ULTRA low impedance technology makes the Power Wizard perform well in the “real life” fencing situations where weeds grow under electric fences.  

Darrel Franson of Lawrence County, Missouri, is a long-time store manager of a major U.S. farm store chain and familiar with all the leading brands of electric fencing. He is a life-long cattleman and has owned and used Power Wizard fence chargers to hold his cattle since 1998. “In the grazing business, it’s important to have enough power to turn cattle.  Power Wizard is the only fence charger I know of, made by a US company, that effectively uses ULTRA Low Impedance circuitry,” said Franson. “I have found unit-for-unit the Power Wizard ULTRA Low Impedance fence charger holds cattle better and keeps the fence stronger.  With Power Wizard’s Ultra Low Impedance, you can have a whole bunch of grass and still have power on the fence. It’s the best value on the market.” 

Power Wizard brand is manufactured by AgraTronix, a company with a 36 year history and reputation of reliability and high product quality. They are also known for years of electric fence research, development and field experience which has led to their new ultra low impedance energizer technology.  Power Wizard energizers come in a variety of sizes based on number of acres covered, joule rating, type of animal to be contained and the miles of wire for the fence. 

ABOUT POWER WIZARD

Power Wizard is the top brand of fence energizers available today based on long lasting low impedance technology.  Power Wizard has over 23 models of fencing energizers with retail prices that range from $25 to $380.  Power Wizard energizers are designed to meet the varied needs from the cattle ranchers, dairy farmers, horse owners, to the small hobby farmer with sheep, goats or pigs and even specialty animal owner with alpacas or llamas. For more information about Power Wizard branded energizers, visit www.PowerWizardInc.com or call customer service at 1-800-866-2161. 

AKRON, OH (March 2, 2011) – GMP Friction Products, one of the leading manufacturers of powdered metal friction products for clutch plates and brake pads, will be exhibiting at Booth S-10344 at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 trade show from March 22-26, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company will showcase their capabilities in the field of sintered metallic friction materials and engineering services.

“We are eager to exhibit at this construction and concrete industry show,” said Jerry Lynch, president and COO of GMP Friction Products.  “In addition to talking with attendees about our products and engineering services, we are looking forward to learning more about industry issues and trends, management and applied technology at the show.”

While exhibiting at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the GMP Friction Products booth will be in the South Hall Level 1 which is adjacent to the ICON Expo 2011 (International Concrete Exposition) because of their emphasis on both the construction and the concrete equipment industry. Those interested in seeing the parts and mixes manufactured by GMP Friction Products and talking with company representatives should plan to attend the show and stop by the booth between 9am ~ 5pm Tuesday through Friday and 9am ~ 3pm Saturday.

In addition to supplying brakes pads and clutch plates for heavy equipment used in the construction industry, GMP Friction Products produces sintered friction products for a variety of other applications and engineers products to meet the specific needs for hot, humid, wet or dry and dusty conditions.

The CONEXPO/AGG show is owned and operated by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which is the North American-based international trade group providing innovative business development resources to advance the off-road equipment manufacturing industry in the global marketplace.  Exhibits at the event will showcase the latest technologies and innovations in equipment, products and services for all segments of the construction, aggregates and ready mixed concrete industries.

Since 1929, GMP Friction Products has designed and manufactured brake pads and clutch plates for use in a variety of industrial and automotive applications. They provide friction material products to non-automotive industrial manufacturers such as off-road vehicles, construction, industrial equipment, aerospace, heavy truck, and other specialty markets. GMP Friction Products is a privately-held woman-owned small business.  As a world leader in sintered metallic friction materials, they specialize in working with clients to engineer and create customized parts in a range of materials for controlling, stopping, or transmitting power. For more information, call 330-633-1226 or visit their website at www.gmpfriction.com.

Arisdyne Systems equipment achieves 4% plus yield improvement with comparatively low power consumption and small retrofit footprint

WINNEBAGO, MN and CLEVELAND, OH (June 10, 2010) — The Corn Plus Board of Directors voted to license and acquire Arisdyne’s patented cavitation system, which will enable the plant to increase ethanol production by 4% or more over the yield produced previously on the same volume of corn consumed. Cavitation’s intense power assists ethanol plants with converting higher percentages of available starch from a bushel of corn without making investments in new capital, consuming large amounts of power, or degrading process capacities.

Arisdyne and Corn Plus have been working together to install a retrofit system at the Winnebago plant, which conducted a test at full capacity over a period of two months without any interruption. “The cooperation and team work of this project enabled us to install and start up the system in a week,” noted Fred Clarke, Executive Vice President of Arisdyne. “During the two-month test, both the operations and lab teams were invaluable in monitoring and measuring data and sharing results all along the way.” Corn Plus has been a respected pioneer in adopting new technologies over the past decade, which led the Arisdyne team to seek their cooperation in this test initiative.

“We continuously scan the industry for new ideas to increase revenues, reduce costs, and improve capital efficiency – all with a view toward improved profitability and a lower carbon footprint of our fuels and its production,” commented Keith Kor, General Manager of Corn Plus. “Accessing greater starch has been a challenge that many have tried to solve. We have looked at or tried most technologies available today and are convinced that Arisdyne’s cavitation technology is the most efficient and cost effective means of exposing more starch through particle size reduction.”

“Seeking ways to improve efficiency and reduce production costs are critical challenges to corn-based ethanol producers,” explained Dr. Reimers, President and CEO of Arisdyne. “Since today’s plants cannot expand their capacities for economies of scale, yield improvements must be implemented to improve margins. Making more starch available for fermentation is the first step. The second step will be to simultaneously convert cellulose from corn fiber to ethanol. Accomplishing both steps concurrently with the same equipment demonstrates the advance fuel potential for current corn-based plants within the existing infrastructure.”

Corn Plus and Arisdyne will continue to explore alternative methods and configurations of production, in conjunction with their collaboration partners Critical Path Management (CPM) and IntegroServices as well as others, to introduce the system to the industry and further enhance the ethanol production potential.

About Corn Plus
Corn Plus is one of the veteran ethanol plants in the State of Minnesota, having been constructed in 1993. Corn Plus is locally owned, supported, financed, and marketed, and is actively researching various areas of corn oil extraction and biotechnology in the extraction of medical proteins, corn germ extraction, and value-added corn gluten products. Corn Plus’s innovation in value-added ethanol production is of national significance. Their new fluidized bed reactor is the only one of its kind in the industry, and their early adaptation of wind turbine technology positions Corn Plus as an innovative leader in energy conservation dedicated to leaving a better carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.cornplusethanol.com.

About Arisdyne Systems, Inc.
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of retrofit equipment and value-creating services for fuel ethanol and biodiesel producers. Arisdyne specializes in designing small footprint devices that utilize controlled hydrodynamic cavitation and applies its cavitation technology to increase yield for ethanol production, reduce catalyst consumption for biodiesel production, and change the viscosity of heavy crude oil. For more information, call 216-458-1991, ext. 482 or visit the company website at www.arisdyne.com.

GMP Friction Products Survives Economic Downturn, Offers Expanded Services

AKRON, OH (October 23, 2009) – GMP Friction Products, a leading manufacturer of friction materials for industrial applications, has met the recent economic challenges and is poised to offer expanded services to new and existing customers. No surprise, since the company was founded in the same year as the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and survived the Great Depression while still in its infancy.

“In our 80 years of operation, GMP Friction Products has grown from offering materials for brake pads to providing a full range of friction materials to suit any friction need,” said Jerry Lynch, president of GMP Friction Products. “We’re proud to serve the friction needs of manufacturers from around the world, and are working hard to expand our product line to meet all of their friction challenges.”

The company was founded in 1929 as General Metals Powder Company. Their metallic friction materials were originally produced for use in brake pads for city buses and other heavy duty applications. Over the years they have expanded to offer brake and clutch parts for manufacturers in the agricultural, ATV, construction, aerospace, industrial, and specialty markets.

GMP Friction Products has expanded to offer paper friction materials in addition to their traditional metallic friction materials. The company is also widely known for its engineering support and parts design assistance, small quantity ordering for prototyping and specialty parts. In addition, they have recently added Trumph laser cutting services.

GMP Friction Products produces brake pads and clutch plates for manufacturers of off-road vehicles, ATVs, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, and marine applications. Their engineering expertise and range of available friction materials and groove patterns allow them to carefully select the best material and part design for any application. GMP Friction Products’ engineering department also offers extensive custom design for a wide range of specialized projects.

For 80 years, GMP Friction Products has designed and manufactured brake pads and clutch plates for use in a variety of industrial and automotive applications. As a leader in sintered metallic friction materials, they specialize in working with clients to engineer and create customized parts in a range of materials for controlling, stopping, or transmitting power. They also offer paper friction materials for brake and clutch parts. For more information, call 330-633-1226 or visit their website at www.gmpfriction.com.

Dr. Peter Reimers, President and CEO of Arisdyne Systems, Inc., participated in a panel discussion on “Current Challenges and Opportunities for the European Biodiesel Producer” at the European Biodiesel Conference 2009, held in Prague, Czech Republic. The panel was designed to help European Biodiesel Producers maximize their growth and profits, and also featured Granville Smith, CEO of Al Tayyar Energy and Paul Keurinck, Director of Biocar.

“Biodiesel in the European market is a very competitive industry,” said Peter Reimers, CEO and President of Arisdyne Systems. “This panel was designed to help producers learn how to minimize costs, maximize results, and thrive in the growing European biodiesel market.”

Organized by Active Communications International, the European Biodiesel Conference brought together experts from companies all over Europe and throughout the rest of the world to discover, consider and discuss the latest strategies and technological advances in the biodiesel industry. The conference took place 16-17 September and also featured discussions of biodiesel quality, market opportunities, feedstock options, and the global biofuels and bioenergy market.

Dr. Reimers joined Arisdyne in August of 2008, following more than 10 years in the biofuels and alternative energy industry. His global business background includes extensive experience in process design & operations, global feedstock and fuel markets, strategic planning, commodity trading, and project management with a focus on biotechnology.

Prior to joining Arisdyne, Reimers worked for Archer Daniels Midland for more than 10 years, overseeing biodiesel operations in the European Union and in the United States. Most recently, he was the managing director of long-term technology strategy in which he was responsible for evaluating investment options for a new research and development center focusing on bioenergy technologies.

ABOUT ARISDYNE SYSTEMS, INC.
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. is the pioneering authority in the use of hydrodynamic cavitation to produce biofuels and the winner of the 2009 NorTech Award for Innovation in Advanced Energy. Arisdyne Systems, Inc.’s in-house research team is at the forefront of the clean alternative fuel industry with more than 20 U.S. patents and 150 international patents applying to biofuels innovation. The company is dedicated to designing new and better biofuel systems to help our environment and have a positive impact on U.S. energy independence. For more information, call 216-458-1991 ext. 482 or visit the company website at www.arisdyne.com.

Manufacturer of Polymer Seal Consolidates Ohio Facilities in Mantua

MANTUA, OH (June 22, 2009) – Mantaline Corporation, an employee owned company that designs and manufactures polymer based sealing products for the mid-volume segments of the transportation industry, is consolidating their Ohio facilities to one single location as part of their 2009 growth strategy.  The company will be moving from their Aurora facility to their Mantua, Ohio headquarters. 

“In the final analysis, our break-even scenario will be replaced by a highly sustainable and profitable footing,” said Tom Mlinar, Vice President of Business Development for Mantaline.  “By the end of summer Mantaline will be in a stronger market position without the benefit of any increases from our existing portfolio or a lessening of the recession.”

The company has increased their capacity to grow the business without the need of incremental investment.  “Our lean initiatives, started nearly eighteen months ago, are now beginning to pay back big dividends,” Mlinar explained.

A single facility will enable the company to optimize production costs, specifically overhead and indirect labor.  Mantaline’s plan will permit the company to continue its award winning levels of customer service and keep processes intact without interruption, while accomplishing the consolidation.  All relocated production equipment will be re-qualified to ensure there are no changes to the output quality of the products or disruption in the level of service.

Mantaline has contracted additional space in Mantua near its headquarters location to house some auxiliary operations and shipping.  All essential extrusion and molding operations will now be under one roof, which will offer a big advantage in terms of process control and quality management.

Facility engineers have re-configured the Mantua facility to make the best use of the existing space.  The consolidation creates the opportunity for further lean initiatives which will help minimize the effects of the ever-increasing raw material and purchased component costs. Mantaline’s new lean manufacturing operation achieves the levels of control essential for zero defects planning and execution.  Mantaline’s customers will reap the benefits of shorter cycle times and Mantaline will be able to maintain profit margins and increase customer satisfaction.

Located in the heart of the polymer industry, Mantaline is a world-class leader known for its engineering competence, quality and precision in the Heavy Truck, Off-Road Vehicles, Rail, Automotives, Recreational Vehicles, and Marine markets. For more information, visit their website at www.mantaline.com, call (800) 321-0948, or email info@mantaline.com.

New Workspace Facilitates Research and Design of Biofuels Processing Systems

CLEVELAND, OH (May 29, 2009) – Arisdyne Systems, Inc. will host an open house at their new office and fuel production test facility on Cleveland Parkway on June 5. The new space features individual offices, as well as an independent laboratory and a prototype production area where the company can assemble and test its equipment for fuel production using a wide range of feedstocks in a variety of process configurations.

“The new office gives us space for an independent laboratory and production facility where we can design and construct a test operating plant and cavitation systems tailored for our clients,” said Peter Reimers, CEO and President of Arisdyne Systems. “We’ll be able to demonstrate and expand the technology and establish greater market credibility while we build on our technical understanding of developing production processes.”

The open house will be held on June 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at their new office. Ohio Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, who has worked closely with the company through the Ohio Department of Development, will deliver a brief speech at 12:15, followed by remarks from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. Tours of the facility will be given throughout the afternoon.

The new office is located at 17909 Cleveland Parkway, north of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in the Cleveland Business Park. The company’s phone number is now 216-458-1991. The company website remains www.arisdyne.com.

“As Arisdyne has evolved, our need for a larger, more collaborative work space to meet expanded biofuel challenges has grown,” said Reimers. “As a result, we looked for a new facility that would better foster a teamwork environment and serve customer problem solving needs, while offering additional space for our completed biodiesel and ethanol production systems.”

ABOUT ARISDYNE SYSTEMS, INC.

Arisdyne Systems, Inc. is the pioneering authority in the use of hydrodynamic cavitation to produce biofuels and the winner of the 2009 NorTech Award for Innovation in Advanced Energy. Arisdyne Systems, Inc.’s in-house research team is at the forefront of the clean alternative fuel industry with more than 20 U.S. patents and 150 international patents applying to biofuels innovation. The company is dedicated to designing new and better biofuel systems to help our environment and have a positive impact on the U.S. economy. For more information, call 216-458-1991 ext. 482 or visit the company website at www.arisdyne.com.

Biofuels Equipment Company Recognized for Bringing Jobs to Cleveland

CLEVELAND, OH (March 6, 2009) — Arisdyne Systems, Inc., a leading biofuels technology and equipment company headquartered in Cleveland, was recently recognized in the 2009 State of the City Address by Mayor Frank Jackson. Arisdyne was recognized for its participation in the city’s Technology Grant Program, designed to attract new advanced technology businesses to the city.

“We are honored to be mentioned as a partner in Cleveland’s growing technology industry,” said Peter Reimers, President & CEO of Arisdyne Systems. “Our new location offers consolidated test and development, production, and support capabilities, and now that the move is completed, we look forward to many years of success and collaboration with the City of Cleveland.”

The grant Arisdyne received funds research and development of the company’s biofuel and ethanol production systems. The company has partnerships with many leading biofuel manufacturers and researchers, and expects to add 24 new employees to their ranks in the coming year.

The Technology Grant Program reinforces the “brain gain” effect, bringing highly trained employees into the Cleveland market and retaining the city’s existing educated workforce. The program was designed to attract new technology businesses to Cleveland, and to bring jobs to the city

ABOUT ARISDYNE SYSTEMS, INC.
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. is the pioneering authority in the use of hydrodynamic cavitation to produce biofuels and the winner of the 2009 NorTech Award for Innovation in Advanced Energy. Arisdyne Systems, Inc.’s in-house research team is at the forefront of the clean alternative fuel industry with more than 25 U.S. and 150 international patents and patent applications advancing biofuel innovation. The company is dedicated to designing new and better biofuel systems to help our environment and have a positive impact on the U.S. economy. For more information, call 440-239-7005 x482 or visit the company website at www.arisdyne.com.

CLEVELAND, OH (February 19, 2009) — Arisdyne Systems, Inc., a biofuels technology and equipment company headquartered in Cleveland, won the 2009 Innovation Award for Advanced Energy, Power, and Propulsion.  The award was given for their Hydrodynamic Cavitation Process for Biofuel Production, a more efficient way of producing biofuel.

The Innovation Awards celebrate the most exciting and impactful innovations in the Northeast Ohio region and honor the innovative organizations who have transformed their creative ideas into reality.  The awards were presented at a banquet on February 18th at Windows on the River.

“We are honored to have won the NorTech award.  It’s a great recognition of the value of our work in alternative fuels,” said Peter Reimers, President and CEO. “Developing Northeast Ohio’s alternative energy market and familiarizing consumers with the value and benefits of biofuels is part of our mission as a company, and this award helps recognize our leadership in the application of cavitation in fuel production processes.”

The annual NorTech Innovation Awards program honors the achievements of companies, entrepreneurs, universities and nonprofit organizations throughout the Northeast Ohio region that have taken their creative concepts from vision to the market realities that are or will be impacting everyday lives.

These remarkable organizations set new world standards for technological advancement here in Northeast Ohio.  NorTech, in partnership with Crain’s Cleveland Business, showcases the finest examples of Northeast Ohio’s innovation for all to see, appreciate and aspire to.

ABOUT ARISDYNE SYSTEMS, INC.

Arisdyne Systems, Inc. is the pioneering authority in the use of hydrodynamic cavitation to produce biofuels. Arisdyne Systems, Inc.’s in-house research team is at the forefront of the clean alternative fuel industry with more than 25 U.S. and 150 international patents and patent applications advancing biofuel innovation. The company is dedicated to designing new and better biofuel systems to help our environment and have a positive impact on the U.S. economy.  For more information, call 440-239-7005 x482 or visit the company website at www.arisdyne.com.