FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
B&P Process Equipment Announces Merger with
B&P Littleford Day, Effective Jan. 1
B&P Littleford Will Offer Wide Range of Equipment for Mixing, Separation
SAGINAW, Mich. (December XX, 2016) – B&P Process Equipment and Systems LLC, and B&P Littleford Day LLC, both producers of industrial-grade equipment for mixing and separation, will merge to form B&P Littleford LLC, effective Jan. 1, 2017. The new company will offer a wide range of specialized machinery used worldwide in the chemical, pharmaceutical, aluminum, energetics and plastics industries.
B&P Littleford will be headquartered in Saginaw, Mich. – also the location of B&P’s newly renovated Technical Center that offers equipment testing and R&D. The company’s other facility is located in Fort Mitchell, Ky.
With the combined assets, B&P Littleford will produce systems for batch and continuous mixing that include plow mixers, double arm mixers, extruders, co-kneaders and centrifuges, as well as related equipment for drying and reacting. Well-known trademarks of the company include Baker Perkins® and Littleford Day®, which date back to the early 1900s. The company also offers extensive maintenance and repair services.
“This merger began with B&P’s purchase of Littleford Day’s assets in 2015, and we’re excited to see it come to fruition in the new year,” said Laurence Slovin, who currently serves as president and CEO of both merging companies and will hold the same role for B&P Littleford. “Together we will offer the most mixing solutions of any company. Our customers will benefit from extraordinary levels of equipment diversity, technical and industry expertise, and reliability – all of this with the convenience of working with one manufacturer.”
Customers should experience a seamless transition, and can contact B&P Littleford with questions at 989-757-1300.
About B&P Littleford
B&P Littleford is a leading original manufacturer in the mixing and separations equipment business. We develop and manufacture compounding and mixing systems, chemical extraction and separation equipment and associated process solutions tailored to the various applications of clients worldwide. Our expertise and ongoing product developments are the result of listening to and working closely with our customers. This enhances the quality, dependability and overall value B&P Littleford offers to the industry. For more information about B&P Littleford, visit www.bplittleford.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWLY RENOVATED PROCESSING LAB IS PRODUCING POSITIVES FOR B&P LITTLEFORD DAY
SAGINAW, MI (AUGUST 15, 2016) – As part of the acquisition of the assets of Littleford Day, B&P Process Equipment recently completed a renovation of its highly-regarded processing lab known as the Technology Center. The space improvements along with additional equipment assets from Littleford are producing positive results for new and existing customers.
“We are extremely pleased with the changes in our Technology Center,” said Larry Slovin, President and CEO of B&P. “The space modifications and additional machines from Littleford continue our strong commitment to research and development to support our customers while expanding opportunities for future business.”
Ranging in capacity from five to 150 liters, five jacketed plow mixers from Littleford’s Kentucky headquarters joined B&P’s facility in Saginaw. The largest unit, a KM150 continuous mixer, was converted from volumetric to gravimetric control, optimizing test results for customers.
The Technology Center consists of 16,000 square feet of dynamic space that is constantly evolving and improving to develop innovative technology, new equipment and new techniques to make familiar equipment more productive. The renovation project for Littleford’s machines finished in six months and did not affect existing tests thanks to built-in redundancies in the lab. In addition to maximizing space, B&P used the opportunity to improve efficiencies throughout the spaces, such as housing lab utilities like hot oil, hot water, steam and cool water into multiple bays.
Considered the most robust processing lab in the industry, the Technology Center is an added value for clients considering B&P equipment purchases. It houses well-developed test cells where customers can work hand-in-hand with process engineers and technicians to evaluate equipment and processes under controlled, safe, pilot plant conditions. Every year, the Technology Center conducts hundreds of confidential equipment and process demonstrations for customers in every branch of the processing industry.
About B&P Littleford Day, LLC
Founded in 1889, B&P Process Equipment, formerly known as Baker Perkins, is a technology leading original equipment manufacturer in the mixing and separations equipment business. B&P develops and manufactures compounding and mixing systems, vacuum drying systems, chemical extraction and separation equipment and associated process solutions tailored to the various applications of clients worldwide. This expertise and ongoing product developments are the result of listening to and working closely with its customers. This enhances the quality, dependability and overall value B&P offers to the industry. On June 15, 2015, B&P announced the acquisition of the assets of Littleford Day Inc., a recognized leader for the supply of industrial mixers, dryers and reactors serving industries such as high value chemicals, healthcare, human and animal nutrient, construction and agriculture. The combined businesses will be conducted by B&P Littleford Day, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of B&P Process Equipment and Systems, LLC. For more information, visit www.bpprocess.com.