Grain Journal - January/February 2009 - (Page 163) Gavilon Buys Nine Charlie Myers Grain Elevators Gavilon, LLC announced Jan. 5 that it had acquired nine Charlie Myers Grain Co. grain elevators in Texas. This marks Gavilon’s first grain elevator purchase since its inception in June 2008 following its purchase by the Ospraie Special Opportunities fund of the former ConAgra Trade Group. The purchase of the nine grain elevators did not include Charlie Myers’ fertilizer, trucking, or feedlot businesses. The elevators are located in Seymour, Wichita Falls, Weinert, Haskell, Knox City, Red City, Crowell, Benjamin, and Truscott, TX. “This broader base of grain facilities will increase the strength of Gavilon’s grain handling and distribution operations and contribute to its ability to compete effectively in the market,” said Vice President Greg Konsor. Gavilon plans to retain all of the current Charlie Myers’ grain employees pending the completion of the application and hiring process. Konsor said the intention is to create a relatively seamless transition, allowing business activity to continue uninterrupted for the local customer base. Brownie Systems Support Towers • 800-228-4285 Strength-staged based on equipment and application. Rated for area wind zones. Strength-staged tower columns 0-6. Bolt-together sections of 10 ft. and 20 ft. lengths. 4-column tower sizes: 2 ft. x 4 ft. up to 16 ft. x 16 ft. 6 or 9-column towers available. Powdercoat or galvanized finish. Switchback or spiral stairs available. Internal platforms available. Access braces available. No. 1631 • www.go-brownie.com • See ad on p. 39 S U P P O R T T O W E R S Comco Electrical Control and Automation Systems 800-225-4417 Comco specializes in grain elevator and feed mill (PLC) control systems. Complete system integration services including scales, dryers, and bulkweighers. Preventive maintenance software. Power management software. Liquid application systems. No. 1632 • www.comco-controls.com • See ad on p. 60 CompuWeigh Corp. GMS Automation • 203-699-9000 Integration of scales, data, PLC and physical equipment. Reduces headcount, increases efficiency and improves safety. Control and monitor all material handling equipment. Safeguards hazardous alarm conditions. Allen Bradley and Wonderware inTouch. UL approved PLC control cabinets. No. 1633 • www.compuweigh.com • See ad on p. 59 A U T O M A T I O N / I N T E G R A T I O N S Y S T E M S J/F GJ 163 http://www.go-brownie.com http://www.comco-controls.com http://www.compuweigh.com
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