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WSM’S Recent Shipments January 2020

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Large Titan Series Horizontal Grinding System heading to large pallet manufacturer in the SE. System includes heavy duty chain infeed conveyor, support structure with maintenance access platform, and discharge conveyor with metal removal. Disc Screen ready to go to a large biomass co-gen facility in the SE. This unit includes modular top covers with dust collection port. This…

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WSM’S Recent Shipments 2019

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Chain Metering Bin, Green Milling Super Shredder, Vibrating Screen and Dry Milling Hammermill shipping to a large Australian pellet and densified fuel producer. Large Waterfall Disc Screen to a large mulch and soil producer in the SE. This long-time customer has WSM grinders and screens at multiple locations. Large Horizontal Grinding System on its way to a mass timber factory to process…

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West Salem Machinery's equipment create mulch

Cost Effective Mulch & Organic Processing

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Process high volumes of material into high quality mulch and compost with WSM’s cost effective, stationary Mulch and Organics Processing Systems that are sized to process from 50-500 cubic yards per hour. A typical system starts with WSM’s Chain Metering Bin with loading hopper for bulk loading and metered feed to the severe-duty Titan Trommel…

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The 2019 Trade Show Season

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One thing that every industry and company has in common is attending trade shows. What is unique and fantastic about West Salem Machinery is the variety of industry shows that we participate in every year, as both attendees and exhibitors. We Started Off Talking Organics… This year started off for WSM talking with other industry…

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WSM’s Preventative Maintenance & Operator Training Program

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Helping our customers ensure their grinding, screening, and processing equipment is operating at peak performance has always been a priority at WSM. Our dedicated, experienced field service staff is available to help ensure your operators and equipment are delivering optimal results – maximizing your ROI. Your WSM Field Service Tech is factory trained and knows…

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Recent Large Mill Installation

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West Salem recently completed equipment start up and maintenance training at two sections of a large mill in New Hampshire. In the pellet mill, WSM’s 4254 Super Shredder is processing green wood chips prior to drying. The system included a 300 HP Motor, Infeed Chute which is fed by a WSM Curtain Feeder/Screw Conveyor, and Screw Discharge Conveyor.  WSM supplied engineered drawings for the machine Support Structure and Discharge Chute. The Super Shredder…

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Recent Plant Expansion Projects

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West Salem recently finished installation of our newest machining center.  This Doosan 3 axis vertical milling machine adds about 50-75% improvement in productivity over previous mills. A dedicated 10 ton overhead crane was installed to feed the Doosan. We Are Expanding Our Warehouse  We are currently expanding our warehouse to increase storage by 3x and include…

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Patrick Lorenz – VP of Sales

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We are very pleased to announce the recent appointment of Patrick Lorenz as Vice-President of Sales for West Salem Machinery. Patrick brings over 21 years of experience in sales management, business development and enhancing relationships with business partners and customers.  Patrick’s experience in the industrial world is extensive and includes application and sales of a…

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WSM Focus on Parts & Service

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WSM is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Garrett as Director of WSM Parts & Service. Dan has worked for WSM for over 22 years and brings a vast amount of experience to this expanded role.  “We consistently hear from our customers how important quick response for parts and service is to them,” said…

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West Salem’s Agent in Asia

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West Salem Machinery has renewed their agreement with their agent, Chris Thompson, who covers Asia and Oceana. Chris brings his 10 years of industry experience and fluency in Mandarin to offer WSM world class grinders, screens, and processing systems to the region. Having grown up in Salem, Oregon, USA where WSM has been located for…

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